{"id":126,"date":"2026-07-08T21:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synclo.com\/help\/?post_type=help_article&#038;p=126"},"modified":"2026-07-08T21:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:36:22","slug":"how-to-configure-screening-settings","status":"publish","type":"help_article","link":"https:\/\/synclo.com\/help\/recruitment\/setup-recruitment\/how-to-configure-screening-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure Screening Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1fc03p4\" data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"121\">Before you begin<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"181\">Before configuring screening settings, make sure you have:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"470\">\u2022 Company Admin or Recruitment Admin access<br data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"229\" \/>\u2022 your approved screening methods<br data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\" \/>\u2022 the types of screening your team will use<br data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\" \/>\u2022 any required candidate documents confirmed<br data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\" \/>\u2022 the interview feedback questions prepared<br data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\" \/>\u2022 recruiters and interviewers already assigned recruitment roles<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"677\">Decide whether your team will use in person meetings, video calls, phone calls, assessments, or interviews. Also confirm which screening types require file uploads or feedback before you save the settings.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1a63zgq\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"704\">Why this setup matters<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"820\">Screening settings control how your recruitment team reviews candidates before they move to the next hiring stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1076\">Clear settings give recruiters consistent screening options. They also help interviewers record ratings, strengths, concerns, and recommendations in the same format. As a result, hiring teams can compare candidates using complete and structured feedback.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xmzojo\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1086\">Steps<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1176\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1112\">1. Sign in to Synclo<\/strong><br data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\" \/>Sign in with an account that can manage recruitment settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1288\"><strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1207\">2. Open Recruitment Setup<\/strong><br data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\" \/>From the left sidebar, expand <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1251\">HireHub<\/strong>. Next, select <strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1287\">Recruitment Setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1400\"><strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1322\">3. Select Screening Settings<\/strong><br data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\" \/>On the Recruitment Configuration page, open the <strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1395\">Screening Settings<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1429\">Two sections are available:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1468\">\u2022 Screening Types<br data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\" \/>\u2022 Feedback Form<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1550\">Start with Screening Types to configure how candidate screenings can take place.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1663\"><strong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1595\">4. Review the available screening modes<\/strong><br data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\" \/>In the <strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1624\">Screening Modes<\/strong> section, review the available options:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1708\">\u2022 In Person<br data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\" \/>\u2022 Video Call<br data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\" \/>\u2022 Phone Call<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1823\">Each mode has an <strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1738\">Enabled<\/strong> toggle. A mode marked as <strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1775\">Default<\/strong> is included as a standard option in the system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1967\"><strong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1873\">5. Enable the screening modes your team uses<\/strong><br data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\" \/>Turn on the <strong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1899\">Enabled<\/strong> toggle for each method that recruiters and interviewers can select.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2112\">For example, enable Video Call for remote interviews and In Person for office based meetings. Turn off any mode that your company does not use.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2200\"><strong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2157\">6. Review the available screening types<\/strong><br data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\" \/>Move to the <strong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2191\">Screening Types<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2249\">The standard screening types shown may include:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2284\">\u2022 Assessment\/Test<br data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\" \/>\u2022 Interview<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2374\">Each type contains settings for its status, document uploads, and feedback requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2500\"><strong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2422\">7. Activate or deactivate a screening type<\/strong><br data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2425\" \/>Use the <strong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2443\">Active<\/strong> toggle to control whether a screening type is available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2639\">Keep the type active when it is part of your hiring process. Otherwise, turn it off so users cannot select it during candidate screening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2790\"><strong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2676\">8. Set file upload requirements<\/strong><br data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2679\" \/>Turn on <strong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2711\">File Upload Required<\/strong> when recruiters or interviewers must attach a file during that screening type.