Stage changes affect the application selected, not every application belonging to that candidate.
- Open employer Applications and filter to the intended job.
- Review the candidate’s submitted record and current stage.
- Choose a permitted target stage through the list, review panel or Kanban controls.
- Read the stage-change confirmation and any required explanation.
- Confirm once, then refresh/reopen the application.
- Check the new stage and activity timeline before making another change.
Your role may be allowed to review but not move applications. Stage changes can trigger configured automation or notifications; do not use live applicants for practice. A stage label alone is not a signed offer or candidate acceptance.