Changelog

Latest product updates and improvements to Sterndesk

October 29, 2026
Improved inbox experience
  • Redesigned the Inbox with a cleaner, more compact layout.
  • Added email processing statuses to make it easier to understand which emails were processed successfully and which need attention.
  • Added linked candidate information with direct access to candidate profiles.
October 24, 2026
AI candidate matching

Find candidates who fit your vacancies more easily with AI-assisted matching.

  • Compare candidates with job requirements such as rank, vessel type, experience, and required certificates.
  • Review matching information directly in job pipelines and candidate search.
  • See explanations when a candidate does not meet key job requirements.
  • Improved matching logic to better account for relevant experience and the candidate’s latest rank.

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October 18, 2026
Proposals and client reviews

Share candidate shortlists with clients and collect feedback in one place.

  • Create Proposals with selected candidates and share them using a link.
  • Clients can review candidate information and mark candidates as approved or rejected.
  • Track client feedback directly in Sterndesk.
  • Export available candidate email addresses from a Proposal to a CSV file for easier follow-up.

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October 12, 2026
Faster search and smarter candidate filters

Find the right candidates faster with improved search and filtering.

  • Faster candidate and job posting searches.
  • Sort candidates by the date they were added or meaningfully updated.
  • Filter candidates by their most recent position.
  • See result counts and save searches and filters for later use.
October 9, 2026
Redesigned candidates and job postings

We've refreshed key recruitment screens to make everyday work easier.

  • Cleaner candidate and job posting lists with easier-to-scan information.
  • Improved candidate details and navigation.
  • Updated Recently Deleted candidate views.
  • Clearer loading states across important screens.

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September 24, 2026
Clearer document uploads and retries

Get better visibility into what happens after uploading candidate documents.

  • Follow document processing progress with clearer statuses.
  • See when a document fails and understand which files need attention.
  • Retry selected failed documents without uploading everything again.

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September 17, 2026
Candidate tags

Organize candidate records with tags shared across your team.

  • Add tags to candidate profiles.
  • See tags while reviewing candidates.
  • Allow organization Owners and Admins to manage available tags.

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September 16, 2026
Personal API access and AI integrations

Connect Sterndesk with your existing tools and AI workflows.

  • Create and manage personal API keys for secure, read-only access to Sterndesk data.
  • Revoke API keys when they are no longer needed.
  • Use our API documentation to get started with authentication and requests.
  • Connect supported AI tools through the Sterndesk MCP integration.
September 11, 2026
Roles and permissions

Manage access to your Sterndesk organization more confidently.

  • Use Owner, Admin, and Member roles with different permissions.
  • Restrict sensitive organization settings to authorized users.
  • Manage members and invitations in one place.

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September 5, 2026
Simpler career site setup

Set up and manage your public careers page more easily.

  • Activate your Career Site through a guided setup flow.
  • Review default settings before activation.
  • Manage the site URL slug and page title after activation.
  • Keep activation controls available to Owners and Admins.

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August 28, 2026
Improved recruitment pipelines

Track candidates through your recruitment process with clearer pipeline information.

  • Renamed Applications to Pipeline for clearer navigation.
  • Added clearer stage outcomes, including rejected candidates.
  • Show how candidates were added to a job posting.
  • Improved the visibility of applications linked to candidate profiles.

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