This article is for administrators.
Overview
This feature allows you to collect more information from candidates already in Recruiting. Admins, Staffing Users, Hiring Managers, and Executives assigned to a job can use this feature to request additional information from candidates.
How it helps
- Simplify the application process: Start with a short application. This improves the candidate experience, increases applications, and lowers drop-off. You can ask for more details later from top candidates.
- Collect applications from passive candidates: You can send an application to candidates you added manually. Recruiting links the application to their existing profile.
- Collect voluntary EEO info: Even if you do not need a longer application, you can request EEO info from candidates to close a compliance gap.
Send an information request to a candidate
Refer to Send information requests in Recruiting.
Before you send a request, make sure:
- The candidate has a valid email address
- The candidate is assigned to a job
- The job is active and posted internally or externally
- The job is not marked as Confidential
Remind or cancel an information request
- On the Information Request you sent, select Rescind or Remind in the system-generated newsfeed entry.
- If the request is rescinded, the link in the original request becomes inactive. They do not receive additional emails.

Edit information request templates
- Go to People > Hiring > Applicant Tracking.
- Select Admin, then select Users.
- Select the candidate's name.
- Select Message Templates. Scroll to the Info Requests section.
- Select a template to edit.
- Make any changes, then select Save. A success banner displays.

Updated: May 6th, 2026 6504 views 0 likes
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