Submitting a candidate

Last updated: June 18, 2026

This article explains how to submit a candidate to a client through HirePort's structured submission form, ensuring your proposal is complete and profesisonal.

In this article

  • Step 1: Create and complete the candidate profile

  • Step 2: Complete the candidate profile

  • Step 3: Submit your candidate proposal

  • Extra option: Submit your candidate proposal from the job

  • Support

Step 1: Create a candidate profile

  1. Go to the Candidates overview.

  2. Click + to create a new candidate profile.

Tip: You can also bulk upload multiple candidates at once using CV files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT) or a CSV file. CSV templates are available to download, a basic template (required fields only) and a complete template (all available fields). Use the Upload Multiple Files button or drag and drop files directly onto the screen. The form will auto-fill and auto-save.

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Step 2: Complete the candidate profile

Fill in the candidate details using the sections below (if you didn't use the CV upload function).

Admin

  • First name (required)

  • Last name (required)

  • Email (required)

  • Phone

  • LinkedIn profile link

  • CV upload (max file size: 2MB)

  • Lives in (city)

Domain

  • Seniority

  • Specialisations

Current Job

  • Current role

  • Current company

Compensation (preset values you can adjust per role when proposing)

  • Currency

  • Type of employment

  • Salary + salary interval

  • Notice period (months)

  • Does the candidate need a: Phone, Laptop

  • Current contract type

Additional info

  • Private notes — not visible to clients

When you're done, make sure to click Add candidate at the bottom of the page.

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Step 3: Submit your candidate proposal

  1. From within the candidate overview, click Propose to job for the relevant candidate.

  2. Select the relevant position.

  3. Complete the required fields:

    • Candidate introduction

    • Match explanation

    • Candidate's motivation

    • Additional comments

    • Confirmed salary expectations

  4. Review the information and check the confirmation box.

  5. Click Propose candidate.

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Extra option: Submit your candidate proposal from the job

  1. Open the jobs overview.

  2. Open the job you would like to propose a candidate to.

  3. Click Propose to Job.

  4. Complete the required fields:

    • Candidate introduction

    • Job fit/candidate's motivation

    • Additional comments

    • Confirmed salary expectations

  5. Review the information and check the confirmation box.

  6. Click Propose candidate.

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Need Help?

Check our knowledge base for detailed guides and tips

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  • Not logged in? Email your question to support@hireport.io

  • For job-specific questions, reach out to your customer through the chat functionality

Remember: Your success is our success. We're here to help you make the most of HirePort!