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Getting started with ATS features
Getting started with ATS features

A comprehensive guide to Dover's applicant tracking system (ATS) features for attracting, managing, and evaluating candidates.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Track and manage candidates through your entire hiring process using Dover's comprehensive ATS features.


Attracting talent

1. Careers page

Dover can host a no-code careers page for you! Here's how:

  1. Customize your page with logo, branding, team photos, and company information

  2. Integrate the careers page with your website (optional)

2. Job posting

Create a job posting and share to attract candidates.

  1. Click +Job to create a new position

  2. Select your hiring team

  3. Set your goal hire date

  4. Add job details, description, and application form

3. Job boards

Dover offers one-click integration with LinkedIn, Indeed, X Hiring. You can connect your job posting to 90+ additional job boards:

  1. Access the Job Boards tab for your job

  2. Search for your preferred job boards

  3. Follow the connection instructions for each platform
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Managing talent

1. Applicants

Track and evaluate applicants from all sources in one central location:

  • Review applications in the Applicants tab

  • Take immediate action to bookmark, schedule, or reject

  • Startups can sort candidates automatically based on your criteria with Applicant Sorting

2. Candidates

Monitor candidate progress through the Candidates view:

  • Track candidates across all interview stages

  • Choose between kanban or list views

  • Access detailed candidate profiles including contact details, status, and communication history

3. Interview plan

Customize your interview process with flexible stage options:

  • Create single-part and multi-part interview stages

  • Add technical assessments and assignments

  • Configure stage-specific feedback forms

  • Set up automated email templates for each stage

4. Emailing & scheduling

Streamline candidate communications with integrated tools:

  1. Enable direct candidate scheduling here: https://app.dover.com/settings/account/interview-scheduling

  2. Access email templates for consistent communication

Note: Currently supports Google Calendar and Gmail integration. Contact support for additional provider requests.


Settings

1. Email templates

For Google email users:

  1. Create and customize templates

  2. Set default templates for each interview stage on the Interview Plan

2. Interview feedback forms

Build standardized evaluation rubrics:

  1. Click +New to create forms

  2. Assign forms to specific interview stages

  3. Submit feedback for a candidate profile

3. Members & permissions

Configure team access and permissions:

  1. Set appropriate access levels (Admin or Basic)

  2. Invite new team members or deactivate old team members

4. Interview preferences

Configure your interview availability and personal settings:

  1. Set your personal preferences:

    • Add your pronouns and title

  2. Add your calendar booking link. If using Dover Scheduling:

    • Authorize your calendar

    • Configure your scheduling availability

    • Set buffer times between interviews

    • Set your maximum number of interviews per day

Note: These settings help streamline the candidate scheduling process and ensure a consistent interview experience.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change a candidate's stage in the interview process?

  • From the kanban Candidates view, you can drag the candidate to the correct stage in the interview process.

  • From the candidate detail view, click the Status dropdown to update their interview stage.

Which email providers does Dover support?

Currently, Dover only supports Google for email and calendar integration. Contact [email protected] for updates about additional providers.

Can I customize the interview process for different roles?

Yes, create unique interview plans with single-part interviews, multi-part interviews, and assessments for each position.

Where can I find candidate feedback?

Access feedback in the candidate's profile under the Interview Feedback tab. Hiring managers, interviewers, and admins can view all submitted feedback.

How do I get additional help?

If you can't find answers in the Help Center, contact [email protected] for assistance.

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