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Understanding Job Source (Application Source Tracking)

The Job Source shows where a candidate applied from. This helps you track and understand which channels are driving applicants.

Written by Tali Rapaport

Where to Find Job Source

  1. Go to Pipelines or Applicant Match

  2. Open a candidate profile

  3. Locate the Source field in the application details


Available Source Options

When reviewing or assigning a source, you may see:

Predefined Sources

  • Careers Page – Candidate applied via your company site

  • External Job Board – Candidate applied through a job board

  • Direct / Shared Link – Candidate used a shared interview/job link


Custom / Additional Sources

  • Referral

    • Allows adding referral details

    • Text field available for more context

  • Other

    • Used for sources not covered above

    • Free text input for flexibility


How Source Tracking Works

  • Source is automatically captured when possible

  • You can manually select or update the source if needed

  • Some sources allow additional notes/details


Why This Matters

Tracking job source helps you:

  • Identify top-performing recruiting channels

  • Understand candidate origins

  • Improve hiring strategy and ROI


Things to Know

  • Some sources include optional or required text fields

  • Validation may apply (e.g., character limits, required input)

  • Source visibility may vary depending on where you view the candidate

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