Zoho Recruit | Creating Candidate Records

Creating Candidate Records

Methods

There are multiple ways for creating candidate records in Zoho Recruit, namely;
  1. Entering data in the candidate details form: You can manually fill in the Candidate details gathered from various external sources, e.g. trade shows, exhibitions, colleagues, business cards, etc.
  2. Importing candidates from external sources: You can gather data through various sources, e.g. purchasing a candidates' database, candidates from different business units, etc. and import the CSV and XLS files into Zoho Recruit.
  3. Capturing candidates from the website: You can create web forms and allow website visitors to submit their contact details or questions directly through forms. These details submitted in the website are captured directly in the Candidates module. 
Note:
  1. Some of the standard fields may not be visible or editable depending on your organization's business process.
  2. In case you want to add or modify fields or would like to know more details on the usage of fields, please contact your System Administrator. 

Create Candidate Records Individually 

You can create candidate records manually by entering the details in the candidate form. For instance: While traveling you met a person who showed some interest in your job opening or company. You gave the candidate business cards and assured them you would contact him or her again with more details about the job. The next day, you create a candidate record manually with the available details and contact the person. In such cases, it is easy to manually enter in the available details and create a candidate record instantly.

You can create a candidate record individually by using the following:
  1. Filling in the details in the candidate creation form.
  2. Cloning the candidate with a few changes in the existing record. 
Note
  1. By default, the person who creates the candidate record is its assigned owner.
  2. To change the record owner, click the  Change  link in the  Candidate Owner  field from the  Candidate Details  page and select another user. 

To create candidate records individually
  1. In the  Candidates  module, click on the Add (+) button .

  2. In the  Create Candidate  page, enter the candidate details.
  3. Click on Save.
To clone candidates 
  1. In the  Candidates  tab, click a particular candidate that is to be cloned.
  2. In the  Candidate Details  page, click the More  icon.
  3. Click on Clone.


  4. In the  Clone Candidate  page, modify the required details.
  5. Click  Save

Qualify Candidates 

After collecting the candidate details in your Recruit account, the next stage is candidate qualification. With further negotiations or follow up, the candidate can be qualified into a business opportunity. In this stage, the focus is on evaluating candidates based on their interest and readiness to be promoted to sales.

Following are some of the methods for candidates qualification:
  1. Phone Call:  A direct and quick follow up method after the candidate generation to initiate further discussion on the hiring process.
  2. Direct Mail:  A traditional approach of delivering materials such as advertising circulars, brochures, catalogs, and other commercial materials through postal mail.
  3. Email:  Send email communications to enhance business relationships if the email addresses are captured during the candidate generation process. This enables a quicker method to send specific or mass mailings to qualifying candidates.
  4. Meeting:  A one-to-one personal meeting or a scheduled online meeting provides a good approach for further development towards the next stage.
  5. Documents:  The process of exchanging documents to understand the prospective business, enabling clarity of expectation and understanding to provide business solutions.
  6. Notes:  Notes in the form of remarks or comments included during the follow-up sessions that act as a record of the previous follow-ups during the qualifying stage. 

Associate Candidates with Other Records 

As a qualification of candidates is the focus, associating various records with the candidates is the next step. You may need to associate candidates with other records until the candidate reaches a certain stage where it can be converted to  Job Opening  as per your organization's hiring process.
In the  Candidate Details  page, you can associate the following:
  1. Open Activities: To add tasks and events (meetings and calls).
  2. Closed Activities: To archive closed activities.
  3. Attachments & Notes: To attach documents and notes.
  4. Mails: To send e-mail messages to the selected candidate.
  5. Campaigns: To associate many campaigns to a single candidate.
  6. Social Interactions: To view the Twitter and Facebook interactions associated with the candidate and send messages, like posts, retweet, etc.

To access Candidates related lists 

  1. Click the  Candidates  module. 
  2. Click the desired record.
  3. In the Candidate's details page, under  Related List  section, click on the required related list name to navigate to the corresponding section.


  4. You can add a new related list by clicking on the Add (pen) icon beside Related List. You can add new items to existing related lists by clicking on the add icon that appears when you hover your mouse over a related list's name.

Access More Candidate Options

You can access more candidate options by clicking on the  More  icon in the Candidate's Details page.

      Create. Review. Publish.

      Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

      Get Started Now


        Access your files securely from anywhere

          Zoho CRM Training Programs

          Learn how to use the best tools for sales force automation and better customer engagement from Zoho's implementation specialists.

          Zoho CRM Training
            Redefine the way you work
            with Zoho Workplace

              Zoho DataPrep Personalized Demo

              If you'd like a personalized walk-through of our data preparation tool, please request a demo and we'll be happy to show you how to get the best out of Zoho DataPrep.

              Zoho CRM Training

                Create, share, and deliver

                beautiful slides from anywhere.

                Get Started Now


                  Zoho Sign now offers specialized one-on-one training for both administrators and developers.

