---
title: Update a Candidate's Status
description: In this guide, you will find the process for changing or updating a candidate's status, as well as learn more about each status type.
---
[Skip to content](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#main-content)
English
Show submenu for translations
[Submit a Support Ticket](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en)
- [Support Ticket](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new)
- [Go to Knowledge Base](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge)
- [Sign out](https://learn.talentcare.com/_hcms/mem/logout)
Open main navigation
Close main navigation
- [Support Ticket](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new)
- [Go to Knowledge Base](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge)
- [Sign out](https://learn.talentcare.com/_hcms/mem/logout)
- English
Show submenu for translations
- [Submit a Support Ticket](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new)
- Visit Talentcare
Visit Talentcare
Hello. How can we help you?
- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.
1. [Knowledge Base](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge?hsLang=en)
2. [Candidate Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en)
3. [Candidate Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en#candidate-management)
# Update a Candidate's Status
## In this guide, you will find the process for changing or updating a candidate's status, as well as learn more about each status type. This article is most applicable to users who are involved in the full candidate recruiting life cycle. Intended Article Audience: Hiring Manager, Recruiter, HR Administrator
### How to Update a Candidate's Status
- Under *Requisitions*, select the Candidate in which you’d like to progress through the hiring process
- On the *Candidate* tab, you can find the *Workflow*, which contains the various status attributes that can be assigned for this job
- The candidate should start in the *New Applicant* status, but can be moved to any other status by clicking on the applicable colored bubble in the *Workflow*
**
- The Candidate’s status change is confirmed with the *Save Candidate Successful* notification in the bottom-right corner of your browser.
- Some status changes require additional information. Read about the different Status Types to learn more
### Status Types
| **[](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#new-applicant)[New Applicant](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#new-applicant)** | **[Presented to HM](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#present-to-hm)** | **[Candidate Declined](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#cand-declined)** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **[](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#qualified)[Qualified](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#qualified)** | [**Accepted**](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#accepted) | **[Disqualified Candidate](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#disqual-cand)** |
| **[Recruiter Interview](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#recruit-interview)** | **[Interviewing](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#interviewing)** | **[Offer Accepted](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#offer-accepted)** |
| **[Pending Presentation](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#pend-present)** | **[Offer Pending](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#offer-pending)** | **[On Hold](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/update-a-candidates-status#on-hold)** |
#### New Applicant
Each candidate starts in the *New Applicant* status
Candidates can be moved back to *New Applicant* at any time with no additional requirements.
#### Qualified
Once a candidate is determined to meet the qualifications for the job, move the candidate to the *Qualified* status
#### Recruiter Interview
The *Recruiter Interview* status allows you to begin the interview scheduling process
- Select an *Interviewer*, then fill out the rest of the interview details
- Click **Send Invite** to send an interview invite to the selected interviewer and the candidate, or click **Save without Sending** to save the interview details
- If an interview does not need to be conducted at this time, click **Update Status Only**
Learn more about scheduling an interview here: **[Schedule an Interview](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/schedule-an-interview?hsLang=en)**
#### Pending Presentation
Moving a candidate to this status confirms that the candidate is ready to be presented to the Hiring Manager
- When selecting this status, a window opens requiring an email be sent to the Hiring Manager, with the option to *Notify candidate,*which sends an email to the candidate as well
- Click **Send** to send the email and update the status of your candidate
#### Presented to Hiring Manager
When moved to this status, the candidate is shared with the Hiring Manager
- Recruiters should fill out all information in the pop-up window that opens when this status is selected
Make sure attachments are included if applicable!
- Click **Send** to present the candidate to the Hiring Manager; the option to *Notify candidate* is also available to send information to the candidate as well
#### Accepted
Once the Hiring Manager has accepted the candidate as a great fit for the role, move the candidate to the *Accepted* status
No additional steps are required for this status
#### Interviewing
Selecting this status will trigger a pop-up window.
