AI Recruiter gives you more control when testing bots and building end-to-end hiring sequences. You can select the job and bot used in a test simulation, and use Handoff nodes to pass candidate context from one sequence to the next.
These updates help you test AI Recruiter in a context that more closely matches how it will run in production and build multi-step hiring journeys without manually transferring candidate information between sequences.
The following features are available in AI Recruiter:
- Job selection in test simulations: Select the job used for a New Application test simulation and find the applicant you want to test by name or applicant ID.
- Bot selection in test simulations: Select the bot you want to test. AI Recruiter only displays bots that are available for the selected flow.
- Handoff nodes: Handoff nodes replace the Workflow Finished endpoint and let you choose whether a branch should continue to the next sequence or end.
- Multiple bots in a sequence: End-to-end hiring sequences can use a Match bot followed by a New Applicant bot, allowing you to build a multi-step hiring journey.
Testing a New Application Flow with a Specific Job
When you test a New Application flow, you must select the job that you want the simulation to use. The selected job provides the context for the test run.
You can also search for the applicant you want to test using their name or applicant ID.
This lets you test a bot against a specific job and applicant scenario instead of running an ambiguous test.
Selecting a Job and Applicant
- Open the New Application flow in AI Recruiter.
- Start a test simulation.
- Select the job you want to use for the simulation.
- Search for the applicant using their name or applicant ID.
- Select the applicant and continue with the simulation.
The simulation uses the selected job and applicant context when running the test.
Selecting a Bot for a Test Simulation
You can select the specific bot you want to test from the test simulation.
The available bots depend on the flow you're testing. AI Recruiter only displays bots that belong to that flow, helping you select the correct bot for the scenario.
The selected bot's name is also displayed in the simulation so you can confirm which bot you're testing.
Viewing Available Bots by Flow
Candidate Matching
- Job bots
- Talent Screening bots
New Application
- Applicant Entity bots
- Post bots
Other bot types aren't displayed for these flows.
Using Handoff Nodes to Continue a Sequence
AI Recruiter now uses Handoff nodes instead of Workflow Finished at the end of a branch.
A Handoff node determines whether the current branch should pass its candidate and evaluation context to the next sequence or end.
The node provides two options:
- Handoff Next: Pass the record to the next sequence.
- Don't Handoff: End the branch without continuing to another sequence.
Understanding What Information Is Passed
When you select Handoff Next, AI Recruiter automatically carries the relevant context into the next sequence, including:
- Job ID
- Candidate ID
- Current Stage
- Evaluation and candidate context from the previous sequence
You don't need to map individual fields or select the information to pass manually.
Adding a Handoff Node
Every branch should end with a Handoff node.
If a branch doesn't have one, select + Add Handoff node to add it.
After adding the node, choose whether you want the branch to:
- Continue to the next sequence using Handoff Next, or
- End at the current sequence using Don't Handoff.
Building an End-to-End Hiring Sequence
You can now use two purpose-built bots in sequence to support an end-to-end hiring flow:
- Match bot — handles candidate matching.
- New Applicant bot — handles the new applicant step.
The output and candidate context from one sequence can be handed off to the next using the Handoff node.
This replaces the earlier approach of using a single master bot with a dynamic introduction to support multiple use cases.
Understanding Key Considerations
- A job is required before you can run a New Application test simulation.
- You can find an applicant by their candidate name or applicant ID.
- The bot picker only shows bots that belong to the flow you're testing.
- Handoff Next automatically transfers the relevant candidate and evaluation context to the next sequence.
- You don't need to manually map fields between sequences.
- Don't Handoff behaves like the previous Workflow Finished option and ends the branch.
- End-to-end hiring uses a Match bot followed by a New Applicant bot rather than a single master bot.
- Accounts using the earlier dynamic-intro approach will move to the new two-bot sequence when it is ready.
FAQs
Do I have to select a job for every test simulation?
You must select a job when running a New Application test simulation. The selected job determines the context used for the test.
Can I test a specific applicant?
Yes. After selecting the job, you can search for an applicant using their name or applicant ID.
Will I see every bot when selecting a bot for a simulation?
No. AI Recruiter filters the available bots based on the flow you're testing. This ensures that you only select a bot that belongs to that flow.
Do I need to manually map candidate information when handing off to another sequence?
No. When you select Handoff Next, AI Recruiter automatically carries the relevant candidate and evaluation context to the next sequence.
What happens if I select Don't Handoff?
The current branch ends without passing the record to another sequence. This is equivalent to the previous Workflow Finished behavior.
What happens if a branch doesn't have a Handoff node?
You can select + Add handoff node to add one to the branch.
Can I use one master bot for multiple use cases?
No. The new end-to-end approach uses separate purpose-built bots. A Match bot and New Applicant bot run in sequence to support the hiring journey.