Adding Candidates

Adding Candidates

Add candidates one at a time to your campaigns for AI-powered evaluation.

Quick Add Process

1. Open your campaign - Navigate to the campaign where you want to add a candidate
2. Click "Add Candidate" - Find the button in the top right or center of the page
3. Choose upload method:
   • Upload resume file
   • Paste resume text
   • Enter details manually
4. Fill required fields - Name and email are typically required
5. Submit - Candidate is added and ready for assessment

Upload Methods

Resume File Upload

Supported formats:

• PDF (.pdf)
• Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
• Plain text (.txt)

Best practices:

• Use clearly formatted resumes
• Ensure text is selectable (not scanned images)
• Keep file size under 10MB

Paste Resume Text

Perfect when you have resume text from:

• Email applications
• Job board profiles
• LinkedIn profiles copied to clipboard

Simply paste the text and our system extracts relevant information.

Manual Entry

Enter candidate information directly:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Current company and role
• LinkedIn profile URL
• Key skills and experience

Use this method when you don't have a formal resume yet.

Required vs Optional Fields

Required

• Candidate name
• Email address (for record keeping and potential communication)

Recommended

• Resume or experience details
• Current position
• LinkedIn profile

Optional

• Phone number
• Portfolio or website
• Social media profiles
• Custom notes

Why it matters: More information enables more accurate AI evaluation.

What Happens After Adding

1. Candidate appears in your campaign - Visible in the candidate list immediately
2. Auto-assessment triggers - If enabled in campaign settings, AI agents start evaluating
3. Team notification - Team members receive notification (if configured)
4. Status updates - Watch the status change from "Added" to "Assessing" to "Completed"

Adding Multiple Candidates

For more than 2-3 candidates at once, consider:

• Bulk upload for CSV/Excel imports
• Google Drive integration for automated resume collection

Editing After Adding

Made a mistake? You can edit candidate information anytime:

1. Click the candidate name
2. Click "Edit" in the top right
3. Update any field
4. Save changes

Note: Significant changes may trigger a new assessment.

Next Steps

• Request an assessment for your new candidate
• Learn about bulk upload for efficiency
• View candidate in card view for quick browsing

Tips

Complete profiles: The more information you provide, the better the AI evaluation.

Consistent naming: Use "FirstName LastName" format for easier sorting and searching.

Email accuracy: Double-check email addresses if you plan to contact candidates through the platform.