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2934\">For example, an Assessment\/Test may require an answer sheet, test result, or supporting document. Leave the option off when no file is needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3082\"><strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2973\">9. Set feedback form requirements<\/strong><br data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2976\" \/>Enable <strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3009\">Feedback Form Required<\/strong> when the user must complete feedback before the screening can be closed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3171\">This setting helps prevent candidate records from moving forward without an evaluation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3295\"><strong data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3213\">10. Save the screening type settings<\/strong><br data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3216\" \/>Review the enabled modes and screening type rules. Then click <strong data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3294\">Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3373\">The updated settings will be available in screening and interview workflows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3470\"><strong data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3409\">11. Open the Feedback Form tab<\/strong><br data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3412\" \/>Return to Screening Settings and select <strong data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3469\">Feedback Form<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3562\">This section controls the questions interviewers and reviewers complete after a screening.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3640\"><strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3607\">12. Review the standard feedback fields<\/strong><br data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3610\" \/>The feedback form may include:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3728\">\u2022 Overall Rating from 1 to 5<br data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3673\" \/>\u2022 Strengths<br data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3687\" \/>\u2022 Concerns<br data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3700\" \/>\u2022 Recommendation<br data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3719\" \/>\u2022 Notes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3789\">Each field has separate <strong data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3762\">Show<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3779\">Required<\/strong> settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3915\"><strong data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3837\">13. Choose which fields appear on the form<\/strong><br data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3840\" \/>Turn on the <strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3860\">Show<\/strong> toggle beside each field that interviewers should see.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4038\">For example, you may show Overall Rating, Strengths, Concerns, Recommendation, and Notes for a complete candidate review.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4175\"><strong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4077\">14. Mark required feedback fields<\/strong><br data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4080\" \/>Use the <strong data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4100\">Required<\/strong> toggle for fields that must be completed before feedback can be submitted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4281\">You may require Overall Rating and Recommendation while leaving Strengths, Concerns, and Notes optional.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4412\"><strong data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4318\">15. Add a custom feedback field<\/strong><br data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4321\" \/>Click <strong data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4340\">Add Field<\/strong> in the top right corner if your team needs another evaluation question.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4557\">Enter a clear title and select the field type provided by the system. Keep each question focused on information needed for the hiring decision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4642\"><strong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4598\">16. Review the feedback form layout<\/strong><br data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4601\" \/>Check the order and status of all fields.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4769\">Make sure required questions are necessary and that interviewers can complete the form without entering repeated information.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4858\"><strong data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4804\">17. Preview the feedback form<\/strong><br data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4807\" \/>Click <strong data-start=\"4813\" data-end=\"4824\">Preview<\/strong> to review the form before saving.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4944\">Confirm that visible fields appear correctly and required fields are clear to users.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"5053\"><strong data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4976\">18. Save the feedback form<\/strong><br data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4979\" \/>Close the preview and make any final changes. Then click <strong data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5052\">Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5143\">The updated form will be used when recruiters or interviewers submit candidate feedback.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3dl2ft\" data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5165\">What happens next<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5167\" data-end=\"5213\">After configuring screening settings, you can:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5215\" data-end=\"5448\">\u2022 select approved screening modes<br data-start=\"5248\" data-end=\"5251\" \/>\u2022 schedule assessments and interviews<br data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5291\" \/>\u2022 require candidate files when needed<br data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5331\" \/>\u2022 collect ratings and written feedback<br data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5372\" \/>\u2022 record interviewer recommendations<br data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5411\" \/>\u2022 keep candidate reviews consistent<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5612\">These settings will support later workflows such as scheduling interviews, recording feedback, evaluating candidates, and moving applicants between hiring stages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","help_category":[89,8],"help_tag":[71,93,121,122,123,124,125,126],"class_list":["post-126","help_article","type-help_article","status-publish","hentry","help_category-setup-recruitment","help_category-recruitment","help_tag-synclo","help_tag-recruitment-setup","help_tag-screening-settings","help_tag-candidate-screening","help_tag-screening-modes","help_tag-interview-feedback","help_tag-candidate-evaluation","help_tag-assessment-settings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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