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How do I create a new pool category in the talent pool?

This help article is about managing pool categories in talent pool profiles.

Updated over 2 months ago

Directly Add Pool Categories to a Talent Pool Profile

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open a pool application and switch to the "Overview" tab. Click the plus sign next to the "Pool Categories" entry.

2. Select an already existing talent pool category or add a new one. Save the entry by pressing the Enter key.


Add Pool Category Directly When Rejecting an Application

Alternatively, you can create a new pool category directly when rejecting an application by inviting the candidate to the talent pool.

Select an already existing talent pool category or add a new one.

Save the entry by pressing the Enter key.

For more information on how to move an application from a job to the talent pool, click here.


FAQ About Talent Pool Categories

1. What are talent pool categories?

Talent pool categories are specific internal groups within the talent pool where applications can be sorted. They help save candidates for specific areas or future positions and make them easier to find.

2. How do I delete a talent pool category?

Pool categories cannot be deleted directly. If a category is removed from all talent pool applications, it is no longer available for selection and can be manually re-added if needed.

3. What is the difference between tags and pool categories?

  • Tags: Flexible keywords assigned to applications to make them easier to filter and organize.

  • Pool Categories: Fixed groups in the talent pool that systematically store applications for future use.

4. Are talent pool categories visible to other users?

Talent pool categories are only visible to users who have access to the talent pool.

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