What is a Candidate Pipeline?
A candidate pipeline is a way to organize job applicants as they move through your hiring process. Think of it like stages: from application received, to interview, to offer, to hired.
Step 1: Understand the Stages
MyJobBoard typically has these stages in your pipeline:
- Applied: Candidates who have submitted applications
- Reviewing: Applications you're currently looking at
- Interviewing: Candidates you're interviewing
- Offered: Candidates you've made job offers to
- Hired: Candidates who accepted the offer
- Rejected: Candidates who weren't selected
Step 2: View Applications
Go to the job posting and click on "Applications" or "Candidates" to see all people who applied for that position.
Step 3: Move Candidates Through Stages
As you review candidates, you can move them to different stages:
- Click on a candidate's name to view their full application
- Use the dropdown menu or buttons to move them to the next stage
- For example, if you want to interview someone, move them to "Interviewing"
Step 4: Add Notes
You can add private notes to each candidate to remember important details:
- Interview impressions
- Skills assessment
- Follow-up actions needed
- Any other relevant information
Step 5: Filter and Search
Use filters to find candidates quickly:
- Filter by stage (see only candidates in "Interviewing")
- Search by name or keywords
- Sort by date applied or other criteria
Step 6: Communicate with Candidates
You can send messages to candidates directly from the pipeline:
- Send interview invitations
- Request more information
- Send rejection notices
- Make job offers
Best Practices
- Review applications regularly to keep the pipeline moving
- Respond to candidates promptly to maintain a good candidate experience
- Keep notes updated so your team knows the status
- Move candidates to "Rejected" when you've decided not to move forward