# Bulk actions

> Bulk actions let you update multiple candidates at once so you can reject, score, move stages, update statuses, and send emails.

## Overview

Bulk actions help you save time by applying the same update to multiple applicants or candidates at once. Instead of repeating the same task one profile at a time, you can multi-select people to reject or score applicants, move candidates to a different job or stage, update candidate status, or send emails in bulk. You can also bulk upload applicants/candidates and bulk source candidates into an outreach campaign.

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## Bulk actions for applicants

### Bulk reject applicants

1. Select a job
2. Go to the **Applicants** tab
3. Click **Multi-select**
4. Click **Select all** (or select the specific applicants you want)
5. Click **Reject Applicants**
6. (Optional) Include a rejection email to applicants.
7. Confirm to apply the action

### Bulk score applicants (AI Scoring)

If you’re using AI Scoring, you can score multiple applicants in one step:

1. Select a job
2. Go to the **Applicants** tab
3. Click **Multi-select**
4. Click **Select all** (or select the specific applicants you want)
5. Click **Score Applicants**

Learn more about AI Scoring: [/getting-applicants/ai-powered-applicant-scoring/](https://docs.dover.com/getting-applicants/ai-powered-applicant-scoring/)

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## Bulk actions for candidates

### Update candidate status

1. Select a job
2. Go to the **Candidates** tab
3. Click **Multi-select**
4. Select candidates
5. Click **Edit selected**.
6. Under Status, select an option (Active, Snoozed, Rejected) from the dropdown options
7. Click **Update candidates**

### Update interview stage

1. Select a job
2. Go to the **Candidates** tab
3. Click **Multi-select**
4. Select candidates
5. Click **Edit selected**
6. Under Stage, select an interview plan stage from the dropdown options
7. Click **Update candidates**

### Move candidates to a new job

1. Select a job
2. Go to the **Candidates** tab
3. Click **Multi-select**
4. Select candidates
5. Click **Edit selected**
6. Under Job, select the destination job from the dropdown options
7. Click **Update candidates**

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## Bulk candidate upload

Bulk upload lets you import people into a specific job—either as **Applicants** (PDF resumes) or **Candidates** (CSV).

1. Go to **Bulk upload**: https://app.dover.com/settings/company/bulk-upload
2. Choose **Applicants** or **Candidates**.

### Bulk upload applicants (PDF resumes)

1. Select **Applicants**
2. Choose the job to add applicants to
3. Drag and drop PDF resumes

- Upload **PDF resumes** only
- **Maximum 100 files per upload**
- **Maximum 10MB per file**
- Files are automatically parsed for contact info
- Applicants will appear in the **Applicants** tab for review

### Bulk upload candidates (CSV)

1. Select **Candidates**.
2. Choose the job to add candidates to.
3. Upload a CSV with these columns:
   - **Required:** First Name, Last Name, Email
   - **Optional:** Stage (interview stage), LinkedIn URL

- **Maximum 500 candidates per upload**
- Each upload is for **a single job**

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## Bulk sourcing

Bulk sourcing lets you add multiple prospects to an outreach campaign at once.

1. Go to a job
2. Click the **Sourcing** tab
3. Choose an outreach campaign
4. Click **Source candidate**
5. Choose **Multiple candidates**
6. Upload a CSV with:

   - First Name
   - Last Name
   - Email
   - LinkedIn URL (optional)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I select only some applicants, not everyone?

Yes. After you click **Multi-select**, you can pick individual applicants instead of using **Select all**.

### Can I bulk reject applicants without sending an email?

Yes. The rejection email is optional—skip it if you don’t want to notify applicants.

### What file types are supported for applicant bulk upload?

Applicant bulk upload supports **PDF resumes** only.

### What are the upload limits for applicant resumes?

- Maximum **100 files per upload**
- Maximum **10MB per file**

### Can I bulk move candidates to a different job and update their stage at the same time?

Yes. Use **Edit selected** to apply any change: move job, change stage, or update status.

### Can I bulk email candidates using a template?

Yes. Click **Draft emails** and choose a template, or write one from scratch before sending.

### Can I bulk source candidates without LinkedIn URLs?

Yes. LinkedIn URL is optional for bulk sourcing—First Name, Last Name, and Email are the key fields.

### Where do bulk-sourced candidates go?

They’re added to the New Lead stage while the outreach emails are queued. Once the emails have been sent, they appear in the Contacted stage.