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Updating Candidate's Social Links in the Candidate Pool

Summary

 Updating a candidate’s social links helps keep their profile comprehensive by linking to relevant portfolios, social media profiles, or personal websites. This feature allows you to add multiple social links for the candidate, such as LinkedIn, GitHub, personal blogs, or any other portfolio links.

In this article

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

Before you begin

To update a candidate’s social links, 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 social links 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 social links.

Step 3.Update the Candidate's Social Links

  • Once the profile editor is open, locate the Social Links field at the bottom of the candidate’s details.
  • To update social links:
    • Enter the desired link in the Social Links field (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, personal website).
    • After entering the link, click the Add Link button to add it to the candidate's profile.
  • After making the changes, click Save to ensure the updated social links are saved.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I add multiple social links for a candidate?

Yes, you can add multiple social links by entering each link and clicking Add Link for each one. For example, you can add a LinkedIn profile and a GitHub account.
 

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

After updating the social links, the candidate's profile will reflect the new links for easy access to their portfolio or social media.

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

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

4. What if the social link I need to add is not recognised?

 As long as the link is a valid URL, it will be added correctly. Ensure that you enter the correct and complete URL
 
 

5.Can candidates update their own social links in the system?

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

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

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