Free template · CSV
Applicant tracking sheet
The simplest possible applicant tracking sheet that still works.
An applicant tracking sheet should fit on one screen and be readable in ten seconds. This one does.
What's in the template
Built for: Founders and hiring managers tracking under 50 applicants per role.
| Name | Role | Source | Stage | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Chen | Product Designer | maya@example.com | Applied | Strong portfolio, mostly B2B SaaS. | |
| Owen Hart | Operations | maya@example.com | Indeed | Applied | Strong portfolio, mostly B2B SaaS. |
| Aisha Khan | Operations | maya@example.com | Referral | Interview | Strong portfolio, mostly B2B SaaS. |
How to use it
- 1Download the CSV.
- 2Replace the sample rows with your applicants.
- 3Keep stage names consistent — that's where most sheets fall apart.
From spreadsheet to pipeline in one click
When this template starts to feel heavy, upload the same CSV to Recruit Flow. We'll auto-map your columns, normalize the stages, and turn it into a board you can drag.
- Drag-and-drop board across stages
- Per-candidate timeline of every change
- CSV export, anytime — your data stays portable
Questions
Is this just a candidate tracking spreadsheet under a different name?
Pretty much. Same shape, same intent. We use both names because people search both.