Quick Setup
Before emailing and scheduling candidates in Dover, you'll need to:
Authorize your email account in Personal Settings > Email Connection (Dover only supports Google Workspace)
Choose an scheduling method in Personal Settings > Interview Scheduling:
Dover Scheduling (uses Google Workspace)
Third-party link (e.g., Calendly)
Manual scheduling (no link)
Scheduling candidates
We recommend setting up an Interview Plan first to streamline the scheduling process.
Schedule from Candidates page
Navigate to your chosen job and select Candidates from the top bar menu
Click Advance next to the candidate you'd like to schedule
Select your email template and customize the scheduling email
(Optional) Add a scheduling link for the candidate to book with an interviewer
Click Send and Update Stage
Schedule from Review page
Click Review from the left sidebar menu
Select a job from the Active Jobs dropdown
Click Schedule next to the candidate you'd like to advance
Select the interview stage, interviewer, and customize the scheduling email
(Optional) Add a scheduling link for the candidate to book with an interviewer
Click Send and Update Stage
Rescheduling candidates
If you use Dover Scheduling, you can reschedule interviews in Dover.
Reschedule from a Candidate's Page
Click the search icon from the left sidebar menu and search for a candidate
On the candidate page, click Reschedule
Customize your rescheduling email and click Send
Your existing interview will be canceled. If using Dover Scheduling, the candidate will receive a new scheduling link
Reschedule from Google calendar event
Find the event on your Google Calendar and click on it
You will see two rescheduling links - one for you, and one for the candidate
Click on Reschedule in ATS to get started
You'll be redirected to Dover where you can customize and send the rescheduling email
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send emails through Dover using Outlook?
No, currently Dover only supports sending emails from Gmail accounts. If you use Outlook, please contact [email protected] as we may develop a Microsoft integration in the future.
Do I need to set up my interview plan before scheduling candidates?
No, but setting up your interview plan first will make the process easier and faster. It's also helpful to set up email templates and assign them to each interview stage.
Can I change my scheduling preferences?
Yes, each interviewer can set and change their scheduling preferences in Dover at any time.
Can I schedule multiple interviews at once?
Currently, Dover requires you to schedule candidates individually, but the process is streamlined for efficiency. You can schedule multi-part interviews.
What happens if a candidate needs to reschedule multiple times?
Candidates can use the reschedule function as many times as needed. Each time, the previous interview will be canceled and a new scheduling link will be sent.