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How to Update a Candidate’s Education

Summary

 If you have the necessary permissions to access a job and the Hire Pipeline, as well as the permission to edit candidates, you can update a candidate's education. The education field is a free text field, where you can add multiple qualifications, separated by commas. If you wish to remove any education details, you can delete them by pressing the Backspace button. Once updated, the new education details will be reflected across the system.

In this article

  • Before You Begin
  • Step 1: Access the Candidate Profile
  • Step 2: Edit the Candidate’s Profile
  • Step 3: Update the Candidate’s Education
  • Step 4: Save the Changes

Before you begin

  • You must have the necessary permissions to access the Hire Pipeline and the relevant job.
  • Ensure you have the edit candidate permission. If you do not have these permissions, please contact your system administrator.

Step 1. Access the Candidate Profile

  1. Log in to your system.
  2. Navigate to the Hire Pipeline for the relevant job.
  3. Locate the candidate whose education you would like to update.
  4. Click on the candidate card to open their profile.

Step 2. Edit the Candidate’s Profile

  1. On the candidate’s profile, click on the action button (usually represented by three dots or an options menu).
  2. From the dropdown menu, click on "Edit Candidate".
  3. This will open the Edit Candidate pop-up window.

Step 3.Update the Candidate’s Education

  1. In the Edit Candidate pop-up, you will see a free text field for education.
  2. To update the education field:
    • Type the candidate’s updated education qualifications (e.g., degrees, diplomas, certifications).
    • If the candidate has multiple qualifications, separate them with commas (e.g., MBA, Bachelor of Science, PMP).
    • To remove any education details, place your cursor next to the detail you want to delete and press the Backspace key.

Step 4. Save the Changes

  1. Once you’ve updated the education details, click Save to apply the changes.
  2. The new education details will now be reflected across the system in the candidate’s profile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How can I update a candidate’s education?

You can update a candidate’s education by navigating to their profile in the Hire Pipeline, clicking the "Edit Candidate" option, and typing the new education details in the education field. Separate multiple qualifications with commas and press Save to update the profile.
 

2 .What happens after I update the candidate’s education?

Once updated, the new education details will be reflected across the system wherever the candidate's profile is accessed. The updated education qualifications will be visible to all users who view the candidate's profile.

3. Do I need special permissions to update a candidate’s education?

Yes, you must have the edit candidate permission in the Hire Pipeline. If you do not have these permissions, please contact your system administrator to request access.
 

4. Can I add multiple qualifications in the education field?

Yes, you can add multiple qualifications by typing them in the education field, separating each qualification with a comma (e.g., MBA, Bachelor of Science, PMP).
 
 

5.How do I remove an education qualification from the candidate’s profile?

To remove an education qualification, simply click on the education field, place your cursor next to the qualification you want to delete, and press the Backspace key.
 
 

6.What happens if I accidentally update the wrong education qualification?

If you accidentally update the wrong education qualification, simply follow the same process: navigate to the candidate's profile, click "Edit Candidate", and update the details again. After making the correction, click Save to apply the changes.