Introducing Profile Summary: Faster Candidate Insights with Zia

Introducing Profile Summary: Faster Candidate Insights with Zia


We’re excited to launch Profile Summary, a powerful new feature in Zoho Recruit that transforms how you review candidate profiles. What used to take minutes of resume scanning can now be assessed in seconds—thanks to Zia.

A Quick Example  

Say you’re hiring a developer and receive 200+ applications. Instead of opening each profile, your Candidate List view now shows a clear summary like this:


In just a glance, you know whether to move Christina forward. Multiply this across hundreds of candidates, and the time savings speak for themselves.

What is Profile Summary?  

Profile Summary gives you a snapshot of each candidate’s most important details. Instead of clicking into profiles, you’ll see the essentials directly alongside their name.

When a resume is uploaded, Zia automatically generates the summary in two formats:


  • Bulleted (default): A point-by-point list that’s easy to scan.

  • Descriptive: A short narrative overview with added context.

Think of it as your personal cheat sheet surfacing exactly what you need, without extra clicks.

Why We Built It  

Recruiters told us: “I spend more time clicking into profiles than actually evaluating candidates.”

That's a problem.

Hiring moves fast, and the real challenge isn’t the shortage of candidates — it’s the shortage of time. Profile Summary is designed to give recruiters their time back by eliminating low-value steps in the screening process.

With the Profile Summary, recruiters can

    ➤ Reduce repetitive clicks and page loads

    ➤ Filter out noise, see only what’s relevant

    ➤ Build shortlists faster and more consistently

    ➤ Share clear, structured overviews with your team

Key Use Cases  

1. Shortlisting candidates for hiring managers
Add the Profile Summary merge field to your email templates. When sending shortlists, each candidate’s summary is included automatically. No need to write or copy-paste profiles. Hiring managers get structured, easy-to-read overviews right in their inbox.

2. Sharing candidates with clients
For staffing agencies, Profile Summary eliminates manual cleanup or drafting. Summaries are clear, standardized, and client-ready. It saves time and helps clients quickly see a candidate’s value.

3. Faster collaboration within recruiting teams
When multiple recruiters work on the same role, Profile Summary ensures everyone sees a consistent overview of each candidate. No more back-and-forth messages like “What’s their main skill set again?”

Getting Started  

Go to Setup > Zia > Profile Summary. This is where you can activate the Profile Summary and set your preferred format.


👉 For step-by-step instructions, check out our help guide.

Tell Us What You Think  

We’d love to know how the Profile Summary fits into your recruitment process. Questions or feedback? Drop a comment below.
Need help with setup? Reach us anytime at support@zohorecruit.com.

Regards,
Team Zoho Recruit

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