diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.py b/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.py
index a0b2388458..33aee6adc3 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.py
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.py
@@ -4,14 +4,7 @@
 # For license information, please see license.txt
 
 from __future__ import unicode_literals
-import frappe
 from frappe.model.document import Document
-from frappe.utils import extract_email_id
 
 class JobApplicant(Document):
-	def validate(self):
-		self.set_status()
-
-	def set_sender(self, sender):
-		"""Will be called by **Communication** when a Job Application is created from an incoming email."""
-		self.email_id = sender
+	pass