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Automate candidate rejections with GPT-4o-mini, Gmail & ClickUp task tracking

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Automate candidate rejections with GPT-4o-mini, Gmail & ClickUp task tracking preview
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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

Overview

Description

Streamline interview feedback handling with this rejection-focused workflow. It processes raw interview feedback, applies an AI-powered scoring model, checks against a threshold, and automatically sends polite rejection emails while logging tasks in ClickUpโ€”ensuring consistent, hands-free candidate management.

What This Template Does

๐Ÿ“‹ Pulls raw feedback data from Google Sheets ๐Ÿง  Uses GPT-4o-mini to structure and score candidate profiles โš–๏ธ Applies threshold check (average score > 3.1 = pass, else reject) ๐Ÿ”€ Routes candidates via decision branch (pass = no action, fail = rejection) ๐Ÿ“ฉ Sends templated rejection email via Gmail ๐Ÿ—‚ Creates ClickUp task for rejection tracking (7-day due date)

Prerequisites

  • Google Sheets with interview feedback data
  • n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
  • Azure OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) API key for AI-powered analysis
  • Gmail API credentials (for sending rejection emails)
  • ClickUp API credentials (for rejection task logging)

Step-by-Step Setup

  • Connect Google Sheets node to fetch feedback data.
  • Configure LangChain LLM node with GPT-4o-mini to structure and score feedback.
  • Add Code node to apply rejection threshold (> 3.1).
  • Route candidates via If node (TRUE = pass, FALSE = rejection).
  • For failed candidates:
  • Use Code node to prepare structured data.
  • Send rejection email with Gmail node.
  • Log decision with ClickUp task creation node.

Customization Ideas

  • Replace templated rejection with AI-personalized feedback.
  • Store candidate profiles in Notion or Airtable for future reference.
  • Send recruiter alerts in Slack/Teams for visibility.
  • Adjust scoring threshold per role or interview stage.

Key Benefits

โœ… Automates rejection handling with no manual effort โœ… Ensures fair and consistent candidate scoring โœ… Maintains candidate experience with polite communication โœ… Provides recruiters visibility with ClickUp tracking โœ… Simple, lightweight workflow for fast hiring pipelines

Perfect For

  • HR teams handling high interview volumes
  • Companies seeking automated rejection handling
  • Startups needing lightweight ATS alternatives
  • Recruiters wanting to save time while staying consistent