--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with all key information for upgrading Applicant Center from the Yokohama release family to the Zurich release family. It summarizes new features, changes, activation steps, and requirements to help you prepare and execute your upgrade efficiently. The notes highlight enhancements introduced in Zurich while confirming there were no updates in Yokohama. Show full answer Show less ## New Features in Zurich * **Applicant Center Home Page:** A dedicated and personalized space offering applicants a complete hiring experience. * **Job Application Viewing:** Applicants can open and view detailed job applications. * **Scheduling Preferences:** Applicants can share interview scheduling preferences with recruiters. * **Self-Scheduling Interview Slots:** Applicants can select interview time slots from recruiter-proposed options to schedule interviews automatically. * **Interview Rescheduling Requests:** Applicants may request recruiters to reschedule interviews. * **Tasks Management:** Applicants can view, track, and complete assigned hiring tasks directly from the home page. * **Applicant Survey:** Opportunity for applicants to provide feedback on their hiring experience. * **Accessibility Preference:** Enables keyboard navigation throughout Applicant Center. * **Pre-Hire Experience Configuration:** Applicants can start and complete onboarding tasks before their first day, ensuring a seamless pre-hire journey. ## Changes, Removals, and Deprecations No changes, removals, or deprecations were introduced between Yokohama and Zurich for Applicant Center features. ## Activation and Additional Requirements * **Activation:** Applicant Center must be installed by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. * **Hiring Core Dependency:** The Hiring Core application, which provides essential data models and shared components for Hiring Experiences, must be activated to use Applicant Center. ## Browser, Accessibility, and Localization There are no new browser requirements, accessibility updates, or localization changes introduced between Yokohama and Zurich for Applicant Center. ## Highlights in Zurich * **Magic Link Login:** Applicants can log in without a password using a secure magic link. * **Enhanced Job and Company Insights:** Applicants gain early access to detailed information about the role, company, and culture before interviews. * **Comprehensive Application Tracking:** View hiring teams, job descriptions, and track multiple applications in one place. * **Improved Communication:** Seamless messaging with recruiters for updates and support throughout the hiring process. * **Interview and Activity Management:** Manage interviews, select preferred time slots, and submit reschedule requests within the portal. * **Connected Pre-Hire Journey:** Receive and review key notifications that keep applicants informed and aligned throughout the application lifecycle. Consolidated page of all release notes for Applicant Center from Yokohama to Zurich. ## 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 Yokohama to Zurich. 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 Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Applicant Center. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Applicant Center home page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-portal-home-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=view-a-job-application&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As an applicant, open a job application and view the details. [Share scheduling preferences](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=share-availability-applicant-ac&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=select-interview-slot-applicant&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Select an interview time slot from a list of proposed slots shared by the recruiter to automatically schedule your interview. [Request to reschedule interview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=request-to-reschedule-interview-applicant&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Request the recruiter to reschedule a proposed or scheduled interview. [Tasks in Applicant Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-tasks-applicnts&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View, track, and complete all your assigned hiring tasks from the Applicant Center home page. [Applicant survey](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-feedback&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Provide feedback about your hiring experience in Applicant Center. [Set accessibility preference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=set-accessibility-preference&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable keyboard accessibility for your profile to navigate through Applicant Center using keyboard tabs. [Configure pre-hire experience on applicant center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=access-journey-accelerator-from-applicant-centre&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Start your onboarding journey from Applicant Center even before your first day. Complete all your pre-hire tasks easily and seamlessly. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Applicant Center features. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Applicant Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some Applicant Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Applicant Center. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install Applicant Center by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Applicant Center is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : The Hiring Core application provides essential data models and shared components for Hiring Experiences. Hiring Core must be activated. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Applicant Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-center-concept&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]