Can referred candidates skip stages in the recruitment funnel?
Yes. In Jestor's HR template, a referred candidate — someone who's already worked at the company or comes with a strong reference — can be manually added directly into a more advanced funnel stage, skipping screening and initial tests.
Why does letting referrals skip stages make sense in the hiring process?
Making a trusted referral go through the same full funnel as an unknown candidate — screening, written test, multiple interviews — wastes time for both the recruiter and the candidate. If the person already comes with a strong reference, it makes sense to move them straight to a more relevant stage, like an interview with HR or the manager.
How to add a referral skipping stages in Jestor?
- Instead of waiting for the person to apply through the public recruitment form, use the option to manually add a record.
- When creating the record, select the stage the candidate should enter directly — for example, HR interview.
- The candidate follows the normal flow from that point on, without needing to go through screening or the job pool.
- Tracking through chat and priority fields continues to work normally from the chosen stage onward.
| Candidate source | Funnel entry point |
|---|---|
| Public form | Enters at screening, the funnel's first stage |
| Referral (manual record) | Can enter directly at a more advanced stage |
Why choose Jestor?
Since Jestor's recruitment Kanban accepts both form applications and manual records, the same funnel handles candidates from different sources without requiring two separate processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this only work for referrals or for any manual entry? The option to manually add a record and choose the stage works for any case where the full process isn't necessary.
Does the referred candidate show up on the same dashboard as the others? Yes, they're tracked in the same indicators of candidates by stage and by team.
Can I move a candidate back to an earlier stage? Yes, you can change the candidate's stage manually at any time on the Kanban.
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