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Candidate Sourcing  <\/h1>

1. Can I source candidates from external platforms using Zoho Recruit?  <\/span>
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Yes. Zoho Recruit supports integrations with various sourcing platforms, allowing you to import candidates directly into Zoho Recruit.
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Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/source-boosters/articles/source-boosters<\/a><\/p>

2. Can I integrate Naukri with Zoho Recruit?  <\/span><\/h2>

Yes. Naukri can be integrated with Zoho Recruit. To publish jobs on Naukri, please contact your Naukri Account Manager and request the Zwayam Amplify Key.<\/span>  <\/span>
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Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/job-boards/premium-job-boards/articles/post-jobs-on-naukri-through-zoho-recruit
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3. How do I connect my LinkedIn Recruiter account to Zoho Recruit?  <\/span>
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If you have an existing LinkedIn account and wish to connect it with Zoho Recruit, contact your LinkedIn account representative and request the following: <\/span>Provide your LinkedIn company page ID and your LinkedIn contract ID to start posting your jobs.<\/div>

Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/job-boards/premium-job-boards/articles/integrating-with-linkedin-premium<\/a><\/span><\/div>

4. How can we manage candidates sourced from multiple portals?  <\/span><\/h2>

You can manage candidates sourced from multiple portals using Custom Views, Source Filters, or Reports.<\/span><\/p>

Application Forms and Career Sites<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

5. Can I customise the application form used by candidates?  <\/span><\/h2>
Yes. Application forms can be customised to collect organisation-specific information based on your organisation's needs.  

Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/career-site/articles/customize-candidate-application-form<\/a><\/span><\/div>

6. Can application data be exported?  <\/span>
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Yes. Application data can be exported using the <\/span>Export Data<\/span> option if the record count is less than 20,000. For more than 20,000 records, use the <\/span>Data Backup<\/span> option.<\/span>
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Reference link : https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/essentials/data-management/export-data/articles/export-data<\/a>
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7. Can I embed a Zoho Recruit webform on my company website/ career page?  <\/span>
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Yes. Webforms can be embedded directly into your organization's career page, allowing candidates to submit applications without leaving your website.

Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/web-forms/webforms/articles/set-up#Form_Sharing__Embedding<\/a><\/span><\/div>

Zia and Pre-Screening<\/span>  
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8. Does Zia require a third-party AI account such as ChatGPT to function?  <\/span><\/h2>

No, Zia is Zoho's built-in AI assistant and does not require users to create separate third-party AI accounts to access supported AI-powered features.<\/span><\/p>

9. How do I set up pre-screening questions?  <\/span><\/h2>
Pre-screening questions can be configured while publishing a job or sent manually to candidates via email.
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Zoho Recruit's Pre-Screening Bot automates pre-screening assessments by allowing candidates to take tests for the jobs they have applied for. This helps recruiters efficiently identify qualified candidates.

Reference link: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-sourcing/assessments/articles/candidate-assessments<\/a>
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10. Does a candidate need to use the Candidate Portal to complete pre-screening?  <\/span>
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The candidate experience depends on how the recruitment workflow is configured. Pre-screening can be incorporated into the application form or completed through the Candidate Portal.<\/p>

11. Is the Pre-Screening Bot available for all editions?<\/span><\/span>  <\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Feature availability varies by edition. Refer to the Zoho Recruit edition comparison for the latest availability details.<\/span><\/p>

12. Is the Pre-Screening Bot available for staffing agencies?  <\/span><\/h2>

Yes. The Pre-Screening Bot is available for both Staffing Agency and Corporate HR editions, but only in the Enterprise plan.<\/span>

<\/a>Reference link :<\/span><\/a> https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/zia/chatbot/articles/screening-bot<\/a><\/span><\/p>

13. Can Zia automatically associate candidates to a job opening when they meet a matching threshold?  <\/span><\/h2>

Zia assesses a candidate's skills and qualifications against the requirements of a job opening. Recruiters can then manually associate matched candidates with job openings using individual or bulk association options.<\/span>  <\/span>

