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title: "Candidate checks via Workable"
slug: "candidate-checks-via-workable"
updated: 2026-05-03T00:18:12Z
published: 2026-05-03T00:18:12Z
canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/candidate-checks-via-workable"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Candidate checks via Workable

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/candidate_checks_via_workable.mp4) Once the Workable integration is set up, you can launch background checks and track their progress without leaving Workable.

If you haven't set up the integration yet, see [Setting up the Workable integration](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-workable-integration) before continuing.

## Launch checks within Workable

Checks are launched when a candidate is moved to the pre-configured stage in their Workable profile. The stage used to trigger checks varies by organisation — it may be named **Reference Checks**, **Background Checks**, or something similar. Contact your manager if you're unsure which stage to use.

1. While on the candidate profile, move the candidate to the pre-configured stage.

![move candidate to the preconfigured stage](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_workable_checks_move_candidate_to_stage.png)

Within a few seconds, a link will appear in the **Comments** section of the candidate's profile.

![link in the Comments section](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_workable_checks_link.png)

1. Click the link in **Comments** to open the Checkmate window.
2. Under **Candidate Assignment**, select yourself to ensure you receive all notifications related to this candidate.

![Candidate Assignment](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_workable_checks_candidate_assignment.png)

1. Select the **Bundle** or individual checks you'd like to launch. If your organisation has more than one brand, select the appropriate **Brand**.
2. Once you've selected your checks and configured any options for those checks, scroll down and click **Launch Checks**.

Tip

Bundles are a quick and easy way to launch multiple checks for a candidate at once. [Learn more about bundles.](https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/creating-and-launching-bundles)

![Checks Selector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_widget_checks_selector.gif)

## Monitor progress

As checks progress, Workable will display updated status notes in the **Comments** section of the candidate's profile. Click any of the links in the comments to open the candidate's Checkmate profile.

![links in Comments section](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_workable_checks_links.png)

The following 3 tabs allow you to view progress and edit candidate details:

**Background Checks** - From here you can view the status of the check, add additional checks using the **Add Checks** button and download results when checks are complete.

**Candidate** - This tab allows you to update the candidate's details at any time during the background check process.

**History** - This tab shows a chronological log of events related to the candidate's background screening process.

![3 Candidate profile tabs](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_widget_monitoring_progress.gif)

## View results

Result files can be downloaded via the **Background Checks** tab when the check has been completed.

![View results](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_widget_view_results.png)

Need help? Contact our support team at [team@checkmate.tech](mailto:team@checkmate.tech) and we'll be happy to assist.