Candidate tracking software that keeps every applicant visible
Draft gives every candidate a complete profile, a place on your pipeline board, and a full activity history. No one slips through the cracks.
100%
Of candidate interactions tracked
Zero
Candidates lost to inbox chaos
5 sec
To find any past applicant
Free
Unlimited candidates
Key capabilities
Rich candidate profiles
Auto-parsed resumes, interview notes, email history, scorecards, and documents. Everything about a candidate lives in one place.
Activity timeline
See every interaction with a candidate in chronological order. Applications, emails, stage changes, notes, and file uploads are all tracked.
Smart tagging
Tag candidates by skill, seniority, location, or any custom label. Filter your pipeline instantly to find exactly who you need.
Pipeline stages
Drag candidates through customizable stages. Applied, Screening, Interview, Offer, Hired, or any stages you define.
AI search across your talent pool
Search past and current candidates with natural language queries. Rediscover great people who applied months ago for different roles.
Candidate self-service portal
Applicants check their status, upload documents, and complete questionnaires without emailing your team.
Why dedicated candidate tracking software matters
Every lost candidate is a lost opportunity. When applications live in scattered email threads, shared drives, and spreadsheets, good people get overlooked. Candidate tracking software centralizes every applicant in a single system where nothing is forgotten and every interaction is recorded.
Draft creates a rich profile for every candidate the moment they apply. Their resume is parsed, contact details are extracted, and the profile is placed on your visual pipeline board. From that point forward, every email, note, scorecard, and stage change is logged automatically.
Build a searchable talent pool over time
Most companies hire the same types of roles repeatedly. With Draft, candidates who were not selected for one role stay in your database forever. When a similar position opens, use AI-powered search to find them instantly. Type 'product designers with fintech experience' and get ranked matches from your entire history.
Tags and custom fields make your talent pool even more powerful. Label candidates as Silver Medalists to quickly surface runners-up from past searches. Add location tags, salary expectations, or availability dates to filter your pool with precision.
Frequently asked questions
Every candidate gets a profile with parsed resume data, an activity timeline, and a position on your visual pipeline board. All emails, notes, and stage changes are logged automatically.
Yes. Upload a CSV file and Draft will import your candidate data. Profiles are created automatically and you can enrich them by uploading resumes afterward.
No. Draft's free plan includes unlimited candidates. Your talent pool grows with every role you hire for, and all candidates remain searchable indefinitely.
Yes. Draft provides a self-service portal where candidates can check their application status, upload additional documents, and complete assigned questionnaires.
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