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Custom Cases

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to utilize the new Custom Cases feature in Hirex to streamline your candidate evaluation process.

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Written by Ravza Doğan
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Creating Custom Cases

HR Admins can now upload and manage custom cases to evaluate candidates effectively. Follow these steps to upload a custom case:

  1. Navigate to Cases Settings

    • Go to Settings > Recruitment Settings > Cases.

  2. Fill in Case Details

    • Title: Enter a clear and descriptive title for the case.

    • Share as a file or link?: Choose how you want to share the case with candidates:

      • Upload a File: Share a PDF, DOCX, or ZIP file.

      • Provide a Link: Share a URL that directs candidates to the resource.

  3. Compose the Email

    • Mail Subject: Write the subject line for the email the candidate will receive.

    • Email Body: Draft the body of the email. Use the text editor options to format your message.

  4. Optional: Add a Scorecard

    • Attach a Scorecard for your team to evaluate the candidate’s submission. This is optional but recommended for structured evaluations.

  5. Save Your Case

    • Click Save to upload and store the custom case for future use.


Assigning Cases to Candidates

Once a custom case has been uploaded, it can be assigned to candidates as part of the evaluation process. Follow these steps:

  1. Select Candidates

    • Navigate to the Job Posting and select the candidate(s) to whom you want to send the case.

  2. Send the Case

    • Click Send Test > Case.

  3. Choose or Create a Case

    • Select an existing case from your organization’s library.

    • OR create a new case by clicking the corresponding option.

  4. Set Timezone and Deadlines

    • Timezone: Choose the appropriate timezone for the candidate.

    • Deadline: Set the deadline by which the candidate must submit the case.

  5. Optional: Set Mailing Preferences

    • Initial Mailing Date: Specify the date and time to send the case email. If left blank, the email will be sent immediately.

    • Reminder Mailing Days: Schedule reminders to ensure candidates submit their work on time.

  6. Send the Case

    • Review the details and click Send to deliver the case to the selected candidate(s).


Candidate View

Receiving and Submitting the Case

  1. The candidate will receive an email with a link to the case study page.

  2. Upon clicking the link, the candidate will be directed to a page with the following details:

    Case Study

    • The file provided for the case can be downloaded from here.

    • Deadline information specified by the sender.

    Submitting the study

    • Candidate can either upload a file( PDF, DOCX, or ZIP) or

    • Provide a link that contains the resource.

  3. After uploading the study, the candidate can click Submit to complete the process.


Tips for Using the Custom Cases Feature

  • Ensure all files or links provided in the case are accessible to candidates.

  • Use the scorecard to standardize evaluations across candidates.

  • Set clear and realistic deadlines to allow candidates adequate time for completion.

  • Utilize reminder emails to keep candidates on track.

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