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title: "Preview Candidate Profiles"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/preview-candidate-profiles"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-10-07T22:28:07.640Z"
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# Preview Candidate Profiles

Quickly review candidate details without leaving your job posting view.

### **Overview**

When managing multiple applicants, efficiency is everything. **Candidate Profile Preview** lets you review key candidate information in a condensed view—without needing to open each full profile and navigate back and forth.

From the preview window, you can see **communications, assessments, resumes, contact details, work history, and attachments** all in one place. You can also rate candidates with stars, move through applicants seamlessly using the *Next Candidate* button, and decide who’s the right fit faster. If more detail is needed, a single click opens the candidate’s full profile.

## **How to Preview Candidate Profiles:**

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### **1\. Access Candidate Preview**

-   On your job posting’s candidate table, click the **Preview icon** in the *Profile* column.
-   In the preview window, view communications, assessments, resumes, application details, work history, and attachments.

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### **2\. Assess Candidates**

Apply **star ratings** to indicate a candidate’s suitability based on the information in the preview.

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### **3\. Navigate Between Candidates**

Use the **Next Candidate** button to move through candidates one by one without leaving the preview window.

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### **4\. Open Full Profile (Optional)**

If deeper review is required, click **Open Full Profile** to access the candidate’s complete details.

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## **Why This Matters:**

Previewing profiles saves time and reduces unnecessary clicks. Instead of constantly jumping between the candidate table and full profiles, you can:

-   Quickly scan through multiple candidates in sequence.
-   Compare applicants side by side more efficiently.
-   Maintain a smoother workflow without interruptions.
-   Make faster, more informed shortlisting decisions.

## **Use Cases:**

-   **Recruiters:** Rapidly filter through a large pool of candidates by reviewing resumes and assessments in preview mode.
-   **Hiring Managers:** Assign quick star ratings during initial reviews to identify top prospects.
-   **Small Teams:** Save time by using condensed previews instead of opening full profiles for every candidate.

## **Best Practices:**

-   **Don’t rush ratings**—review resumes, assessments, and communication history before deciding.
-   Use **star ratings consistently** across candidates for fair evaluations.
-   Leverage the **Next Candidate button** to streamline sequential reviews.
-   Open the **full profile** for finalists or when you need detailed insights.

## **What Happens Next:**

When using Candidate Preview:

-   Your star ratings are saved directly to the candidate profile.
-   All communication history, tasks, and assessments remain accessible.
-   You can move seamlessly between candidates, making bulk evaluations faster.

If you need additional details or want to take further actions (e.g., assign tasks, edit information), simply switch to the **full profile view**.

With **Preview Candidate Profiles**, you’ll keep your evaluation process efficient, consistent, and hassle-free.