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Updating Candidate's Education in the Candidate Pool

Summary

Updating a candidate’s education ensures their profile reflects their academic qualifications accurately. This feature allows recruiters to include multiple degrees or certifications, separated by commas, based on the candidate's educational background.

In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Access the Candidate Pool
  • Step 2: Edit Candidate Profile
  • Step 3: Update the Candidate's Education
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

To update a candidate’s education, you must have permission to access the Candidate Pool in the Hire module. This action is typically available to Admins by default. If you do not have the necessary permissions, please contact your system administrator for assistance.

Step 1. Access the Candidate Profile

  • Go to Hire > Candidate Pool
  • You will be directed to the Candidate Pool page, where all candidates are listed.

Step 2. Edit Candidate Profile

  • In the Candidate Pool section, locate the candidate whose experience you want to update.
  • Click the action button (three dots) next to the candidate's name to open the Edit Candidate profile view.
  • The candidate's details will open in a pop-up or sidebar where you can modify their information, including their experience.

Step 3.Update the Candidate's Education

  • Once the profile editor is open, locate the Education field.
  • To edit the education: Simply click in the Education field and enter the updated information. You can list multiple degrees or certifications, separated by commas (e.g., Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering).
  • After making the changes, click Save to ensure the updated education is saved.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I add multiple educational qualifications for a candidate?

Yes, you can enter multiple degrees or certifications in the Education field, separated by commas. For example, "Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Science in Marketing."
 

2 .What happens if I update a candidate’s education?

After you update the candidate’s education, their profile will reflect the new academic qualifications for all future records and assessments.

3. Can I edit the education for multiple candidates at once?

No, education must be updated individually for each candidate. Bulk editing of education is not supported.
 

4. What if I make a mistake while updating the education?

If you accidentally enter incorrect education details, simply follow the same steps to re-edit the information.
 
 

5.Can candidates update their own education in the system?

No, candidates cannot directly update their education. This update must be made by an admin or someone with the necessary permissions.
 
 

6.Does updating education affect other sections of the candidate’s profile?

No, updating the education will not affect other sections of the candidate’s profile. All other details remain unchanged.