Recruiters
Send cleaner shortlists with consistent evidence across candidates.
Client submission checklist
Candidate Submission Checklist for Recruiters
A candidate submission checklist should include role-fit evidence, screening summary, resume link, availability, compensation expectations, risk notes, recruiter recommendation, and a clear client feedback request.
Use this checklist to turn candidate submissions into decision-ready client updates instead of simple resume forwarding.
Who it helps
Use this before a candidate reaches the client inbox
The checklist helps recruiters prove why the candidate is worth attention and what the client should decide next.
Account owners
Control client experience by making submissions easier to review.
Delivery teams
Reduce rejected profiles caused by missing logistics or weak recommendation notes.
Checklist
Prepare submissions that help clients decide faster
Use these checks before sending a single candidate, shortlist, replacement option, or final interview recommendation.
1
Candidate evidence
Show the client why this profile matches the role.
Add a concise recruiter recommendation tied to the job order criteria.
Include three evidence points from screening, resume, assessment, or interview notes.
Confirm salary expectation, notice period, location, work authorization, and interview availability.
Attach resume, profile link, portfolio, certification, or assessment output when relevant.
2
Client decision support
Make the next step clear and easy to complete.
Mention any known risk or open question before the client finds it later.
Use a consistent format across all candidates in the same shortlist.
Request feedback by a specific date and ask for rejection reasons if not proceeding.
Log the submission against the job and candidate record immediately after sending.
ATZ CRM workflow
Make submissions trackable from send to feedback
ATZ CRM connects candidate profiles, job orders, submission notes, client feedback, and pipeline movement.
1
Build the candidate summary
Use screening and profile evidence to prepare a structured recommendation.
2
Send a client-ready email
Use the candidate submission template or generator to keep the format consistent.
3
Track feedback outcome
Move the candidate based on interview request, rejection, hold, or follow-up action.
Common mistakes
Submission mistakes that slow client decisions
Clients make faster decisions when the recruiter removes ambiguity before asking for feedback.
Forwarding only the resume
The client still has to infer fit, risks, and next steps.
Hiding logistics
Availability, compensation, or work authorization gaps can derail late.
No feedback deadline
Open-ended submissions create silent pipeline stalls.
Helpful next steps
Related pages for better shortlist quality
Connect submissions with screening, reference checks, client feedback, and AI submission support.
FAQ
Candidate submission checklist questions
What should be included in a candidate submission?
Send a decision-ready summary with the recruiter viewpoint, proof points from screening, logistical fit, open concerns, supporting links, and a dated request for client feedback.
How can recruiters improve candidate shortlist quality?
Use verified screening notes, consistent submission format, job-order criteria, and client feedback loops to refine every shortlist.