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Candidates overview

Manage and track all candidates throughout your hiring process in a customizable dashboard view.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Candidate pipeline views

Board view

  • Kanban style view

  • Displays candidates as cards sorted by hiring stage

  • Enables drag-and-drop movement between stages

  • Shows starred candidates prominently

  • Provides full pipeline visibility

Table view

  • Lists all candidates in a single stage

  • Navigate stages using tabs at the top

  • Shows detailed candidate information in columns:

    • Name and current role

    • Interview stage

    • Next steps

    • Available actions

    • Last activity date


Filtering candidates

Quick filters

  • Interviewing: View active candidates in the interview process

  • Scheduled: See upcoming interviews

  • Rejected: Review declined candidates

Advanced filters

  • Status: Filter by Active, Withdrew, Hired, Rejected, or Snoozed

  • Source: View candidates by Dover Sourcing, Manual Addition, Referral, or Inbound Application

Starring candidates

Star important candidates for quick access:

  1. Click the Star icon on any candidate card

  2. Access starred candidates from the left sidebar

  3. Stars are visible only to you, not your team


Pipeline stages

Leads

  • New Lead: Recently sourced candidates

  • Contacted: Candidates who received outreach

  • Responded: Candidates who replied to outreach

Applicants

  • Applied: Candidates from Dover-connected job boards

  • Access detailed candidate scoring in Application Review

Interview process

  • Custom stages for your interview plan (e.g., Initial Call, Assessment, Final Round)

  • Candidates remain in stage until actioned

  • Track offer stage candidates separately


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add files to a candidate's profile?

Navigate to the candidate's profile from the Candidates tab, select the Files tab, and drag and drop your files.

Can I customize the interview stages?

Yes, stages can be customized to match your company's hiring process.

How do I know if a candidate needs action?

Check the Next Up column in table view or look for Needs Action indicators on candidate cards.

Can I communicate with candidates through Dover?

Yes, you can communicate and schedule interviews with candidates directly through Dover or using the Dover Slack integration (paid feature).

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