Overview
Review and manage your applicants efficiently in one centralized location. Access your active applicants by clicking Applicants.
Reviewing Applications
Applicant Information
Each application can include:
Complete resume in the Resume tab
Application form responses in the Application tab
Team collaboration in the Notes tab (use @ to notify team members)
Professional profiles (eg LinkedIn) added via the pencil icon
Contact information and application date
Viewing Applicants
View candidates on the left panel displaying:
Name
Role
Location
When they applied (eg 7 days ago)
Application Views and Filters
Navigation Tabs
All: Complete list of active applications
Bookmarked: Saved applications for later review
Search and Filter
Filters: Sort by application source
Sort: Arrange by best match, or application date (newest/oldest)
Search: Find candidates by name
AI-Powered Applicant Scoring
Score job applicants using custom AI criteria to quickly identify top candidates and streamline your review process.
To use AI scoring, you'll need to configure your OpenAI API key in Settings & Members > Applicant Scoring. You'll be charged by OpenAI based on usage - Dover does not mark up these costs.
Using AI scoring
Once configured, you can score applicants by:
Clicking Scoring in the applicants toolbar to set criteria and bulk score applicants
Using Multi-select to score specific applicants
Clicking the Score button on individual applicant profiles
Applicants receive scores from 0-100 with color-coded badges to help you quickly identify top candidates.
Managing Applicants
Single Candidate Actions
Schedule interviews and optionally send a scheduling email
Reject applications and optionally send a rejection email
Bookmark for later review
Access More options to:
Move candidates between jobs
Update interview stages
Change status (Active, Rejected, Withdrew, Snoozed, Hired)
Bulk Actions
Efficiently manage multiple candidates:
Click Multi-select
Choose applicable candidates
Select Reject or other actions
Optionally send notification emails
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:
/ - Open and close shortcut menu
a - Select all
b - Bookmark
j - Next application
k - Previous application
n - Next tab
p - Previous tab
r - Reject
s - Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I manage rejected applications?
Rejected applications move from the Applicants tab. View them under the Candidates tab by filtering for Status (Rejected) and Source (Inbound Application).
Can I reject multiple applicants simultaneously?
Yes, use Multi-select, choose candidates, then click Reject, and optionally send an email.
How do I move applicants to a different job?
Use the More menu to move candidates to different positions.
Where do I add portfolios and other urls to applicants?
Click the pencil icon by the candidate's name to add LinkedIn or other profile links.
How do I access my bookmarked candidates?
Find saved candidates in the Bookmarked tab.
How can I filter by application source?
Use the source filter to view applications from specific job boards or application forms.
Does Dover score applicants based on how well they fit open roles?
Dover now offers AI-Powered Applicant Scoring that uses OpenAI to evaluate applicants based on your custom criteria. Each applicant receives a score from 0-100 to help you prioritize which candidates to review first. To use this feature, you'll need to configure your own OpenAI API key in Settings & Members > Applicant Scoring.
How much does AI scoring cost?
You'll be charged by OpenAI based on API usage. Dover does not mark up these costs. Typical costs are $0.01-0.05 per applicant scored, depending on the length of resumes and application answers.
What happened to the previous applicant scoring feature?
On June 25, 2025, Dover sunset our previous Applicant Scoring feature while we designed and developed the new AI-Powered version. You can now use the enhanced AI scoring with your own custom criteria and OpenAI API key.