Understanding applications

In PICMI, an application is the way you track your progress towards securing a job. It represents your interest in joining an organisation's workforce for a specific role. The application process consists of several steps, including answering questions, reviewing information, watching videos, signing declarations, and reviewing and accepting a contract. These steps are organised into pages within the application.

Once all the required steps are completed, an offer will be made to you. Before final acceptance, there is an agree* stage, allowing for a legally required cooling-off period.

Each application has a status that reflects its current stage. Some status changes may also trigger **notifications **, keeping you informed about updates and any necessary actions.

Application status

Your application status shows where you are in the process of securing a job. The statuses are:

• Invited – You have been invited to apply but haven’t started yet.
• In Progress – You are actively working on your application.
• Offered – You have met all the criteria, and an offer has been extended.
• Accepted – You have agreed to the offer and are in the cooling-off period.
• Completed – Your contract is finalised, and the process is complete.
• Declined – You have chosen not to proceed with the application.
• Cancelled – The application was cancelled before completion.

Actions you can take

Depending on your application status, you can take different actions:

Status	Action	Explanation
Invited	Apply, Decline	Start your application or decline the invitation.
In Progress	Decline	You can stop your application at any time.
Offered	Agree, Decline	Accept or decline the job offer.
Accepted	Cancel	Withdraw your acceptance if needed.
Declined	Reopen	Reopen the application if you change your mind.
Completed		No further actions available—only the business can make changes
Cancelled		No further actions available—only the business can make changes

Restrictions on applying

Some jobs may have restrictions on who can apply:

• Invites only – You can only apply if you received an invitation from the organisation.
• Vacancies – If the job has reached its maximum number of accepted applications, no more offers can be made.