                  BOOK A SESSION







                              Quick LinksWorkflow AutomationData Collection
                              Web FormsEnterpriseOnline Data Collection Tool
                              Embeddable FormsBankingBegin Data Collection
                              Interactive FormsWorkplaceData Collection App
                              CRM FormsCustomer ServiceAccessible Forms
                              Digital FormsMarketingForms for Small Business
                              HTML FormsEducationForms for Enterprise
                              Contact FormsE-commerceForms for any business
                              Lead Generation FormsHealthcareForms for Startups
                              Wordpress FormsCustomer onboardingForms for Small Business
                              No Code FormsConstructionRSVP tool for holidays
                              Free FormsTravelFeatures for Order Forms
                              Prefill FormsNon-Profit

                              Intake FormsLegal
                              Mobile App
                              Form DesignerHR
                              Mobile Forms
                              Card FormsFoodOffline Forms
                              Assign FormsPhotographyMobile Forms Features
                              Translate FormsReal EstateKiosk in Mobile Forms
                              Electronic Forms
                              Drag & drop form builder

                              Notification Emails for FormsAlternativesSecurity & Compliance
                              Holiday FormsGoogle Forms alternative GDPR
                              Form to PDFJotform alternativeHIPAA Forms
                              Email FormsFormstack alternativeEncrypted Forms

                              Wufoo alternativeSecure Forms

                              WCAG



                                        Create. Review. Publish.

                                        Write, edit, collaborate on, and publish documents to different content management platforms.

                                        Get Started Now







                                                          You are currently viewing the help pages of Qntrl’s earlier version. Click here to view our latest version—Qntrl 3.0's help articles.




                                                              Manage your brands on social media


                                                                • Desk Community Learning Series


                                                                • Digest


                                                                • Functions


                                                                • Meetups


                                                                • Kbase


                                                                • Resources


                                                                • Glossary


                                                                • Desk Marketplace


                                                                • MVP Corner


                                                                • Word of the Day


                                                                • Ask the Experts


                                                                  Zoho Sheet Resources

                                                                   

                                                                      Zoho Forms Resources


                                                                        Secure your business
                                                                        communication with Zoho Mail


                                                                        Mail on the move with
                                                                        Zoho Mail mobile application

                                                                          Stay on top of your schedule
                                                                          at all times


                                                                          Carry your calendar with you
                                                                          Anytime, anywhere




                                                                                Zoho Sign Resources

                                                                                  Sign, Paperless!

                                                                                  Sign and send business documents on the go!

                                                                                  Get Started Now




                                                                                          Zoho TeamInbox Resources





                                                                                                    Zoho DataPrep Demo

                                                                                                    Get a personalized demo or POC

                                                                                                    REGISTER NOW


                                                                                                      Design. Discuss. Deliver.

                                                                                                      Create visually engaging stories with Zoho Show.

                                                                                                      Get Started Now









                                                                                                                          • Related Articles

                                                                                                                          • Creating Job Openings

                                                                                                                            Methods In Zoho Recruit, you can create job openings by: Entering data in the job opening details form: You can manually fill in the Job Opening details gathered from various external sources. Importing job openings from external sources: You can ...
                                                                                                                          • Checking Duplicate Records in Zoho Recruit

                                                                                                                            When you have hundreds and thousands of records in your Recruit, as your business grows, it becomes a very difficult task to check for duplicates. Zoho Recruit provides you with an option to check if a record already exists in your Recruit account by ...
                                                                                                                          • Creating Clients

                                                                                                                            Methods In Zoho Recruit, you can create clients by: Entering data in the client's details form: You can manually fill in the Client details gathered from various external sources. Importing Candidates from external source: You can gather data through ...
                                                                                                                          • Import Candidates from documents

                                                                                                                            Zoho Recruit's import options help you and your hiring teams upload candidate details with ease. Whether you're an individual recruiter looking to add your candidate's profiles or part of an organisation handling large-scale hiring, we provide ...
                                                                                                                          • Common Operations

                                                                                                                            Navigate Records Navigate primarily means the process of moving back and forth within the records. Navigation in Zoho Recruit allows easy movement between records; provides options to choose the number of records to be displayed in one page; and ...
                                                                                                                            Wherever you are is as good as
                                                                                                                            your workplace

                                                                                                                              Resources

                                                                                                                              Videos

                                                                                                                              Watch comprehensive videos on features and other important topics that will help you master Zoho CRM.



                                                                                                                              eBooks

                                                                                                                              Download free eBooks and access a range of topics to get deeper insight on successfully using Zoho CRM.



                                                                                                                              Webinars

                                                                                                                              Sign up for our webinars and learn the Zoho CRM basics, from customization to sales force automation and more.



                                                                                                                              CRM Tips

                                                                                                                              Make the most of Zoho CRM with these useful tips.



                                                                                                                                Zoho Show Resources