Pier's SmartApply turns every application into insight you can act on.
Collect resumes, add one custom question, and get a Candidate Fit report for every applicant—while your business keeps moving.
Overview
How Pier’s SmartApply works
Pier's SmartApply captures what matters from each applicant and turns every application into a Candidate Fit report.
Pier collects resumes so you don’t have to
Ask one custom question
Get a Candidate Fit report
Focus only on strong matches
Pier collects resumes so you don’t have to.
Pier collects every resume in one place so nothing gets missed. Applicants use a single link, everything stays organized, and you never sort manually.
Get real answers, not polished cover letters
After submitting a resume, applicants answer your custom question—like "What makes you passionate about coffee?" You see their thinking, not just polished writing. The highlights show you meaningful differences between applicants, so standout candidates become obvious.
See who’s worth your time
For every applicant, you receive a report that helps you decide quickly and confidently. Each report includes fit highlights, strengths and gaps, and a summary that shows you who to interview first.
Overview
Acme Co. Café & Bar gets steady applications for front-of-house roles, but the owner barely has time to review them between running daily operations.
The challenge
Resumes look good but rarely show actual service experience.
What changes
With Pier’s SmartApply, the owner gets a Candidate Fit report for each applicant and can immediately focus on candidates who fit the role.
Outcomes
- Application review drops from hours to minutes per day
- Interviews focus on the top 20% of candidates
- Hiring decisions happen faster with fewer follow-up conversations
Why it worked
The owner stops guessing and starts knowing. Concise summaries build confidence before the first interview.
Next steps
Acme plans to use SmartApply for kitchen staff and seasonal surges.
Streamline hiring without losing focus
Get deeper candidate insight while keeping your business running smoothly.