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Reconsider a Candidate After Rejection

Summary

After rejecting a candidate, you can reconsider them for the hiring process by dragging and dropping their candidate card back into the desired stage in the hiring pipeline

In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Locate the Rejected Candidate
  • Step 2: Reconsider the Candidate
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

 You must have the necessary permissions to move candidates between stages in the hiring pipeline. If you do not have access, contact your system administrator.
 

Step 1: Locate the Rejected Candidate

  1. Ensure you have the required permissions to move candidates.
  2. Log in to your Plumm account.
  3. Navigate to the "Hiring Pipeline" section of the job posting.
  4. Find the candidate you want to reconsider in the "Reject" stage.

Step 2: Reconsider the Candidate

  1. Click on the candidate’s card that is in the reject stage.
  2. Drag and drop the candidate card into the stage you want to move them to (e.g., "Interview" or "Screening").
  3. The candidate will be moved back into the new stage, and you can continue the hiring process from there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I reconsider a candidate after rejecting them?

Yes, you can reconsider a candidate by dragging and dropping their card from the reject stage into another stage in the hiring pipeline, such as "Interview" or "Screening."
 

2.How do I reconsider a rejected candidate?

Simply drag and drop the candidate's card from the "Reject" stage into the desired stage in the hiring pipeline.

3.Will reconsidering a candidate affect the rejection reason?

 No, reconsidering a candidate does not remove the rejection reason. The candidate's status is updated, but their previous rejection details will remain in the activity log.
 
  

4. Can I move a candidate back to any stage?

 Yes, you can move the candidate to any stage that is available in your hiring pipeline, depending on the progress of your hiring process.