How to use these templates: Copy and paste directly into Slack, your ATS, or email. Hiring managers often read submissions on the go; this candidate submittal template cuts through the noise to speed up feedback.
TA.guru Pro-Tip: Always include a clear “Green Flag” and at least one “Watch-Out.” This anchors your calibration, builds trust, and shows you are acting as a talent advisor rather than simply passing along a CV.
Slack Template – (Copy & Paste)
Candidate: [Name] – [Current Job Title] @ [Current Company]
Profile: [LinkedIn Link] | Resume: [ATS Link / Attached]
The TL;DR:
[1-2 sentences on why this person is worth the Hiring Manager’s time. What is their hook?]
Alignment to Core Requirements:
- [Must-Have Skill 1]: [Brief evidence from your screening call]
- [Must-Have Skill 2]: [Brief evidence from your screening call]
- [Must-Have Skill 3]: [Brief evidence from your screening call]
Green Flags:
- [Detail 1 – e.g., scaled a similar system, knows tech stack, competitor background]
- [Detail 2 – e.g., exceptional communication, strong cultural alignment]
Watch-Outs / Areas to Probe:
- [Detail 1 – e.g., hasn’t managed a team this large, slightly over budget, short stint at last role. Tell the HM exactly what to dig into during their interview]
- [Detail 2 – e.g., lacks specific industry domain knowledge, meaning they may require extra ramp-up time]
Logistics & Comp:
- Expectations: [Base / Bonus / Equity] (Note if this is within/over budget)
- Notice Period: [e.g., 4 weeks / Available immediately]
- Location: [e.g., Hybrid – Dublin / Remote]
Next Steps: Are you a YES or NO for a 30-minute intro call? (If yes, they are available [Insert 2 timeslots]).
Example (Slack Version)
Candidate: Sarah Jenkins – Senior Backend Engineer @ FinTechCorp
Profile: linkedin.com/in/example | Resume: Attached in Greenhouse
The TL;DR:
Sarah is a strong backend specialist who just led the migration from a monolith to microservices at her current company. She hits all 3 of our core technical requirements and is looking for a step up in scale.
Alignment to Core Requirements:
- Golang: 4+ years writing Go in high-volume production environments.
- AWS Infrastructure: Hands-on with EKS and building scalable distributed systems.
- Mentorship: Currently acting as the technical lead and mentor for 3 mid-level developers.
Green Flags:
- Incredibly articulate. She explained a complex architectural trade-off perfectly during our screen.
- Coming from a highly regulated FinTech environment, so she already understands our data compliance constraints.
Watch-Outs / Areas to Probe:
- She hasn’t worked heavily with GraphQL yet (which we use). She’s willing to learn, but you should dig into her general API design fundamentals during the technical round.
Logistics & Comp:
- Expectations: €110,000 Base (Perfectly within our €100k-€120k band)
- Notice Period: 4 weeks
- Location: Dublin – Happy to do 2 days/week in the office.
Next Steps: Are you a YES or NO for a 30-minute intro call? (If yes, she is wide open this Thursday between 2 PM and 5 PM).
ATS / Email Template (Copy & Paste)
Use this for deep-dive roles, executive search, or complex technical hires where the Hiring Manager needs a comprehensive narrative.
Candidate: [Name] – [Current Job Title] @ [Current Company]
Profile: [LinkedIn Link] | Resume: [ATS Link / Attached]
Key Takeaways:
- [Bullet 1: High-level overview of their current role, tenure, and scale/level]
- [Bullet 2: Core technical or functional background focus]
- [Bullet 3: Specific domain experience highly relevant to this requisition]
Strengths:
- [Theme 1 – e.g., Leadership & Scale]: [Provide evidence. E.g., How many people do they manage? What processes do they own?]
- [Theme 2 – e.g., Technical/Functional Depth]: [Provide evidence. E.g., Specific architectures built, revenue targets hit, or projects delivered]
- [Theme 3 – e.g., Stakeholder/Product Alignment]: [Provide evidence. E.g., How do they collaborate cross-functionally?]
Concerns / Gaps:
- [Specific Gap 1 – e.g., Stack Misalignment]: [Explain the gap and its potential impact. E.g., Strong in X, but lacks Y. How will this affect their ramp-up time?]
- [Specific Gap 2 – e.g., Domain Exposure]: [Explain the gap. E.g., Great B2B experience, but lacks the specific B2C scale we need]
Overall Assessment
[A 2-3 sentence synthesis. Acknowledge the gaps, but explain why their strengths and overall trajectory make them a viable, strong submission for the role.]
Logistics & Comp:
- Current/Expected Salary: [Value]
- Notice Period: [Duration]
- Working Model: [e.g., Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Alignment]
- Work Authorisation: [e.g., Stamp 4 / Citizen / Requires Sponsorship]
Decision: [YES / NO]
Example – Detailed ATS / Email Version
Candidate: Sarah Jenkins – Senior Backend Engineer @ FinTechCorp
Profile: linkedin.com/in/example | Resume: Attached in Greenhouse
Key Takeaways:
- Sarah is a Senior Backend Engineer currently operating as a technical lead at FinTechCorp.
- She specialises in Golang and AWS infrastructure, with a recent focus on leading a major architectural migration from a monolith to microservices.
- She brings highly relevant domain experience in FinTech, giving her a deep understanding of data compliance and highly regulated engineering environments.
Strengths:
- Technical Architecture & Scale: Hands-on experience writing Golang (4+ years) and building scalable distributed systems using AWS (EKS) in high-volume production environments.
- Communication & Clarity: Incredibly articulate. During the initial screen, she perfectly explained the complex architectural trade-offs involved in her recent microservices migration.
- Mentorship & Leadership: She is currently acting as the technical lead and mentor for three mid-level developers, demonstrating the capacity to upskill the wider team.
Concerns / Gaps:
- GraphQL Exposure: She hasn’t worked heavily with GraphQL, which is core to our stack. While she showed a strong willingness to learn, the technical panel should dig deeply into her general API design fundamentals during the system design round to assess her potential ramp-up speed.
Overall Assessment
Sarah is a highly technical and articulate engineer who meets our core requirements for Golang and AWS scale. While she will need to ramp up on GraphQL, her proven ability to execute complex architectural migrations in a regulated environment makes her an exceptionally strong submission for this level.
Logistics & Comp:
- Current/Expected Salary: €110,000 Base (Perfectly within our €100k-€120k band)
- Notice Period: 4 weeks
- Working Model: Hybrid (Dublin – aligned to 2 days/week in the office)
- Work Authorisation: Stamp 4 / EU Citizen
