The ATS software built for how teams actually hire
Draft replaces clunky ATS systems with an intuitive platform your whole team will use. Visual kanban pipelines, AI-powered candidate search, and automations that eliminate busywork.
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Key capabilities
Visual kanban pipeline
Drag and drop candidates through hiring stages on a board your whole team can see. Customize columns for every role.
AI-powered candidate search
Search your talent pool using natural language. Ask for 'marketing managers with SaaS experience' and get ranked results instantly.
Automated CV parsing
Resumes are automatically parsed into rich, searchable candidate profiles the moment they apply. No manual data entry.
Custom career pages
Launch a branded careers page with your logo, colors, and culture content. Embedded forms convert visitors into applicants.
Slack notifications
Get real-time alerts in Slack when candidates apply, advance stages, or leave notes. Stay in the loop without checking another tab.
Bulk candidate actions
Tag, move, reject, or export resumes for dozens of candidates at once. Download all resumes as a ZIP with one click.
What makes Draft different from other ATS software?
Most ATS systems were designed for compliance, not collaboration. They trap recruiters in rigid workflows and bury candidates behind endless form fields. Draft takes the opposite approach: we built an ATS platform that feels like the modern tools your team already loves.
The visual kanban pipeline puts every open role on a single board. Drag candidates between stages, leave contextual notes, and tag teammates for feedback. Interview scheduling syncs with Google Calendar so you never double-book a panel. Every action triggers the next step automatically.
Where legacy ATS software forces you to memorize boolean search strings, Draft lets you search in plain English. Type 'frontend developers in Berlin who speak German' and our AI returns ranked matches from your existing talent pool. It is the fastest way to rediscover great candidates you have already sourced.
Automate the repetitive parts of recruiting
Draft's email templates fire automatically when candidates hit specific stages. Send a thank-you note on application, a prep guide before interviews, and an offer letter when they clear the final round. Every template is customizable and supports merge fields for a personal touch.
Questionnaires screen candidates before a recruiter ever opens their profile. Set qualifying questions per job and let Draft surface the most relevant applicants first. Combined with automated CV parsing, your team spends time evaluating people instead of processing paperwork.
Share jobs everywhere, manage them in one place
Post openings to LinkedIn, share on Twitter/X, or send a direct link via email. Every source is tracked so you know exactly where your best candidates come from. The analytics dashboard shows pipeline conversion rates, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness at a glance.
Candidates get their own self-service portal to check application status, upload documents, and complete questionnaires. Fewer status-check emails means your recruiters can focus on higher-value work.
Frequently asked questions
Draft combines the structure of an ATS with the usability of modern project management tools. You get kanban pipelines, AI search, Slack integration, and automated workflows without the steep learning curve of legacy platforms.
Yes. You can import candidates from CSV files to bring your existing talent pool into Draft. Our parsing engine will enrich imported records with structured profile data.
Draft offers a generous free tier with unlimited job postings, unlimited candidates, a branded careers page, and team collaboration. Premium adds AI-powered search, advanced analytics, and custom workflows.
You can share jobs directly to LinkedIn and Twitter/X, or distribute a unique link via email and other channels. Source tracking shows which channels deliver the best candidates.
Type a natural language query like 'senior backend engineers with Python experience' and Draft's AI searches your entire candidate database, returning ranked results based on profile match strength.
Related resources
Kanban Pipeline
See how the visual drag-and-drop pipeline helps teams manage candidates across every hiring stage.
Read moreAnalytics Dashboard
Track pipeline conversion, time-to-hire, and source effectiveness with real-time recruiting metrics.
Read moreCareer Pages
Build a branded careers page that converts visitors into applicants without any code.
Read moreCandidate Management
Manage your full talent pool with rich profiles, tags, notes, and AI-powered search.
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