New Workday Candidate Profile Lets Job Seekers Save Their Information Once and Use It Every Time They Apply Through Workday
PR Newswire•13/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Candidate Profile expected generally available to Workday Recruiting customers in early calendar year 2027
- ➤Saved profiles prefill roughly 80% of standard fields before applicants type anything
- ➤Applications expected to be about 40% faster than completing them by hand
- ➤Workday reports 60% of candidates abandon applications because of length and friction
Expert Statements
Gerrit Kazmaier, president, product and technology, Workday
“We've heard the feedback from job seekers, and they're right”
Gerrit Kazmaier, president, product and technology, Workday
“Filling out an application should be simple and seamless and nobody should have to retype their resume every time they apply for a job.”
Gerrit Kazmaier, president, product and technology, Workday
“Workday Candidate Profile gives every job seeker a fast path when applying for their next role.”
Kyle Lagunas, founder and principal analyst, Kyle & Co.
“For as long as I've worked in talent acquisition, we've asked job seekers to prove who they are from scratch every time they apply. It's one of the most persistent sources of friction in hiring, and they feel it”
Kyle Lagunas, founder and principal analyst, Kyle & Co.
“Workday Candidate Profile flips that. Job seekers bring their story with them, and recruiters start the conversation with context instead of a blank form. That's the kind of practical change that actually moves the experience forward.”
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