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Applicants

Review, sort, and take action on your applicants in one centralized place.

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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


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:

  1. Click Multi-select

  2. Choose applicable candidates

  3. Select Reject or other actions

  4. 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?

On June 25, 2025, Dover sunset our Applicant Scoring feature while we design and develop v2 of this feature. You can still review resumes as normal—you just won't see Best Match, Close Match, or Mismatch labels on each applicant.

To further speed up resume review, check out our Recruiting Partners marketplace.

If you've used Applicant Scoring, we'd appreciate your feedback on what worked, what didn't, and what features would help you review resumes more effectively. Reach out to [email protected] to share what features you'd like us to build.

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