Google Sheets Applicant Tracking Template

An applicant tracking system designed for clients and agencies — powered by Google Sheets.

Data sources supported

Softr Databases
Airtable
Google Sheets
Notion
SmartSuite
Xano
Coda
monday.com
Supabase
ClickUp
HubSpot
BigQuery
PostgreSQL
SQL Server
Maria DB
MySQL
REST API

Categories

Portals
HR & Recruiting
Professional Services

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Overview

This free template helps you build an applicant tracking system using your Google Sheets data, so you can eliminate messy spreadsheets, back-and-forth emails, and status update calls.

Why use this Google Sheets applicant tracking template

  • Centralize your hiring workflows: Manage job openings, candidate submissions, and recruiter assignments in one place.
  • Speed up communication between clients and recruiters: Give each user group a tailored experience with the data and actions they need.
  • Track hiring progress at a glance: From job posting to placement, monitor every step with real-time updates and filtering.

Template features:

  • Role-based access
  • Job & candidate management
  • Progress tracking
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Built-in communication tools
  • Recruiter assignment
  • Works on any device

Who is this Google Sheets applicant tracking template for?

While designed for recruitment agencies, this template works well for any business that manages hiring workflows across teams or clients:

  • Recruiting & staffing firms: Collaborate with clients to manage openings and place candidates faster.
  • In-house talent teams: Support distributed hiring across departments or business units.
  • HR consultants: Offer a white-labeled hiring portal for clients to manage candidates and roles.
  • Freelance recruiters: Use the portal to present candidates professionally and keep track of hiring outcomes.
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How to set up your Google Sheets applicant tracking system template

  1. 1
    Click Use template: Sign up or log in to your Softr account (it’s free, no credit card required!)
  2. 2
    Connect and map your data: Connect to any of 14+ data sources (like Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, and more) in just a few clicks. Map your data to replace mock content in pre-set fields and pages.
  3. 3
    Customize logic and branding: Adjust layouts with drag-and-drop. Set user groups and permissions to control access, then style everything to match your brand.
  4. 4
    Go live in minutes: Your Google Sheets applicant tracking system is ready! Publish and share the URL with your clients to start collaborating.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need technical experience to use this?
  • What data sources are supported?
  • Can I give different access to clients and recruiters?
  • Can candidates apply through the portal?
  • Can I customize the look and feel?

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