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 , 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.
- Navigate to theCandidatespage.Depending on your permissions, you can access this page directly from the VNDLY header or in the drop-down menu.
- ClickAdd a Candidateand complete the following fields.The fields displayed may differ based on role and configuration.
Option Description ResumeIf you have Resume Parsing enabled (.), you can upload a resume to extract values and fill the candidate profile.Set Candidate as AvailableWhen checked, indicates the candidate can be applied to new jobs or assigned to new contracts.First NameLegal first name of the candidate to be used in the Candidate Unique ID.Last NameLegal last name of the candidate to be used in the Candidate Unique ID.Contact InformationIndicates the email, phone number, and address of the candidate.Residential StatusThe candidate's resident status:- Valid Visa Holder
- Permanent Resident
- Citizen
Default LocaleIndicates the available languages for the candidate. You can configure the available locales by navigating to .VendorIndicates the vendor who owns the candidates data.Vendor ManagerIf applicable, indicates the vendor user who supports the candidate profile.Contract to HireWhen checked, indicates the candidate is contract to hire.Direct HireWhen checked, indicates the candidate is a direct hire.Weekday TravelWhen checked, indicates the candidate is expected to travel during the week.Date of Birth - MonthIndicates the month the candidate was born.Date of Birth - DayIndicates the day the candidate was born.Candidate Unique IDIndicates the system-generated ID using the first name, last name, month, day, and configured 4 values of the candidate user.Previous Experience at ClientIndicates the type of experience the candidate has with the client.SkillsEnables 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. - ClickSave.You see theProfiletab of the candidate you created.
- Enter additional information on each of the tabs as needed.
Option Description ResumeEnables you to upload a resume for the candidate.Experience SummaryEnables you to add work experience, education, and certifications for the candidate.- Amount of experience
- Worker classification
- Previous experience with the customer
- Applicable skills.
Applied JobsEnables you to view all jobs that the candidate has been applied to.Document UploadEnables you to upload any additional documentation relevant to the candidate. Example: The candidate's accounting certificate.ChecklistsEnables you to complete, collect, and manage eligibility evidence related to the candidate, such as a background check.Work HistoryDisplays a list of all work orders created for the candidate across all vendors.