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How to Update a Candidate’s Skills

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 language. You can either select a language from a drop-down menu or type and add a new language if it is not already listed. Once updated, the new language will be reflected across the system wherever the candidate's profile is accessed.

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 Skills
  • Step 4: Remove a Skill
  • Step 5: 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 skills 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 Skills

  1. In the Edit Candidate pop-up, you will see a field for skills.
  2. To update the skills, you have two options:
    • Select a skill from the drop-down list of available skills.
    • Type a new skill you want to add, and press Enter to add it to the list.

Step 4. Remove a Skill

  1. If you want to remove a skill, click on the cross icon next to the skill you wish to remove.
  2. This can only be done one skill at a time. You will need to click the cross icon next to each skill to remove them.

Step 5. Save the Changes

  1. Once you've added or removed the skills, click Save to apply the changes.
  2. The updated skills will now be reflected across the system in the candidate’s profile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

 You can update a candidate’s skills by navigating to their profile in the Hire Pipeline, clicking the "Edit Candidate" option, and either selecting a skill from the drop-down list or typing a new skill and pressing Enter. Once edited, click Save to update the profile.
 

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

Once updated, the new skills will be reflected across the system and will be visible wherever the candidate's profile is accessed. The updated skills will also be used for future evaluations.

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

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 a skill that’s not in the drop-down menu?

Yes, you can add a new skill by typing it in the Skills field and pressing Enter. This will add the new skill to the candidate’s profile.
 
 

5.How do I remove a skill from the candidate’s profile?

If you want to remove a skill, click the cross icon next to the skill you wish to remove. Please note, you can only remove one skill at a time.
 
 

6.What happens if I accidentally update the wrong skill?

If you accidentally update the wrong skill, you can correct it by following the same process: navigate to the candidate's profile, click "Edit Candidate", and update the skill. After making the correction, click Save to apply the changes.
 
 

7.Can I add or remove multiple skills at once?

You can add multiple skills at once by typing each skill and pressing Enter. However, you can only remove one skill at a time by clicking the cross icon next to each skill you want to remove.