TriggerWorkableReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a Workable candidate changes stage?
Short answer: Drop the "Workable → Candidate Stage Changed" 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
Candidate Stage Changed
When the matching event happens
new candidate movedwhen candidate movedwatch for candidate movedwhen a candidate is moved to a different stageon candidate moved
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.
{"name": "Jane Smith","stage": "Interview","from_stage": "Applied","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 |
|---|---|---|
| name | string | "Jane Smith" |
| stage | string | "Interview" |
| from_stage | string | "Applied" |
| candidate_id | string | "cand_123" |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Candidate Stage Changed.
FAQ
Questions about Candidate Stage Changed.
How does the Candidate Stage Changed trigger work in Workable?
Fires when a candidate moves to a different pipeline stage in Workable. Combine with a stage filter to react only on Offer, Hired, or Disqualified.
Is the Candidate Stage Changed trigger real-time?
Yes. Candidate Stage Changed uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Workable.
What data does Candidate Stage Changed 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 Candidate Stage Changed 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 Candidate Stage Changed?
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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