Adding a candidate to the Candidate Pool in Oracle Recruiting Cloud allows you to maintain a list of potential candidates for future job requisitions or roles. This helps streamline your hiring process by keeping track of candidates who may be a good fit for future opportunities.
Here’s how to add a candidate to the Candidate Pool:
Steps to Add a Candidate to the Candidate Pool:
1. Log in to Oracle HCM Cloud:
- Use your credentials to access the system. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to add candidates to the Candidate Pool.
2. Navigate to Recruiting:
- From the home page, click on “My Client Groups” and select “Recruiting” or “Hiring”.
- This will take you to the Recruiting Dashboard.
3. Access the Candidates Section:
- Click on the Candidates tab or section to view existing candidates and manage candidate profiles.
4. Search for Existing Candidates (if applicable):
- If the candidate you want to add is already in the system, use the search bar to find their profile by entering their name, email address, or phone number.
- Click on the candidate’s name to open their profile.
5. Add New Candidate (if not existing):
- If the candidate is not yet in the system, follow the steps to create a new candidate profile (as detailed in the previous answer).
- Fill in the candidate’s personal information, work experience, education, and any other relevant details.
- Save the candidate’s profile once completed.
6. Add Candidate to Candidate Pool:
- Once you have located or created the candidate profile, look for an option or button that says “Add to Candidate Pool”, “Add to Talent Pool”, or “Add to Future Opportunities”.
- Click on this option to begin the process of adding the candidate to the pool.
7. Select Candidate Pool:
- If your organization uses multiple candidate pools, you may need to select a specific pool where you want to add the candidate.
- Choose the appropriate pool from the list, or create a new one if needed.
8. Add Notes or Tags:
- You might have the option to add notes or tags to the candidate profile during this process. This can be useful for future reference, allowing you to remember why the candidate was added or any specific skills they possess.
9. Review and Confirm:
- Review the information you’ve entered and ensure everything is accurate.
- Click on “Confirm”, “Save”, or “Submit” to complete the process of adding the candidate to the pool.
10. Check the Candidate Pool:
- After adding the candidate, navigate to the Candidate Pool to ensure that the new candidate has been successfully added.
- You can review the candidate details, notes, and tags to confirm the addition.
Example Workflow:
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Adding an Existing Candidate:
- Search for the candidate in the Candidates section.
- Open their profile.
- Click “Add to Candidate Pool”.
- Select the appropriate pool and add any relevant notes.
- Confirm the addition.
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Adding a New Candidate:
- Click “Add Candidate” and fill in the necessary details.
- Save the profile.
- Immediately click “Add to Candidate Pool”.
- Select the desired pool and add notes if necessary.
- Confirm the addition.
Tips:
- Maintain Candidate Information: Ensure that candidate profiles are complete and up to date before adding them to the Candidate Pool.
- Organize Pools Effectively: Use specific tags or notes to categorize candidates based on their skills, experience, or the roles for which they might be a fit.
- Regularly Review the Pool: Periodically review the Candidate Pool to keep it current and remove candidates who are no longer relevant.
By following these steps, you can efficiently add candidates to the Candidate Pool in Oracle Recruiting Cloud, ensuring that you have a robust pipeline of potential hires for future job openings.
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