<\/a>Reference link :<\/span><\/a> https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/zia/candidate-matches/articles/candidate-matches<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Candidate Management<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

14. What does "Associate Candidate" mean in Zoho Recruit?  <\/span><\/h2>

Associating a candidate links an existing candidate profile to a specific job opening. This allows recruiters to manage the candidate's application for that role without creating a new candidate record.?<\/span>

<\/a>Reference link :<\/span><\/a> <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/talent-management/applications/articles/applications-in-zoho-recruit<\/a><\/span><\/p>

15. Why are assessments not carried over when a candidate is associated with another job opening?  <\/span><\/h2>

Assessments are specific to individual job openings. Therefore, assessment results are not carried over when a candidate is associated with another job opening.<\/span><\/p>

16. How can I view the Candidate Summary?<\/span><\/h2>
The Candidate Summary can be viewed from the Candidate List page, Quick View, and Candidate Resume.<\/div>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/zia/zia-summary/articles/profile-summary#As_a_column_in_the_CandidateApplication_list<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Blueprints and Automation<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

17. What is Blueprint in Zoho Recruit?  <\/span><\/h2>

Blueprint is a process automation tool that helps organizations enforce recruitment workflows, approvals, validations, and stage transitions according to predefined hiring processes.<\/span>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/automation/blueprint<\/span><\/a><\/p>

18. Is Blueprint available in all editions?<\/span><\/span>  <\/span><\/span><\/p>

Blueprint is available for both Staffing Agency and Corporate HR editions, but only in the Enterprise plan.<\/span>  <\/span>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/automation/blueprint/overview/articles/zoho-recruit-blueprint#Availability<\/span><\/a><\/p>

19. Where can I find Blueprint settings?  <\/span><\/h2>

Blueprints can be configured from:<\/span><\/p>

Setup > Automation > Blueprint<\/span><\/p>

Only users with the Administrator profile can access Blueprint settings.<\/span><\/p>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/automation/blueprint/create-blueprint/articles/create-blueprin<\/span><\/a>t<\/span><\/p>

20. Can I modify the default Blueprint?<\/span><\/h2>

Yes. Organizations can customize existing Blueprints or create entirely new Blueprints to match their hiring workflows.<\/span><\/p>

21. Can a Candidate Blueprint update Application records?  
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Blueprint actions can be configured to trigger updates, notifications, and workflow actions based on supported automation capabilities.
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22. Can Layout Rules be triggered based on Application Status?  <\/span><\/h2>

Yes. Layout Rules can be triggered based on Application Status. They can be used to dynamically display, hide, or make fields mandatory based on configured criteria.<\/span>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/customization/module-level/layout-rules/articles/creating-conditional-layouts-using-layout-rules<\/span><\/a><\/p>

  <\/span>Teams, Permissions, and Approvals<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

23. How can multiple hiring teams work independently within the same Zoho Recruit account?  <\/span><\/h2>

Organizations can use roles, profiles, territories, sharing permissions, and ownership settings to ensure teams have access only to relevant records.<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

24. How can I restrict teams from viewing each other's job openings? <\/span> <\/span><\/h2>

Administrators can configure role hierarchies, record ownership, and sharing permissions to limit visibility.<\/span>

Reference link : <\/span>https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/getting-started/security/data-sharing-rules/articles/zoho-recruit-data-sharing-rules<\/span><\/a><\/p>

25. How do approval processes work for hiring managers?  
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Approval workflows can be configured to route records, requisitions, and offers to designated approvers based on defined criteria.<\/span>

Reference link :<\/span> https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/kb/recruit/automation/approval-process/articles/approval-process<\/span><\/a><\/p>

26. Can compensation details be included in approval workflows?  
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Yes. Compensation-related information can be incorporated into approval processes.<\/span>
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Assessments and Integrations<\/span>  <\/span><\/p>

27. Which assessment platforms integrate with Zoho Recruit?  <\/span><\/h2>

Zoho Recruit supports integrations with third-party assessment vendors such as:<\/span><\/p>