Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia

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Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia

Release version: Australia

Updated July 20, 2026

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Summary of Combined Applicant Center Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia

This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for Applicant Center upgrades from the Xanadu release through to Australia. It summarizes new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation steps, and other essential information across these releases, focusing primarily on the Zurich release where significant updates were introduced.

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Key Features Introduced in Zurich

Applicant Center Home Page: Provides applicants a personalized space for a comprehensive hiring experience.
Job Application View: Applicants can open and review job application details directly within the portal.
Interview Scheduling: Applicants can share scheduling preferences, self-schedule interviews by selecting from recruiter-proposed time slots, and request interview reschedules.
Task Management: Applicants can view, track, and complete assigned hiring tasks from the home page.
Applicant Survey: Enables applicants to provide feedback on their hiring experience.
Accessibility Preferences: Applicants can enable keyboard navigation to improve accessibility.
Pre-Hire Experience Configuration: Allows applicants to begin onboarding before their first day and complete pre-hire tasks seamlessly.

Highlight Information from Zurich

Passwordless Login: Applicants can log in using magic links, simplifying access.
Enhanced Role and Company Insights: Applicants gain early understanding of the role and company culture before interviews.
Hiring Team Visibility: Applicants can view the hiring team, job descriptions, and track multiple applications in one portal.
Seamless Communication: Facilitates direct communication with recruiters for updates and support.
Connected Pre-Hire Journey: Applicants receive key notifications to stay informed throughout the application process.

Activation and Additional Requirements

Applicant Center must be installed by requesting it via the ServiceNow Store. The Hiring Core application, which provides essential data models and shared components for Hiring Experiences, must also be activated to enable Applicant Center functionality.

Upgrade and Browser Considerations

There were no changes, removals, or deprecations noted between Xanadu and Australia releases. No new browser requirements or localization considerations were introduced during this upgrade path.

Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers

ServiceNow customers upgrading Applicant Center from Xanadu through to Australia can expect a richer, more applicant-friendly hiring portal starting in the Zurich release. This includes enhanced scheduling flexibility, improved communication tools, and a more accessible and engaging pre-hire experience. Activation requires installation via the ServiceNow Store and enabling the Hiring Core application. No additional configuration changes or browser updates are necessary for the Australia release.

Consolidated page of all release notes for Applicant Center from Xanadu to Australia.

How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Applicant Center release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia.

Tip:

If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

Important information for upgrading Applicant Center to Australia

Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

New features

Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Applicant Center.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	Applicant Center home page The Applicant Center home page is the dedicated and personalized space for applicants that provides them with a complete hiring experience. View a job application As an applicant, open a job application and view the details. Share scheduling preferences As an applicant, when requested by recruiters, share your scheduling preferences to help them schedule interviews accordingly. Select an interview slot to self-schedule your interview Select an interview time slot from a list of proposed slots shared by the recruiter to automatically schedule your interview. Request to reschedule interview Request the recruiter to reschedule a proposed or scheduled interview. Tasks in Applicant Center View, track, and complete all your assigned hiring tasks from the Applicant Center home page. Applicant survey Provide feedback about your hiring experience in Applicant Center. Set accessibility preference Enable keyboard accessibility for your profile to navigate through Applicant Center using keyboard tabs. Configure pre-hire experience on applicant center Start your onboarding journey from Applicant Center even before your first day. Complete all your pre-hire tasks easily and seamlessly.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Changes

Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Applicant Center features.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Removed

Between your current release family and Australia, some Applicant Center features or functionality were removed.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Deprecations

Between your current release family and Australia, some Applicant Center features or functionality were deprecated.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Activation information

Review information on how to activate Applicant Center.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	Install Applicant Center by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	The Hiring Core application provides essential data models and shared components for Hiring Experiences. Hiring Core must be activated.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Applicant Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Xanadu	No updates for this release.
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	As an applicant, log in with a magic link without the hassle of a password. Learn more about the role that you’ve applied for, the company, and its culture even before the interview stage, helping you better understand the opportunity from the start. View the hiring team, job description, and track multiple applications in one place. Communicate seamlessly with your recruiter for updates, questions, or support during the hiring process. Manage your interviews and related activities, such as selecting your preferred time slot or submitting reschedule requests, all within the portal. Experience a connected pre-hire journey by receiving and reviewing key notifications that keep you informed and aligned at every step of the application process. See Applicant Center for more information.
Australia	No updates for this release.