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# Add Candidate

The **Add Candidate** popup allows administrators to manually add a candidate to a specific job position and optionally assign assessments.

<figure><img src="/files/KHPSKZs1xQfdewrcO6hb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Candidate</p></figcaption></figure>

Fill the participants details like name and Customer- id, email id and other details and click “**Add Candidate**”

If user checks **Auto-assign exams and generate magic link option,** it will&#x20;

* Automatically assigns the assessments configured for the job.
* Generates a unique assessment link that can be shared with the candidate.

If user checks **Enable AI Agent Interview option,** it will&#x20;

* Enables an AI-driven interview for the candidate.
* Requires an AI Interview Assessment to be configured for the job.

If admin Click on **Cancel** button Closes, the popup without saving any information.

**Note**: Candidate ID must be unique

<figure><img src="/files/CgizneydfGCI5bBLGYkD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fill details in Add candidate form</p></figcaption></figure>

After clicking **Add Candidate**, a confirmation popup is displayed indicating that the candidate has been successfully added to the selected job.

<figure><img src="/files/vXUCRLhzZETJKVkY7o5J" alt=""><figcaption><p>Link Generated</p></figcaption></figure>

The popup displays:

* The **Assessment Name** assigned to the candidate.
* A unique **Assessment Link (Magic Link)** generated for the candidate.
* A **Copy** icon that allows administrators to quickly copy the assessment link and share it with the candidate.

The added candidate appears in the **Candidates List** for tracking and evaluation.

<figure><img src="/files/sPA4vkSfkVLddQ5L9cuk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Candidate List</p></figcaption></figure>

**Candidates List** display Candidate Name, contact info, Source, Applied, status & score

Status column display:

<mark style="color:$warning;">"</mark><mark style="color:$warning;">**Pending**</mark><mark style="color:$warning;">"</mark> until candidate starts the assessment.

<mark style="color:violet;">"</mark><mark style="color:violet;">**In-progress**</mark><mark style="color:violet;">"</mark> until candidate submits the assessment.

<mark style="color:red;">"</mark><mark style="color:red;">**Abandoned**</mark><mark style="color:red;">"</mark> if candidate drops from the assessment by mistake.

<mark style="color:$success;">"</mark><mark style="color:$success;">**Completed**</mark><mark style="color:$success;">"</mark> if candidate completes the assessment.

Top Metrics gets updated as per the candidate's assessments status.

<figure><img src="/files/Z6iWMqZWG2vYFlK8bCM4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Assessment Status</p></figcaption></figure>

The **Actions** menu in the **Candidates List** provides administrators with options to manage candidate information and assessment invitations.

<figure><img src="/files/VZjncry2adTMzRPbokDI" alt=""><figcaption><p>Candidate Action Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

<mark style="color:$success;">**Resend Link**</mark>

This is useful when&#x20;

* The candidate has not received the original email or requires a new invitation.
* Sends the assessment invitation link again to the candidate.
* The candidate receives the assessment link via the configured communication channel (email).

<figure><img src="/files/NoSS3NYCVIY0RilU4kDp" alt=""><figcaption><p>Resend Link</p></figcaption></figure>

<mark style="color:$success;">**Edit Profile**</mark>

This option is used by admin to edit the candidate enrolled to the Job by clicking on **Action ⇒ Edit Profile** under **View candidate.**

<figure><img src="/files/9aYMj0aG1iJ5jvbaTw5I" alt=""><figcaption><p>Edit Profile</p></figcaption></figure>

<mark style="color:$success;">**Remove**</mark>

This option is used by admin to remove the candidate from the selected job position by clicking on **Action ⇒ Remove** under **View candidate.**

The candidate will no longer appear in the Candidates List for that job.

<figure><img src="/files/e7YfEarCIXpuQBIUCNnM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remove Candidate</p></figcaption></figure>