Stage Configuration
Define and manage stages within a hiring pipeline.
Palistha Shrestha
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- How candidates move through hiring
- What each step represents
- How the hiring process is structured
Each stage is checkpoint in the recruitment process.
When to use this
- Add new stages to a pipeline
- Modify existing stages
- Adjust hiring flow for a role or department
- Align stages with your actual hiring process
Do not use this to manage candidates directly.
Where to configure stages
- Go to Recruitment
- Click Pipeline Process
- Select a pipeline from the left panel
Stages are shown in the right panel.
Understand stage structure
Phases
- Outreach & Application
- Screening & Evaluation
- Finalization & Onboarding
Each phase contains multiple stages.
Default stages
A standard pipeline includes:
Outreach & Application
- Applied
Screening & Evaluation
- Phone Screening
- Assessment
- Interview
Finalization & Onboarding
- Document Verification
- Offered
- Hired
Manage stages
Add a stage
Steps:
- Click Add New Stage
- Enter stage name
- Select stage type
- Click Save
Edit a stage
- Stage name
- Stage type
Be careful:
Changing stage name affects how your team understands the process.
Delete a stage
Be careful:
- Deleting a stage may disrupt the hiring flow
- Do not remove stages that are actively used
Stage-level configuration
- Automated email configuration
- Document requirements (for specific stages like Document Verification)
These are configured separately.
How to think about stages
What to be careful about
- Too many stages slow down hiring
- Too few stages reduce visibility
- Poor naming creates confusion
- Inconsistent stages across pipelines break reporting
Keep stages simple, clear, and consistent.
