Candidate Status Alerts to Slack

# Slack notification on candidate status change from ATS or form via webhook

This automation solves communication delays between recruiters and team members by instantly notifying about candidate stage changes in the hiring process. It’s ideal for teams using ATS, Google Forms, or custom scripts without a full CRM.

## Who it´s for
- Recruiting teams needing instant candidate status updates
- HR managers aiming to automate internal hiring notifications
- Freelance recruiters using lightweight candidate tracking systems
- Companies with manual hiring processes seeking automation without complex CRM

## What the automation does
- Receives an HTTP webhook with candidate status update data
- Extracts key fields: name, position, old and new status
- Formats a clear, human-readable notification message
- Sends the message to a designated Slack channel
- Easily adaptable to email notifications using Function Node
- Works with any system that can send webhooks (ATS, form, script)

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Webhook handling and JSON parsing logic
- Integration with Slack and examples for ATS/form connections
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation

## Requirements for setup
- n8n account (self-hosted or cloud)
- Access to a system that sends webhooks (ATS, Google Forms, custom backend)
- Slack account with permissions to create an incoming webhook
- Basic understanding of JSON structure and API integration

## Benefits and outcomes
- Faster team response to hiring pipeline changes
- Eliminates need for manual status updates
- Centralized communication in a single channel (Slack)
- Scalable to other notification channels (email, Telegram)
- Maintains hiring transparency without expensive CRM
- Reduces errors and information loss

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat