Enhanced Application Processing Progress
See exactly what Nova is doing with detailed, step-by-step progress tracking during candidate processing.
"What is Nova doing right now?"
We heard this question repeatedly from users watching Nova process candidates. While the system was working efficiently behind the scenes, the progress indicators only showed basic application counts—leaving users wondering about the specific steps Nova was taking.
Today, we're rolling out Enhanced Application Processing Progress—giving you complete visibility into Nova's work at every stage.
The Problem: Black Box Processing
The feedback was consistent across our customer base:
- Hiring teams could see applications being processed but not what Nova was actually doing
- Recruiters had no visibility into whether Nova was setting up criteria, fetching data, or scoring candidates
- Everyone wanted transparency into the multi-step process, especially for longer-running jobs
The result? Users uncertain about progress and unable to set proper expectations for completion times.
Our Solution: Step-by-Step Progress Visibility
Nova's application processing now shows detailed progress across six distinct stages:
1. Initializing - Nova starts up and validates job settings 2. Setting up criteria - Initializing job criteria for candidate assessment (when needed) 3. Generating guidance - Creating guidance for the assessment criteria so Nova can perform better 4. Fetching applications - Syncing the latest applications from your ATS 5. Processing applications - Scoring candidates with real-time progress counts 6. Completed - All applications processed successfully
What You Get
Each stage shows:
- Clear stage descriptions so you know exactly what's happening
- Real-time progress updates during application processing
- Conditional step visibility - see when criteria setup is needed vs. skipped
- Enhanced error context with stage-specific information
Better User Experience
Instead of wondering "Is Nova stuck?", you now see:
- "Nova is fetching the latest applications from your ATS" - when syncing data
- "Processing 15 / 47 applications" - with live count updates
- "Setting up criteria" - when initializing assessment criteria for new jobs
This transparency helps you:
- Set accurate expectations for completion times
- Understand when Nova needs more time for setup vs. processing
- Identify exactly where any issues occur
- Feel confident that Nova is actively working
Available Now
Enhanced progress tracking is automatically available for all Nova-enabled jobs. You'll see the detailed stages in:
- Job dashboard progress indicators
- Real-time processing status updates
- Application processing monitoring
The next time Nova processes candidates for your roles, you'll have complete visibility into every step of the journey.