TriggerWorkableReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a new Workable candidate applies?
Short answer: Drop the "Workable → New Candidate" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Workable, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
New Candidate
When the matching event happens
when candidate createdon candidate creatednew candidate createdcandidate addedwhen a new candidate is created in workablenew candidatewatch for candidate created
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"job": "Backend Engineer","name": "Jane Smith","email": "jane@example.com","candidate_id": "cand_123"}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| job | string | "Backend Engineer" |
| name | string | "Jane Smith" |
| string | "jane@example.com" | |
| candidate_id | string | "cand_123" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Candidate.
FAQ
Questions about New Candidate.
How does the New Candidate trigger work in Workable?
Fires when a new candidate is created in Workable. Use to send a thank-you email, route to a recruiter, or screen with an AI step before the human reviews.
Is the New Candidate trigger real-time?
Yes. New Candidate uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Workable.
What data does New Candidate return?
The full event payload from Workable. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Candidate so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Workable admin permissions to use New Candidate?
For most Workable accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Workable plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Workable's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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