Job Candidate Custom Fields allow you to capture specific candidate data that's relevant only to a particular job. This field type is ideal when you need to collect custom information during the hiring process that varies from job to job, without cluttering your global candidate profile.
What are Job Candidate Custom Fields?
Job Candidate Custom Fields are a special type of custom field that lives within a specific job. These fields are visible and applicable only when candidates are being evaluated for that job. They help you:
Collect role-specific data during candidate evaluation
Customize candidate intake forms per job
Keep your candidate profiles clean and focused
Think of these as temporary, job-scoped fields that don’t appear elsewhere.
When to Use Job Candidate Custom Fields?
Use Job Candidate Custom Fields when:
You need to capture information that only applies to one job (e.g., “Availability for Weekend Shifts” for a weekend-only role).
Different jobs require different qualification checks (e.g., “Portfolio URL” for designers, “Willing to relocate?” for roles in a different city).
You want to collect client-specific candidate inputs when working with multiple clients.
How to Create a Job Candidate Custom Field?
You can set up these fields in just a few steps.
Step 1: Go to Custom Fields Settings
Navigate to Settings and select Custom Fields.
Click on the Job Candidate Custom Fields tab.
Step 2: Add a New Custom Field
Click + Add Field.
Enter the field name (e.g., “Available Start Date”).
Choose the field type (e.g., text, dropdown, date, etc.).
Add any more details you want, and finally click Save.
This field is now available to be added to specific jobs.
How to Attach a Job Candidate Custom Field to a Job?
Once you've created a Job Candidate Custom Field, here's how to use it in a specific job:
Step 1: Go to the Job
Navigate to the Jobs section.
Click into the job where you want to use the custom field.
Step 2: Edit Job Settings
Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Select Edit Job.
Scroll to the Candidate Custom Fields section.
Click + Add Field and choose from the Job Candidate Custom Fields you've created.
Save your changes.
Now, when candidates are added to this job, those fields will appear in their profile under that job.
Best Practices
Use clear, job-specific labels so recruiters understand when to use each field.
Avoid duplicating fields that already exist globally in candidate or job fields.
Regularly review and archive unused fields to keep your system clean.
Next Steps
Need help setting this up? Contact our support team, and we’ll walk you through it.