- Fill in the information to schedule an interview for your candidate
- Once all information has been completed, click **Save**
Learn more about scheduling an interview here: **[Schedule an Interview](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/schedule-an-interview?hsLang=en)**
#### Offer Pending
This status is used for candidates who are sent an offer for the position
- Select the status, then fill in the pop-up window with offer information
- Select **Set Status to Offer Pending,** then select whether you’d like to contact the candidate, and the method of contact
For more information about contacting a candidate, please visit:[**Contacting a Candidate via Text or Email**](https://talentcare-21050486.hs-sites.com/knowledge/contacting-candidates-via-text-or-e-mail?hsLang=en)
#### Dispositioned
Move a candidate to this status if the candidate is no longer being considered for the job
- Select the most applicable reason for disqualification, then choose **Save**
Looking for a list of dispositioned candidates? Learn more here: [Filter Dispositioned or Inactive Candidates](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/view-dispositioned-candidates?hsLang=en)
#### Offer Accepted
Once the candidate has accepted your offer, set the status to *Offer Accepted*
- Enter information about the offer that was accepted, then select **Set Status to Offer Accepted**
****
#### On Hold
If the job is temporarily On Hold, select this status to pause progression with the candidate
**Please note:**
Updating a candidates status in a closed requisition **does not** reopen the job. You are not able to increase a requisition on a closed job. You will need to reopen the job and add a requisition to the new job. If all requisitions are filled, the job will close automatically.
*For questions, comments, or issues, **[please contact us!](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en)***
- [Platform Setup and Navigation](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/platform-setup-and-navigation?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Account Setup](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/platform-setup-and-navigation?hsLang=en#account-setup)
- [ATS Features and Navigation](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/platform-setup-and-navigation?hsLang=en#ats-features-and-navigation)
- [User Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/platform-setup-and-navigation?hsLang=en#user-management)
- [Knowledge Base and Helpdesk Support](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/platform-setup-and-navigation?hsLang=en#knowledge-base-and-helpdesk-support)
- [Open and Manage Jobs](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/open-and-manage-jobs?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Jobs](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/open-and-manage-jobs?hsLang=en#jobs)
- [Requisitions](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/open-and-manage-jobs?hsLang=en#requisitions)
- [Company](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/open-and-manage-jobs?hsLang=en#company)
- [Candidate Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Candidate Experience](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en#candidate-experience)
- [Candidate Engagement](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en#candidate-engagement)
- [Candidate Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/candidate-management?hsLang=en#candidate-management)
- [Templates and Hiring Tools](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/templates-and-hiring-tools?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Job Templates](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/templates-and-hiring-tools?hsLang=en#job-templates)
- [Offer Letters](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/templates-and-hiring-tools?hsLang=en#offer-letters)
- [Screening and Hiring Tools](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/templates-and-hiring-tools?hsLang=en#screening-and-hiring-tools)
- [Third Party Services and Solutions](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Indeed Job Distribution](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#indeed-job-distribution)
- [Third Party Configuration](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#third-party-configuration)
- [HRIS Integrations](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#hris-integrations)
- [Job Data Feed Integrations](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#job-data-feed-integrations)
- [Other Integrations](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/third-party-services-and-solutions?hsLang=en#other-integrations)
- [Reports](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Getting Started](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#getting-started)
- [Report Details](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#report-details)
- [Report Features](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#report-features)
- [Talentcare Report](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#talentcare-report)
- [Talentcare SFTP](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/reports?hsLang=en#talentcare-sftp)
- [Recruitment Marketing Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/recruitment-marketing-management?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Job Advertising](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/recruitment-marketing-management?hsLang=en#job-advertising)
- [Employer Branding and Reputation Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/employer-branding-and-reputation-management?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Reputation Management](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/employer-branding-and-reputation-management?hsLang=en#reputation-management)
- [Advanced Features](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/advanced-features?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Partnership Features](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/advanced-features?hsLang=en#partnership-features)
- [Additional Training](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/additional-training?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Training Videos](https://learn.talentcare.com/knowledge/additional-training?hsLang=en#training-videos)
[](https://talentcare.com)
Talentcare Knowledge Base
[mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com)
Copyright © 2026, www.talentcare.com