The Candidate Source Tracking feature automatically captures where each applicant applied from, whether it’s from LinkedIn, job boards, or your website. This allows for smarter and more informed sourcing decisions based on data. The source is recorded automatically during the application or sign-up process.
💡 How to use the ?source= parameter
To track where your candidates are coming from, you can manually add the ?source= tag at the end of your job application or Candidate Portal links.
For example:
In this case, “Promotion” will be recorded as the candidate’s source.
You can customize the value to match any platform you're using, like Facebook, EmailCampaign, CareersPage, or even a recruiter’s name. Just make sure the value is clear and easy to identify.
This method is especially useful when sharing job links across multiple channels, so you can track which ones bring in the most candidates.
🎯 Key Features of Source Tracking
Source detection
Tracks the candidate's source using the
?source=parameter in the job application and Candidate Portal sign-up links.Smart fallback using browser referrer
If the
?source=parameter is missing, the system uses the browser’s referrer (the previous webpage the user was on) to identify the source.Clean, readable source names
Referrer domains like
linkedin.comorindeed.comare automatically mapped to user-friendly names like “LinkedIn” or “Indeed.”Stored in the Candidate Profile
The source is saved in the "Source" field of each candidate’s profile, which is very useful for filtering and reporting.
Context-aware tagging
Depending on how the candidate enters, the source is tagged as either:
From a job application: Apply Page – [SourceName]
From the Candidate Portal: Candidate Portal – [SourceName]
No overwriting on future visits
Once the source is recorded, it won’t change—even if the candidate returns through a different link.
❓ FAQs
What if a candidate uses a link without ?source= and there’s no browser referrer?
What if a candidate uses a link without ?source= and there’s no browser referrer?
The system will still tag the context as "Apply Page" or "Candidate Portal."
Can a candidate have multiple sources?
Can a candidate have multiple sources?
No. The source is captured only once during the first visit and remains unchanged.
Why use both URL parameters and referrer data?
Why use both URL parameters and referrer data?
URL parameters provide more accurate tracking, especially for campaigns. Referrer data acts as a reliable backup.
What if the referrer is blocked or unavailable?
What if the referrer is blocked or unavailable?
The system will still log the context (Apply Page or Candidate Portal), even without the source name.
Will the source be retained across multi-page forms?
Will the source be retained across multi-page forms?
Yes. The system preserves the source throughout the entire session.
Hope this helps!