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Administrator Guide
Last Updated: 2026-04-17
Create Candidates

Create Candidates

To create a candidate, you need the following permissions:
  • candidate.create
  • candidate.read
  • candidate.unique_id.read
  • candidate.unique_id.write
  • candidate.vendor.read
  • candidate.vendor.write
  • candidate.update
If customization is made for required fields within
Candidate Profile Configuration
Candidate Profile Required Fields
, additional permissions may be needed to successfully create a candidate.
You can create candidates who can be submitted as applicants to jobs or work orders. They're also referred to on jobs as applicants. When you have many candidates to create, you can bulk upload the candidate data. See Reference: Bulk Uploads.
  1. Navigate to the
    Candidates
    page.
    Depending on your permissions, you can access this page directly from the VNDLY header or in the
    People
    Candidates
    drop-down menu.
  2. Click
    Add a Candidate
    and complete the following fields.
    The fields displayed may differ based on role and configuration.
    Option Description
    Resume
    If you have Resume Parsing enabled (
    More
    Company Settings
    People
    Candidate Profile
    Resume Settings
    .), you can upload a resume to extract values and fill the candidate profile.
    Set Candidate as Available
    When checked, indicates the candidate can be applied to new jobs or assigned to new contracts.
    First Name
    Legal first name of the candidate to be used in the Candidate Unique ID.
    Last Name
    Legal last name of the candidate to be used in the Candidate Unique ID.
    Contact Information
    Indicates the email, phone number, and address of the candidate.
    Residential Status
    The candidate's resident status:
    • Valid Visa Holder
    • Permanent Resident
    • Citizen
    Default Locale
    Indicates the available languages for the candidate. You can configure the available locales by navigating to
    More
    Company Settings
    Localization
    Locale Configuration
    .
    Vendor
    Indicates the vendor who owns the candidates data.
    Vendor Manager
    If applicable, indicates the vendor user who supports the candidate profile.
    Contract to Hire
    When checked, indicates the candidate is contract to hire.
    Direct Hire
    When checked, indicates the candidate is a direct hire.
    Weekday Travel
    When checked, indicates the candidate is expected to travel during the week.
    Date of Birth - Month
    Indicates the month the candidate was born.
    Date of Birth - Day
    Indicates the day the candidate was born.
    Candidate Unique ID
    Indicates the system-generated ID using the first name, last name, month, day, and configured 4 values of the candidate user.
    Previous Experience at Client
    Indicates the type of experience the candidate has with the client.
    Skills
    Enables you to indicate the skills associated with the candidate.
    Hourly Pay?
    When checked, indicates the candidate receives hourly pay. Enter the additional required fields.
    Daily Pay?
    When checked, indicates the candidate receives daily pay. Enter the additional required fields.
    Weekly Pay?
    When checked, indicates the candidate receives weekly pay. Enter the additional required fields.
  3. Click
    Save
    .
    You see the
    Profile
    tab of the candidate you created.
  4. Enter additional information on each of the tabs as needed.
    Option Description
    Resume
    Enables you to upload a resume for the candidate.
    Experience Summary
    Enables you to add work experience, education, and certifications for the candidate.
    • Amount of experience
    • Worker classification
    • Previous experience with the customer
    • Applicable skills.
    Applied Jobs
    Enables you to view all jobs that the candidate has been applied to.
    Document Upload
    Enables you to upload any additional documentation relevant to the candidate. Example: The candidate's accounting certificate.
    Checklists
    Enables you to complete, collect, and manage eligibility evidence related to the candidate, such as a background check.
    Work History
    Displays a list of all work orders created for the candidate across all vendors.