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Moving a candidate from one job to another

Realized a candidate might be a better fit for a different open role? Learn how to move an existing candidate to a different job in PI Hire.

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This article applies to all Hire users within the PI2 platform.

Sometimes when assessing a candidate, you may discover they’re a better match for a different job. Here's how to move a candidate from one job to another:

How to move a candidate between jobs

  1. Log in to PI Hire.

  2. From the Hiring Center, click the Candidates tab.

  3. Search the name of the candidate or the job they're currently associated with.

  4. Click the checkbox next to their name.

  5. (Optional) Repeat for any additional candidates.

  6. Click the Actions dropdown box next to the search bar.

  7. Select "Add/move to different job" from the available options.

  8. Search for the new job and select it from the list that appears.

  9. Click "Move to job."

  10. The candidate(s) will now be associated with the new job.

Tip: You can also follow these steps for candidates who aren't attached to any job. By adding a candidate to a job, you'll be able to see full candidate insights (e.g., Job Fit), download resources such as the Interview Guide, and more.

FAQs

What's the purpose of adding a candidate to a job?

PI Hire gives powerful insights into a candidate's behavioral makeup and/or cognitive ability. However, to use this data responsibly, these insights must always be considered in the context of the job you are looking to fill.

By adding a candidate to a job, you'll be able to see full candidate insights (e.g., Job Fit), download resources such as the Interview Guide, and more.

I have a candidate who isn't attached to any job. What now?

The steps in this article also apply to candidates who aren't attached to any job. Simply move them to your desired job, and they will show as attached to that job.

I'm not able to move a candidate to "X" job. Why?

To move a candidate from one job to another, you need edit access to both jobs in question. Make sure you have been granted edit access to these jobs via Hire's share function.

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