Client shortlist
Present fit evidence, availability, salary expectations, and recruiter notes in one format.
Recruiter form guide
Candidate Submission Form for Recruiters
A candidate submission form packages the candidate’s profile, role fit, skills evidence, salary expectation, availability, screening notes, and recruiter recommendation for client review.
Use this form when sending shortlisted candidates to a client so every submission is complete, comparable, and decision-ready.
When to use it
Where this candidate submission form helps recruiters
This form helps recruiters move beyond forwarding resumes. It explains why the candidate fits the role and what the client should review first.
Executive search profile
Summarize leadership context, achievements, motivations, and risks for senior roles.
High-volume staffing
Standardize submissions so clients can compare candidates quickly.
Form fields
What to capture in the candidate submission form
The form should prove fit with evidence while keeping the client’s review focused and fast.
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Candidate summary
Give the client a concise reason to review the profile.
Candidate name, current title, location, work authorization, salary expectation, and availability.
Resume, portfolio, LinkedIn, certifications, assessment results, or screening attachments.
Top skills mapped directly to the job order and examples that support each claim.
Recruiter summary explaining motivation, fit, concerns, and recommended next step.
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Submission controls
Make the client review process smooth and trackable.
Role submitted for, client contact, submission date, recruiter owner, and candidate consent status.
Interview availability, notice period, start-date constraints, and travel or remote preferences.
Questions the client should clarify during interview and any sensitive notes kept internal.
Follow-up deadline, expected feedback date, and next action if the client is interested.
Recruiter workflow
How to use this form without slowing the desk
Use the form after screening evidence is complete and before the client receives the candidate profile.
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Build the submission message
Use screening notes and fit evidence to create a clear client-facing summary.
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Check the submission package
Confirm resume, salary, availability, consent, and role-fit evidence before sending.
3
Track client response
Move the candidate into the correct stage after feedback, interview request, or rejection.
Common mistakes
What to avoid with this form
Submissions are weaker when they simply attach a resume and force the client to infer fit alone.
Sending without fit evidence
Clients need to know why the recruiter believes the candidate matches the requirement.
Omitting availability or salary
Missing logistics can delay interview decisions even when the profile is strong.
Including internal concerns unfiltered
Sensitive recruiter notes should be separated from the client-facing submission.
ATZ CRM workflow
How ATZ CRM supports this form
ATZ CRM helps recruiters create structured submissions, track client feedback, and keep candidate communication connected.
FAQ
Questions recruiters ask about this form
Quick answers for using the candidate submission form in a live recruiting process.
What should be included in a candidate submission form?
Include candidate summary, role-fit evidence, salary, availability, consent status, screening notes, attachments, and recommended next step.
Should recruiters include concerns in the submission?
Include relevant concerns professionally when they affect the client’s decision, but keep sensitive internal notes separate.
How does a submission form improve client feedback?
It gives clients structured information to review, which makes it easier for them to accept, reject, or request interviews with specific reasons.