Visual cues are powerful tools that help us process information quickly. In recruiting, being able to instantly understand where candidates stand in the hiring process can save you valuable time and ensure smoother operations. That's why we've introduced the ability to customize colors for each job stage in Recruiterflow.
How to Set the Color for a Job Stage
Customizing job stage colors in Recruiterflow is easy and straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:
Go to Job Settings:
Log in to your Recruiterflow account.
Navigate to Settings from the sidebar menu.
Click on Job settings and head to Job stage settings.
Select a Job Stage:
You will see a list of all the stages currently set up in your pipeline. By default, you will see some colors already added to your job stages. However, if you wish to customize the color, click on the edit icon adjacent to a job stage.
Customize the Color:
Once you click on the edit icon, you’ll see a color window showing the stage color and a preview of how it looks in the pipeline.
You can now click on the hex code OR the color. You will see four options to add a color:
The RGB format
The HSL format
The Hex code
Manually pick a color from the palette
Choose the desired color that represents the meaning of that stage for your team. For example, green for successful stages, yellow for pending review, and red for stages that need attention.
Save Changes:
Once you have selected the colors for your stages, click Update to apply the changes. The updated colors will now reflect in your candidate pipeline.
Benefits of Customizing Job Stage Colors:
Enhanced Clarity: Color-coded stages make it easier to visualize the flow of candidates in the hiring process.
Quick Decision-Making: Instantly spot the stages where candidates might be stuck (e.g., red for bottlenecks) or progressing well (e.g., green for moving forward).
Improved Team Collaboration: A standardized color code across your team ensures everyone understands the status of candidates at a glance.
Personalized Workflow: Customize colors based on your team's preferences and create a more intuitive recruiting process.
Here's an example that can explain the feature better:
Imagine you're managing several candidates across different job openings. Your pipeline looks cluttered, and it's difficult to quickly see where candidates are getting stuck or moving forward.
Before using color customization:
All stages look the same, making it hard to spot bottlenecks. You spend extra time clicking through profiles or reading notes to understand a candidate's status.
After using color customization:
You set green for stages where candidates are moving smoothly (like "Client Submission or Hired").
You use yellow for the "Offer" stages, indicating candidates are in the decision-making phase.
You use red for stages like "Disqualified"
This color-coded approach means you can quickly scan your pipeline, prioritize tasks, and reduce time spent on repetitive checks. It also aligns your team, creating a unified visual standard that boosts efficiency.