Applicants
Review, sort, and take action on your applicants in one centralized place.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Review and manage your applicants efficiently in one centralized location. Access your active applicants by clicking Applicants.
Reviewing Applications
Section titled “Reviewing Applications”Applicant Information
Section titled “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
Section titled “Viewing Applicants”View candidates on the left panel displaying:
- Name
- Role
- Location
- When they applied (eg 7 days ago)
Application Views and Filters
Section titled “Application Views and Filters”Navigation Tabs
Section titled “Navigation Tabs”- All: Complete list of active applications
- Bookmarked: Saved applications for later review
Search and Filter
Section titled “Search and Filter”- Filters: Sort by application source
- Sort: Arrange by best match, or application date (newest/oldest)
- Search: Find candidates by name
AI-Powered Applicant Scoring
Section titled “AI-Powered Applicant Scoring”Score job applicants using custom AI criteria to quickly identify top candidates and streamline your review process.
To use AI scoring, you’ll need to configure your OpenAI API key in Settings & Members > Applicant Scoring. You’ll be charged by OpenAI based on usage - Dover does not mark up these costs.
Using AI scoring
Section titled “Using AI scoring”Once configured, you can score applicants by:
- Clicking Scoring in the applicants toolbar to set criteria and bulk score applicants
- Using Multi-select to score specific applicants
- Clicking the Score button on individual applicant profiles
Applicants receive scores from 0-100 with color-coded badges to help you quickly identify top candidates.
Learn more: /getting-applicants/ai-powered-applicant-scoring/
Managing Applicants
Section titled “Managing Applicants”Single Candidate Actions
Section titled “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
Section titled “Bulk Actions”Efficiently manage multiple candidates:
- Click Multi-select
- Choose applicable candidates
- Select Reject or other actions
- Optionally send notification emails
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “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
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”How do I manage rejected applications?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “How do I access my bookmarked candidates?”Find saved candidates in the Bookmarked tab.
How can I filter by application source?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “Does Dover score applicants based on how well they fit open roles?”Dover now offers AI-Powered Applicant Scoring that uses OpenAI to evaluate applicants based on your custom criteria. Each applicant receives a score from 0-100 to help you prioritize which candidates to review first. To use this feature, you’ll need to configure your own OpenAI API key in Settings & Members > Applicant Scoring.
How much does AI scoring cost?
Section titled “How much does AI scoring cost?”You’ll be charged by OpenAI based on API usage. Dover does not mark up these costs. Typical costs are $0.01-0.05 per applicant scored, depending on the length of resumes and application answers.
What happened to the previous applicant scoring feature?
Section titled “What happened to the previous applicant scoring feature?”On June 25, 2025, Dover sunset our previous Applicant Scoring feature while we designed and developed the new AI-Powered version. You can now use the enhanced AI scoring with your own custom criteria and OpenAI API key.
