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Every Name Record has a section called History used to store a person’s credentials. Use this area to define the fields used while collecting credentials. History is commonly used to:
- Collect credentials via an emailed application (created using PCR Profiles)
- Collect credentials via online application (must use PCRecruiter Web Extension Add On)
The types of credentialing PCR may collect are: Work History, References, Licenses, Education, and Military Service. These items can only be searched using Advanced Name Search and are not available for reporting.
Configuring History Fields #
- Click the System icon on the Main Toolbar.
- Click Database Setup.
- Click History Fields.
- Select the type of credentialing to configure.
- Under Field List, use the Field Value dropdowns to select from a set list of the fields. Custom fields are not supported.
- Override the display Field Label (OPTIONAL). It is not recommended to change the purpose of the field.
- Select if the field should be required for external (candidates) or internal users.
- Some fields offer Dropdown Values. Use this link to configure options for the dropdown.
- Under Web Extension and Profile Settings, you can set the number of required credentials
- Click the Save action icon.
Adding History from a Name Record #
History information can be collected from any Name Record in PCRecruiter.
- Open a Name Record and click the History navigation tab
- Select the type of credential to add by clicking the charm to the left (Work History, Education, References, Licensing, Military Service)
- Click the Add History icon from the action menu dropdown
- Enter the details
- Save