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1. Track what you want.
Edit the column headings and descriptions as needed to track relevant candidate information for your district.
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2. Stick to standard language.
To help with sorting and filtering later, use standard language and drop downs when possible.
(Ex: Hiring Status: No application; Application issues; No Longer Interested; Application submitted; Interviewing; Hired)

To add a dropdown menu:
1. Click Data.
2. Click Data Validation.
3. Select Add Rule.
4. Select Dropdown and enter each item to include in the list in each row.
5. If desired, select a different color for each item
6. Enter the range of cells or use the + option in the bottom right corner of the cell and drag to the rows
where the dropdowns are needed.
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3. Determine your candidate categories.
Know which candidates need more of your attention and which need less by categorizing them as high-, medium-, or low-touch candidates.
Enter a simple description for each category in A2 to keep tracking consistent.