Candidate
: Application Tracking System Basics
This article applies to
s using the data model only.Overview
candidates throughout the various steps of the recruitment process. The Application
Tracking System ( ) is aimed to help you be more productive so you can focus on placing the best candidates into the right positions
.
The job funnel, designed for speed, efficiency, and volume. The enables quick-action movements from one stage to another in a single workspace, from sourcing to placement
.

This article explains how to use the Candidate records to track the process for a single candidate through every job to which they have been applied.
A separate section focuses on the
component available from Job records for tracking multiple candidates through a single Job cycle.Accessing the
- In Salesforce Classic, navigate to All Tabs and select ATS for Candidates.
- In
Salesforce Lighting, navigate to App Launcher and click the ATS for Candidates link. The Please select a Candidate drop-down will appear.
The Please Select a Candidate drop-down will display all the candidates you have access to and will allow you to select a candidate.
ATS User Interface
The user interface of the
for Candidates is divided into three sections:- Kanban Board: This is the main and central section. This shows all of the Jobs
that the Candidate has applied to (represented by cards) divided into columns, representing the Job Stages.
- Action
Toolbar: The line of buttons at the top of the screen.
- Job Finder: This section can be toggled using the button on the left side. This component is used to source Jobs that are suitable for the Candidate.