EIU Media Relations

Exciting News! 

We’re thrilled to announce that the new EIU applicant system for career opportunities at Eastern Illinois University is officially going live today (Monday, December 8)! This new system represents a major step forward in modernizing our recruitment process, making it more streamlined, intuitive, and candidate-friendly than ever before. 

Big Shout-Out to Our Team!

Please join us in giving a huge round of applause to Nate Atkinson, Brian Barthold, and Zubair Zafar in Marketing & Communications for their exceptional work in building our new in-house applicant tracking system along with Alex Thomas, Kasondra Harrell, and Danielle Goehner in Human Resoures. Over the past several months, Nate and his team partnered closely with Talent Services to design and deliver a more modern, efficient, and engaging platform that benefits both candidates and hiring teams alike. 

What’s New in the EIU Applicant System? 

Here are just a few of the exciting enhancements you’ll see in our new platform: 

✅ Mobile-friendly design: Seamless experience across all devices 

✅ Autofill from resumes: Faster and easier applications 

✅ Advanced search & filtering: Improved speed and accuracy for hiring teams 

✅ Built-in professional communication templates: Consistent, polished candidate messages 

✅ Two-way text notifications: Engage applicants in real time 

These updates not only streamline workflows but also enhance candidate experience and communication, helping us continue to positively impact EIU’s employer brand. 

Aligned with Our Talent Strategy 

This project is just one of the many ways we’re supporting EIU’s broader talent strategy to continuously improve our hiring tools, enhance the applicant journey, and attract the best and brightest talent to join the Panther community. 

Next Steps 

Questions or Support 

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact the Talent Services team at employment@eiu.edu or call 217-581-3463.