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Import Candidates from CSV & Excel

Quickly migrate existing candidate databases or upload new applicants into vacancies, talent pools, recruitment events, and tags.

Talantula Import Pipeline

From file to candidates - validated, reliable, and fully traceable

Prepare before import

Create and manage the referenced entities in Talantula

Vacancies
Pools
Events
Tags
Team Members
Tenant dropdown values
1

Upload file

Tenant admin upload CSV or XLS file

Candidates data
 
2

Validation Engine

Backend validation of all referenced entities

Demand existsTeam members existReferenced dropdown values exist
Valid
2

Asynchronous Import

Validation passed. Import starts in the background.

Processed asynchronouslyNo UI blockingScalable and reliableSafe for large files
 
2

Candidate Processing

Each row is processed individually.

Create candidateAssign to demandAdd commentsSet workflow step and status
 
Invalid

Error Report

File contains invalid referencesError message with detailsRecruiter corrects the file and uploads again

Built for Large Candidate Migrations

Whether you are migrating from another ATS, importing candidates from recruitment agencies, or uploading attendees from hiring events, Talantula is designed to process large candidate datasets quickly and reliably. Import entire recruitment databases in minutes instead of entering information manually.

🔹 Import candidates from CSV and Excel spreadsheets.
🔹 Migrate data from legacy ATS and HR systems.
🔹 Upload recruitment agency candidate lists.
🔹 Import career fair and recruitment event participants.
🔹 Process thousands of candidates in a single import.

Validation Before Import

Before any candidate is created, Talantula performs a comprehensive pre-import validation of all referenced entities. Any reference that cannot be resolved is reported before processing begins, ensuring data integrity and preventing inconsistent recruitment records.

🔹 Validate every referenced entity before importing.
🔹 Detect missing or invalid references before any candidate is created.
🔹 Verify data integrity across candidates, applications, and related records.
🔹 Receive detailed validation errors with actionable information.
🔹 Ensure reliable imports with consistent recruitment data.

Rich Candidate Data

Import much more than basic contact information. Talantula supports comprehensive candidate profiles, previous employment, education, skills, assessments, workflow information, recruiter comments, referrals, and recruitment history, making platform migrations straightforward.

🔹 Candidate profile and contact information.
🔹 Education and employment history.
🔹 Skills, programming languages and business areas.
🔹 Recruiter comments and referral information.
🔹 Assessments, workflow stages and application status.

Asynchronous Processing

Large imports run asynchronously in the background, allowing recruiters to continue working while candidates are processed. Each record is evaluated individually, ensuring that problematic rows do not interrupt the entire import.

🔹 Import continues in the background.
🔹 Suitable for large recruitment databases.
🔹 Individual candidate processing for maximum reliability.
🔹 Duplicate and invalid records are skipped automatically.
🔹 Continue recruiting while imports are running.

Automatic Assignment

Imported candidates immediately become part of your recruitment process. Assign candidates to vacancies, talent pools, recruitment events, or tags while preserving workflow stages, recruiter comments, referrals, and assessment results.

🔹 Assign candidates to vacancies during import.
🔹 Import directly into talent pools.
🔹 Populate recruitment events with attendees.
🔹 Preserve workflow progress and application status.
🔹 Retain recruiter comments and referral history.

Works Together With

👥 Talent Pools & Recruitment CRMBuild long-term relationships with candidates beyond a single vacancy.
🎟️ Event ManagementHost career fairs, networking events, and hiring drives effortlessly.
📂 Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Keep every candidate organized from application to hiring with a centralized recruitment workspace.

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