# Applications overview & filters

### Applications overview

In JOIN, all incoming applications are grouped into three sub-tabs under the `Applications` tab:

* `Active`: Applications that are currently in the `Screening`, `Qualified`, or `Offer` hiring state
* `Hired`: Applications that have been marked as hired
* `Rejected`: Applications that have been rejected

You can view and manage these applications from the `Applications` tab in the sidebar menu. Each view gives you access to search tools, filters, sorting, and customisable column options.

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### Applications table

Each application is listed in a structured table with sortable columns — ideal for reviewing candidates and progressing them through your pipeline. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll see in the applications table:

<table><thead><tr><th width="184.96875">Column</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>Name</code></td><td>Displays the candidate's name and profile image. Click the name to open the candidate’s profile. Use checkboxes to select one or multiple candidates for bulk actions.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Applied for</code></td><td>The job title associated with an application.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Stage</code></td><td>Displays the current pipeline stage for the application. You can update it using the dropdown menu. </td></tr><tr><td><code>Job location</code></td><td>The location assigned to the job the candidate applied for.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Email</code></td><td>The candidate's email address.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Applied on</code></td><td>The date the application was submitted or was added to account.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Candidate country</code></td><td>Shows the candidate's country if they entered it in the application form.</td></tr><tr><td><code>GDPR status</code></td><td>Indicates whether consent has been requested or given. If candidates are added manually or via the Chrome extension, JOIN sends a consent request automatically. <a href="../legal-and-data-privacy/candidate-consent">Learn more</a> <i class="fa-square-arrow-up-right">:square-arrow-up-right:</i></td></tr><tr><td><code>Source</code></td><td>Where the application came from (e.g. <code>Manually imported</code>, <code>Talent Pool</code>, or <code>Chrome Extension</code>).</td></tr><tr><td><code>Tags</code></td><td>Tags assigned to the application. Click a tag icon <i class="fa-tag">:tag:</i> to view or add more.</td></tr><tr><td><code>CV</code></td><td>If a CV is available, click to view or download it.</td></tr><tr><td><code>Actions</code></td><td>Includes a quick reject button and a more options <i class="fa-ellipsis-stroke">:ellipsis-stroke:</i> menu. You can click to open additional options like <code>Copy email</code> or <code>Download CV</code>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Additional table features

* Use the pagination controls at the bottom of the table to view 10, 25, 50, or 100 entries per page.
* You can scroll the applications table horizontally to view more columns or vertically to view more rows.
* The `Name` column is fixed and always visible when scrolling.

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### Search and quick filters

You can quickly locate specific applications in two main ways:

#### 1. Global search

Use the search bar at the top of the main menu to search for a candidate's name from anywhere. Alternatively, press `Cmd + K` (Mac) or `Ctrl + K` (Windows) to open the search.

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#### 2. Applications table search

On the `Applications` page, use the search icon on the top-right of the table to look up a candidate directly within the current view.

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### Using filters

Use filters to narrow down your list of applications based on specific details.

Click the `Filters` button to open the full list of available filters. You can apply one or multiple filters at the same time. Click anywhere on the screen close the dropdown.

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To the right of the `Filters` button, you’ll see two dropdowns with quick access filters:

* `Job`: Filters applications by job title
* `Job status`: Filter by the job’s publication status (e.g. `Online`, `Offline`, `Archived`)

#### Available filters

Click the `Filters` button to view all standard filters. You can apply multiple filters at once. Available options include:

* `Hiring state` : Filter by application stage: `Screening`, `Qualified`, or `Offer`
* `Application source` : Filter by where the application came from, such as `Imported`, `Talent Pool`, `JOIN Chrome Extension`, etc.&#x20;
* `Application tags` : Filter by tags added to the candidates
* `Candidate country` : Narrow down applications based on the candidate's location
* `Application date` : Use the date picker to select a specific day or range
* `Job` : Filter by all jobs the user has access to
* `Job status` : Filter by status including `Online`, `Offline`, and `Archived`
* `Job location` : Filter based on the locations assigned to jobs

{% hint style="info" %}
Each time you select a filter, the table updates automatically. Filter buttons turn blue once applied and show how many options are selected.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

#### Resetting filters

All filters work independently and persist as you navigate between application sub-tabs.&#x20;

There are multiple ways to reset filters:

* Click on an individual blue filter pill and then click `Reset filter` to remove just that filter.
* Open the `Filters` menu and click `Reset all filters` at the bottom to clear everything.
* If no results are found, you’ll see a "No exact matches" message and a `Clear filters` button to quickly start over.

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The `Filters` button turns blue when filters are active and grey when cleared.
{% endhint %}

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### Customising table view

You can personalise your application table by adjusting visible columns and sorting options.

1. Click the settings icon <i class="fa-gear">:gear:</i> (top-right of the table).
2. Under `Visible data`, toggle on or off the fields you want to display

   Available columns include:

   * `Applied for`
   * `Stage`
   * `Job location`
   * `Candidate country`
   * `GDPR status`
   * `Source`
   * `Tags`
   * `CV`
3. Toggle on/off the columns you want to see. The `Name` column is fixed and cannot be hidden.
4. Reorder columns by dragging the six-dot handle <i class="fa-grip-dots-vertical">:grip-dots-vertical:</i>next to each visible column.
5. You can also sort applications by different fields under `Sort by`. Choose how you'd like to order your table:
   * `Name`: `A to Z` / `Z to A`
   * `Applied on`: `Newest first` / `Oldest first`

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{% hint style="success" %}
Customising your view allows you to reduce visual clutter and focus on the most relevant candidate information.
{% endhint %}

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### Managing applications

JOIN offers multiple ways to take action on applications directly from the table view.

* **Update pipeline stage**: Use the dropdown in the `Stage` column to move candidates through your pipeline.

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* **Add or edit tag**s: Click the icon <i class="fa-tag">:tag:</i> in the `Tags` column to open the tag manager. You can add new tags or remove existing ones.

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* **Reject**: Click the rejection icon <i class="fa-ban">:ban:</i> in the `Actions` column to quickly reject a candidate.

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* **Take bulk actions**: Use the checkboxes to select multiple candidates and take actions from the bottom toolbar. Options include: `Add tags`, `Reject`, `Export`, `Remove applications`.
