Candidates overview
Manage and track all candidates throughout your hiring process in a customizable dashboard view.
Candidate pipeline views
Section titled “Candidate pipeline views”Board view
Section titled “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
Section titled “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
Section titled “Filtering candidates”Filters
Section titled “Filters”- Status: Active, Withdrew, Hired, Rejected, Snoozed
- Source: Dover Sourcing, Manually Added, Referral, Inbound Application, Agency
- Tags: Candidate tags (customizable)
- Substage: Needs Scheduling, Scheduling, Scheduled, Waiting on Feedback, Needs Decision
Starring candidates
Section titled “Starring candidates”Star important candidates for quick access:
- Click the Star icon on any candidate card
- Access starred candidates from the left sidebar
- Stars are visible only to you, not your team
Deleting candidates
Section titled “Deleting candidates”Client admins can permanently delete candidates and all associated candidate data
- Open the candidate profile
- Click the trashcan icon on the bottom right
- Type delete and click Delete button to permanently delete candidate
Pipeline stages
Section titled “Pipeline stages”Leads (in Sourcing tab)
Section titled “Leads (in Sourcing tab)”Applicants (in Applicants tab)
Section titled “Applicants (in Applicants tab)”Interview process
Section titled “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
The Tasks section of the Home page displays all candidates requiring your attention, organized by type and filtered by your role and permissions. Each task shows the date of the latest modification and your role in the action, making it easy to prioritize what needs to be done next.
Choose from the following tab views to see tasks filtered by your access level:
My Tasks shows only tasks assigned directly to you, such as mentions where you were tagged or interviews you conducted. You can view or dismiss the tasks in this view.
Team Tasks displays all tasks for candidates within your hiring team’s assigned jobs. You can see advance/reject actions for your team. Team members and Admins can dismiss advance/reject tasks.
All Tasks is available to admins and shows every active task across all hiring teams and jobs. Admins have the same permissions as team members but across all candidates and positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”How do I add files to a candidate’s profile?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “Can I communicate with candidates through Dover?”Yes, you can communicate and schedule interviews with candidates directly through Dover.
How do I email candidates?
Section titled “How do I email candidates?”You can email candidates directly from their profile in Dover. To use this feature, your company must be using Google Workspace and have email connected.
To set up email:
- Navigate to https://app.dover.com/settings/account/email-connection
- Connect your Google Workspace email account
Once your email is connected, you can email candidates using the Advance/Reject or Start a new Thread buttons on the candidate’s profile.
