Learn how to reject an application, record a reason, and notify the candidate if needed.
In DriverHub, you can reject a candidate’s application directly from their profile. You can also record a reason for the rejection and optionally send an email notification to the candidate.
Video Overview:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Open the Candidate’s Profile
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Locate and open the candidate’s profile in DriverHub.
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Go to the Applications Tab
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Select the Applications tab to view the candidate’s submitted applications.
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Open the Actions Menu
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In the upper-right corner, click the Actions button.
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From the dropdown menu, select Reject.


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Choose a Rejection Reason
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A window will appear prompting you to select the reason for rejection.
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Choose from the list of available reasons to document why the candidate was not selected.

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Update Candidate Status or Lifecycle Stage (Optional)
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You can also update the candidate’s status or lifecycle stage to reflect the rejection.
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This step helps maintain accurate tracking in your recruiting pipeline.
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Confirm the Rejection
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Once your selections are complete, click Reject Application.
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The application will now be marked as rejected.

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Send an Email Notification (Optional)
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After rejecting the application, you can choose to compose and send an email to the candidate.
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Include a brief message notifying them of the decision and any additional information you wish to share.

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As of release v3.50, the most recent rejection reason is now shown on the user's profile!
Note: You can turn a rejected candidate into an active candidate by creating an application for them.
A rejected candidate is able to reapply to a position.