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How to Update a Candidate’s Years of Experience

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 years of experience. Once updated, the new experience details will be reflected across the system. This update will help ensure that the candidate's profile is accurate for any future evaluations or considerations.

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 Years of Experience
  • 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 years of experience 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 Years of Experience

  1. In the Edit Candidate pop-up, you will see a field for years of experience.
  2. To update the years of experience, simply enter the new number of years in the relevant field.

Step 4. Save the Changes

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

 

Important Note:

  • The updated years of experience will be visible across the system and will be used for any future evaluations or reports regarding the candidate’s experience level.
  • This update will not affect any historical data or past evaluations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How can I update a candidate’s years of experience?

You can update a candidate’s years of experience by navigating to their profile in the Hire Pipeline, clicking the "Edit Candidate" option, and updating the years of experience field. Once edited, save the changes to update the candidate's profile.
 

2 .What happens after I update the candidate’s years of experience?

Once updated, the candidate's years of experience will be reflected across the system in their profile and used for future evaluations and assessments. The updated information will be visible wherever the candidate's profile is accessed.

3. Do I need special permissions to update a candidate’s years of experience?

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 update the years of experience for a candidate at any time?

Yes, you can update a candidate’s years of experience at any time by following the same process. Simply navigate to the candidate’s profile, click "Edit Candidate", and enter the updated years of experience.
 
 

5.What happens if I accidentally update the wrong years of experience?

If you accidentally update the wrong years of experience, you can correct it by following the same process: navigate to the candidate's profile, click "Edit Candidate", and enter the correct number of years.