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Candidate self-scheduling in Recruiting

Describes the calendar connector, Cronofy, used in Recruiting for candidate self-scheduling.

This article is for administrators.

 

Overview

Paycor works with Cronofy to let candidates schedule their own interviews in Paycor Recruiting. 

  • Recruiters send a link from the candidate’s record.
  • Candidates choose a time from your real-time calendar.
  • Interviews book in minutes, without leaving Paycor.
  • The feature supports 1:1s and multi-person interview loops.
  • Scheduling takes less time and keeps hiring moving.

This article shows how to:

  • Set up Cronofy candidate self-scheduling
  • Schedule an interview with Cronofy candidate self-scheduling
  • Understand the candidates scheduling experience

Who can use it:

For a quick start, refer to Interview scheduling overview and resources

If you have any issues, email recruitingsupport@paycor.com


Set up Cronofy candidate self-scheduling

If your company does not use Cronofy Candidate Self-Scheduling, contact your Paycor Sales Representative. For details, refer to Paycor Marketplace.

After the request is submitted, Cronofy works with Paycor to turn on the feature. You will get an email when set up is complete.

To check that it is set up:

  1. Go to Admin > Interviews > Settings.
  2. Make sure Cronofy Candidate Self-Scheduling is selected. 
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Schedule an interview with Cronofy candidate self-scheduling

  1. Go to People > Hiring > Applicant Tracking
  2. The Applicant Tracking link will navigate you to the Home Dashboard in your Applicant Tracking System. 
  3. Select a candidate from an active job. 
  4. In Phone screen or Interview, select Schedule a Phone Screen or Schedule an Interview. The Schedule an Interview window opens.
  5. Select Schedule.
  6. Choose how to start the request:  
  • To reuse a template, select one under Start from a recent request, then choose Select
  • To create a new request, select Create a request from scratch
  1. Add interviewers and a description.
  2. Select the dates and times the candidate can choose from. 
  3. Select Create request link.
  4. Review the draft email that opens. 
  5. Select Send Email Now when you are ready.
  6. The email is sent to the candidate. 
  7. After the candidate schedules, a confirmation appears on the candidate record:

View the candidates’ experience when they schedule

  1. The candidate receives an email with a scheduling link. 
  2. The candidate selects the link. A scheduling window opens with available dates and times. 
  3. The candidate selects a date and time, then selects Confirm
  4. A confirmation message displays to the candidate. 

Updated: May 29th, 2026 957 views


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