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Candidate relationship nurturing

Automatically nurtures passive candidates through personalized touchpoints, job matching, and engagement tracking to maintain relationships and convert them into active applicants when relevant opportunities arise.

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Workflow Trigger

Candidate added to talent pipeline in ATS without immediate placement

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Candidate enters talent pipeline

    A qualified candidate is added to the talent database but not immediately placed in a role. This triggers the nurturing workflow to maintain long-term relationship.

    BullhornGreenhouse
  2. 2
    Action

    Enrich candidate profile data

    Automatically pulls additional professional information, skills, and career updates from LinkedIn. Updates candidate record with latest employment status and connections.

    LinkedIn RecruiterBullhorn
  3. 3
    Decision

    Check engagement preference level

    Evaluates candidate's stated communication preferences and historical engagement rates. Routes to appropriate nurturing cadence based on their responsiveness and interest level.

    Crelate
  4. 4
    Action

    Send personalized content touchpoint

    Delivers targeted industry insights, career tips, or relevant job market updates via email. Content is customized based on candidate's role, industry, and career stage.

    BullhornLinkedIn Recruiter
  5. 5
    Action

    Match against new opportunities

    Continuously scans incoming job requisitions and automatically identifies potential matches. Flags high-compatibility positions for recruiter review and outreach.

    JobAdderLever
  6. 6
    Action

    Track engagement and update scoring

    Monitors email opens, LinkedIn profile views, and response rates to adjust candidate engagement score. Updates nurturing frequency and content strategy based on interaction data.

    CrelateBullhorn
  7. 7
    Output

    Generate nurturing performance report

    Creates weekly dashboard showing candidate engagement metrics, successful placements from nurtured talent, and pipeline health indicators for recruiter review.

    GreenhouseBullhorn

Outputs

  • Maintained candidate engagement scores
  • Automated job match alerts
  • Weekly nurturing performance dashboard

Key Metrics

  • Candidate response rate
  • Pipeline conversion rate
  • Time to placement for nurtured candidates

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