What is a Hiring Pipeline?
A Hiring Pipeline is a structured workflow that tracks candidates through different stages of the hiring process. Custom pipelines help you tailor the recruitment journey to fit specific job requirements, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring experience.
For example, if a technical skills test is required before an interview, you can add a "Proficiency Test" stage under the Screening category. This ensures each role has the necessary steps for an effective hiring process.
How to Create a Custom Hiring Pipeline
To assign different hiring pipelines to specific positions, you first need to create them:
Access Hiring Pipelines
Go to the "Hiring Pipeline" section in the top-right dropdown menu.
Here, you’ll see all existing pipelines, including a Default Pipeline.
Add a New Pipeline
Click the "Add Hiring Pipeline" button.
Add the necessary hiring stages to match your workflow.
Organizing Hiring Stages
Every stage must belong to one of the five predefined hiring categories (these cannot be changed):
New
Screening
Shortlisted
Offer
Disqualified
Save Your Pipeline
Once you've customized your pipeline, click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the form.
Assigning a Hiring Pipeline to a Job
Now that your custom pipelines are set up, you can assign them to specific job postings:
When creating or editing a job, go to the Settings section.
In the Hiring Pipeline dropdown, select the pipeline you want to use for that position.
Once assigned, you’ll see the designated hiring stages when reviewing candidates.
This feature ensures that each job follows the right hiring workflow, helping you stay organized and efficient throughout the recruitment process.
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