Getting Started
CVs and application documents are central to evaluating candidates. talentATS lets you view CVs directly in the system and download them for offline access.
Accessing CVs
To view a candidate's CV:
Open a vacancy and find the candidate in the candidate list
Click View Details to open the candidate flyout
Click the CV / Application tab
You'll see the candidate's CV displayed
Viewing CVs Online
The CV / Application tab displays the CV directly in talentATS using an integrated viewer. You can:
Read the CV without downloading
Review content online
Search through the document
Zoom in and out
Print directly from the viewer if needed
This is useful for quick reviews without cluttering your downloads folder.
Downloading CVs
To download a candidate's CV:
Open the candidate's details
Go to the CV / Application tab
Click the Download button
The file downloads to your computer
The downloaded file will be saved in your browser's default Downloads folder.
File Formats
CVs may be in various formats depending on what the candidate uploaded:
PDF – Most common format
Word documents – .doc or .docx
Other formats – Various formats as submitted by candidates
Troubleshooting
I can't see the CV in the viewer:
Check that the candidate has uploaded a CV
Verify the file format is supported
Try refreshing the page
Contact support if the issue persists
The CV won't download:
Verify your internet connection
Check browser download settings
Try a different browser
Contact support if problems continue
I can't find my downloaded file:
Check your browser's Downloads folder
Search your computer for the filename
Check browser download history
Verify the download completed successfully
The file format isn't recognised:
Try opening with different software
Some formats may require specific applications
Ask the candidate to resubmit in PDF or Word format
Contact support if needed
Need more help? Click "Need Help?" in your profile dropdown or contact our support team for assistance.