Shortlisting is a fast and effective way to flag promising candidates directly from your AI Search results in Candidately. This feature helps you organize top talent, prioritize outreach, and manage your hiring workflow without leaving the search page.
This article explains how shortlisting works and how to use it efficiently.
1. What Is Shortlisting?
Shortlisting lets you mark candidates as “for review” or “top potential” while keeping them visible in search results.
Think of it as a way to quickly:
Track strong matches
Separate promising candidates from the rest
Plan your next steps (e.g., interview, follow-up, job assignment)
2. How to Shortlist a Candidate
From the search results:
Locate the candidate you want to shortlist
Click the Shortlist icon
Select or create a Shortlist list to add your candidate to
3. How Shortlisting Works With AI Search
AI Search ranks candidates by relevance, so shortlisting lets you flag the best matches first
Shortlisted candidates remain visible on their own menu, even if you refine filters or update your search
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