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.
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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
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Step 1: Create a candidate profile
Go to the Candidates overview.
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.

Step 2: Complete the candidate profile
Fill in the candidate details using the sections below (if you didn't use the CV upload function).
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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.

Step 3: Submit your candidate proposal
From within the candidate overview, click Propose to job for the relevant candidate.
Select the relevant position.
Complete the required fields:
Candidate introduction
Match explanation
Candidate's motivation
Additional comments
Confirmed salary expectations
Review the information and check the confirmation box.
Click Propose candidate.

Extra option: Submit your candidate proposal from the job
Open the jobs overview.
Open the job you would like to propose a candidate to.
Click Propose to Job.
Complete the required fields:
Candidate introduction
Job fit/candidate's motivation
Additional comments
Confirmed salary expectations
Review the information and check the confirmation box.
Click Propose candidate.

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