Free template · CSV
Candidate follow-up template
A simple cadence so nobody gets ghosted.
The fastest way to lose a great candidate is to go quiet for nine days. A follow-up column with a date and a next step fixes most of it.
What's in the template
Built for: Recruiters and hiring managers who hate dropping the ball.
| Name | Role | Source | Stage | Notes | Last contact | Next step | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Chen | Designer | maya@example.com | Screening | Waiting on portfolio. | 2026-06-03 | Email Friday |
How to use it
- 1Download the CSV.
- 2Update Last contact and Next step every time you talk to someone.
- 3In Recruit Flow, sort by Last contact to see who's gone cold.
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
How often should I follow up?
Every 3–5 business days during active stages. Weekly is fine once they're in offer.