Things you can do with a recruit are described on this page. Actually, the functions found on recruit details are available for all candidates. Recruit details is a great place to reconnect with candidates that have previously applied.
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ACTIONS
Edit - update a recruit’s contact information
Add Effort - click here for a drop down to start an application, send an invite or record a recruiter effort
Messages - click here to send a message (How to add Recruitment Message Templates) or free form a message.
Files - See files or upload files for a recruit (How to upload a file)
Follow up - add a recruitment status update
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Send Invite - click here to send a job invite link to a current opening
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