Odoo 19 Talent Pool Guide: How to Use & Key Benefits

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Published in Blog on December 06, 2025 3 min read
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Effective recruitment is the backbone of every strong organization, and Odoo makes this process smooth and efficient. With its structured applicant flow, Odoo automatically creates applicant cards, tracks progression from screening to interviews, and helps hiring teams move candidates through each stage with ease.

However, in today’s fast-paced job market, great candidates don’t stay available for long. Many businesses lose potential hires simply because they don’t have a system in place to track, store, and reconnect with promising profiles later.

This is exactly where the Odoo 19 Talent Pool proves invaluable.

What Is the Talent Pool in Odoo 19?

Odoo 19 introduces the Talent Pool as a smart, proactive feature that helps companies maintain long-term connections with high-potential candidates.

The talent pool functions as a curated collection of individuals who may not suit an open role right now but are worth considering in the future. These may include:

  • Applicants from previous job openings
  • Employee referrals
  • Candidates met at events
  • Individuals who submit unsolicited CVs

Instead of losing track of them, Odoo stores these profiles in a dedicated, centralized space. This creates a living, ready-to-use network of potential employees, allowing HR teams to plan ahead rather than react under pressure.

Why Talent Pools Matter

A well-maintained talent pool offers several advantages:

  • Faster Hiring: Roles can be filled quickly by revisiting pre-screened candidates.
  • Better Quality of Hire: Only trusted or previously evaluated candidates are re-engaged.
  • Improved Candidate Experience: People appreciate companies that remember them for future opportunities.
  • Recruitment Automation: Odoo streamlines communication, categorization, reminders, and follow-ups.
  • Balanced Strategy: Teams can maintain both long-term talent pools and immediate shortlists for urgent roles.

Overall, Odoo 19 transforms recruitment into a more strategic, organized, and future-ready process.

How to Use the Talent Pool in Odoo 19

Step 1: Open the Recruitment App

From the Odoo 19 Dashboard, navigate to Recruitment.

 

Step 2: Access the Talent Pool Section

Inside the Recruitment app:

Go to Applications → By Talent Pools.

 

Click New to create a new Talent Pool.

 

When creating a talent pool, you can define: Title of the talent pool, Responsible manager, Tags, Color, Company, and Description about the pool.

Step 3: Add Candidates to the Talent Pool

You can add candidates in multiple ways:

A. Create a New Candidate

In the Talent Pool Kanban view, click New Talent.

Fill in the candidate’s details and assign them to the appropriate pool.

 

B. Add Existing Applicants

Click the created talent pool, then Add Applicants to pull from the current applicants already in the system.

C. Add from Job Applications

  1. Open Applications →By Job Positions.

 

  1. From the job positions, select an applicant.

 



 

In their form view, click Add to Pool.



Step 4: Convert Talent Pool Profiles into Applications

When the right role appears:

Click Create Applications in the candidate’s record to generate a new job application.

If hiring is immediate, click Generate Offer to prepare an offer and notify the candidate via email.

 

 

Benefits of Using Talent Pools in Odoo 19

With Odoo 19’s Talent Pool, organizations can:

  • Shorten recruitment cycles by using an existing pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Enhance hiring quality, as the pool consists of vetted individuals.
  • Build stronger relationships with potential hires through ongoing engagement.
  • Automate routine HR tasks, making the process more efficient.

In short, Odoo 19 ensures that no valuable candidate is ever forgotten, helping businesses stay prepared, agile, and competitive in their recruitment efforts.

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