On this page, you can find several examples of workflows and email templates that are commonly used for HR processes. Remember to visit our article Creation of Workflows and Email templates for learning how to set them up.
For these examples, we will first create the email templates and, afterward, we will build the workflows in which they will be used.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Automatic notification to the Hiring Manager and/or a Hiring Team member when a new application has been received
- Automatic notification to the Hiring Manager and/or a Hiring Team member when a candidate has sent a new email
- Automatic rejection of a candidate if he/she is not suitable for the position
- Automatic notification for being mentioned in recruiting
Automatic notification to the Hiring Manager and/or a Hiring Team member when a new application has been received
Email template overview
First, set up the details of your email template:
Email template name: Notification of a new application
Subject: There is a new application for the position {!position.jobTitle}
Body:
Hello,
There is a new application from {!candidate.firstName} {!candidate.lastName} for the position as {!position.jobTitle}. You can now view the application here in Kenjo.
Best regards,
Your Recruiting Team |
Afterward, fill in the email template settings on the right panel as follows:
- Category: choose Recruiting
- Company: choose your preferred company
- Language: choose your preferred language
- Object: Candidate position
- Field: (empty)
Finally, click CREATE to save your email template and finish the first step.
Workflow definition overview
First, fill in the fields as follows:
Workflow name | Notification of a new application |
Object | Candidate position |
Trigger | Candidate position record is created |
Schedule | Immediately after |
Filter | Origin - equals to - Career site |
Your workflow will look like this (make sure to add all the filters from the table above):
Click SAVE AND NEXT. Then, click ADD ACTION and fill the fields as follows:
Action name | Notification of a new application |
Action type | Notification of a new application |
Email template | Automatic reply when a new application is received |
Sender email address | [email protected] |
Recipient | Groups - Hiring managers |
The action you just added will look like this:
Finally, click ADD ACTION. Click FINISH to finish setting up your workflow. Remember to activate your workflow once you are ready to use it by setting the toggle ACTIVE.
Automatic notification to the Hiring Manager and/or a Hiring Team member when a candidate has sent a new email
Email template overview
First, set up the details of your email template:
Email template name: Notification of email from new application
Subject: There is a new email from the candidate {!candidate.firstName} {!candidate.lastName}
Body:
Hello,
there is a new message from {!candidate.firstName} {!candidate.lastName} who applied to the position as {!position.jobTitle}. You can now see the email here.
Best regards,
Your Recruiting Team |
Afterward, fill in the email template settings on the right panel as follows:
- Category: choose Recruiting
- Company: choose your preferred company
- Language: choose your preferred language
- Object: Candidate position
- Field: (empty)
Finally, click CREATE to save your email template and finish the first step.
Workflow definition overview
First, fill in the fields as follows:
Workflow name | Notification of email from new application |
Object | Candidate position |
Trigger | Candidate position record is updated |
Schedule | Immediately after |
Filter | New email received on - is modified |
Your workflow will look like this (make sure to add all the filters from the table above):
Click SAVE AND NEXT. Then, click ADD ACTION and fill the fields as follows:
Action name | Notification of email from new application |
Action type | Email alert |
Email template | Notification of email from new application |
Sender email addres | [email protected] |
Recipient | Groups - Hiring managers / Hiring members |
The action you just added will look like this:
Finally, click ADD ACTION. Click FINISH to finish setting up your workflow. Remember to activate your workflow once you are ready to use it by setting the toggle ACTIVE.
Automatic rejection of a candidate if he/she is not suitable for the position
Email template overview
First, set up the details of your email template:
Email template name: Automatic rejection of applicants
Subject: Feedback on your application at *Insert company name here*
Body:
Hello {!candidate.firstName},
Thank you for your application and your interest in our company! We appreciate all the effort and time you put into your application.
After careful consideration of your application, we have to inform you that, unfortunately, we have decided to proceed with another candidate.
We are very sorry not to be able to send you a positive message and wish you all the best for your future career.
Best regards,
Your Recruiting Team |
Afterward, fill in the email template settings on the right panel as follows:
- Category: choose Recruiting
- Company: choose your preferred company
- Language: choose your preferred language
- Object: Candidate position
- Field: (empty)
Finally, click CREATE to save your email template and finish the first step.
Workflow definition overview
First, fill in the fields as follows:
Workflow name | Automatic rejection of applicants |
Object | Candidate position |
Trigger | Candidate position record is updated |
Schedule | Immediately after |
Filter | Pipeline stage - equals to - pre-selection Rejected - is mo Rejected - equals to - rejected |
Your workflow will look like this:
Note: To choose a Value for the Filter Pipeline stage, you must have created different hiring stages and hiring pipelines. If you still have not done so, click here to learn how to manage your Job openings.
Click SAVE AND NEXT. Then, click ADD ACTION and fill the fields as follows:
Action name | Automatic rejection of applicants |
Action type | Email alert |
Email template | Automatic rejection of applicants |
Sender email address | [email protected] |
Recipient | Candidate |
The action you just added will look like this:
Finally, click ADD ACTION. Click FINISH to finish setting up your workflow. Remember to activate your workflow once you are ready to use it by setting the toggle ACTIVE.
Automatic notification for being mentioned in recruiting
Email template overview
First, set up the details of your email template:
Email template name: Notification for being mentioned
Subject: You were mentioned in a Candidate profile
Body:
Hello, You have been mentioned in a comment on the Candidate {!candidate.firstName} {!candidate.lastName} for the job opening {!position.jobTitle}. Check your mentions in Kenjo to see what has been said. Best regards, Your Recruiting Team |
Afterward, fill in the email template settings on the right panel as follows:
- Category: choose Recruiting
- Company: choose your preferred company
- Language: choose your preferred language
- Object: Candidate position
- Field: (empty)
Finally, click CREATE to save your email template and finish the first step.
Workflow definition overview
First, fill in the fields as follows:
Workflow name | Notification for mentioning hiring member |
Object | Candidate position |
Trigger | Candidate position record is updated |
Schedule | Immediately after |
Filter | You were mentioned - is modified |
Your workflow will look like this:
Click SAVE AND NEXT. Then, click ADD ACTION and fill the fields as follows:
Action name | Notification for mentioning hiring member |
Action type | Email alert |
Email template | Notification for mentioning hiring member |
Sender email address | [email protected] |
Recipient | Related employee |
The action you just added will look like this:
Finally, click ADD ACTION. Click FINISH to finish setting up your workflow. Remember to activate your workflow once you are ready to use it by setting the toggle ACTIVE.
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