How do I add candidates? What are the different methods available to add candidates?

All users can add candidates in Recruitly and there are several different ways of achieving it. This guide walks you through different methods to add your candidates.

Here's how you can add a single candidate using the candidate creation form

1. Use the + icon found at the top and select a Candidate from the menu
   

   

   
   

2. Alternatively, click on the "Create Candidate" button situated on the top right of the Candidates page.
   

   

   
   

3. Once you follow any of the steps above, a candidate form will open.
   

   

   
   

4. You can edit the form by clicking on the option available to you. You can learn more about how customising forms here: Form Customisation
   

   

   
   

5. After filling in the fields available in the form, go ahead and Save the candidate after which they will appear in the main candidates page.
   

   

   
   

6. Once saved the candidate record will be added to the database

Here's how you can add Candidates using the LinkedIn Chrome Extension

Here are the steps to add a candidate using the Linkedin Extension

1. Navigate to a profile on Linkedin and click on the Recruitly icon
   

   

   
   

2. A sidebar will open up where you can choose to add this profile as a candidate by clicking on the +Candidate option
   

   

   
   

3. Review and verify the details and make changes if required.
   

   

   
   

4. Once the profile is added you can review and you'll see a link to take you to the Candidate's page in Recruitly
   

   

Here's how you can add candidates using Candidate Forms

Before we can add candidates using the candidate forms, you'll need to create them. Please read here for detailed instructions on How to Create a Candidate Form.

Steps to use candidate forms:

1. Once the candidate form has been created. The forms can be accessed from your System Configuration and by clicking on Candidate forms
   

   

   
   

2. Multiple forms can be created and you can preview the form and copy it's URL as well
   

   

   
   

   
   

3. These forms can be shared on your social media, website, and other platforms.

Bulk Import candidates using an Excel CSV file

If you'd like to bulk import your candidates using an Excel CSV file, please follow the steps outlined here: Import Data from CSV Files

Parse your candidate's CVs using the Parse option

Recruitly seamlessly enables you to parse candidate CVs in PDF or DOC format directly into the system. Bulk parsing of CVs is also available, allowing you to parse up to 200 CVs per month across the company without any extra cost. Refer to the article How to Parse CVs for more information.