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Updating Candidate's Skills in the Candidate Pool

Summary

 Updating a candidate’s skills ensures that their profile accurately reflects their expertise and qualifications. This feature allows you to add multiple skills, either from the drop-down list or by typing the skill manually, based on the candidate's strengths and experience.

In this article

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

Before you begin

To update a candidate’s skills, 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 Pool

  • 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 skills you want to update.
  • Click the action button (three dots or pencil icon) 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 skills.

Step 3. Update the Candidate's Skills

  • Once the profile editor is open, locate the Skills field.
  • To edit the skills:
    • You can select skills from the drop-down list by clicking and choosing from the available options.
    • If the skill is not in the drop-down, simply type the skill name and hit Enter to add it manually.
  • After making the changes, click Save to ensure the updated skills are saved.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I add multiple skills for a candidate?

Yes, you can add multiple skills for a candidate. Simply select or type each skill and hit Enter after each one. They will appear in the Skills field, separated by commas.
 

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

After updating the skills, the candidate's profile will reflect the new skill set for all future assessments and evaluations.

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

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

4. What if the skill I need to add isn’t in the drop-down list?

If the skill is not available in the drop-down, simply type the skill in the Skills field and hit Enter to add it manually.
 
 

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

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

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

No, updating the skills will not affect other sections of the candidate’s profile. All other information remains unchanged.