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Candidate Presentation Layer

Overview

The Candidate Presentation Layer is the core feature of URLCV - a beautiful, trackable URL system for presenting candidates to clients. This feature enables recruitment agencies to create professional candidate presentations that are:

  • Branded with agency logo and colors
  • Trackable with detailed analytics
  • Secure with access controls and NDAs
  • Flexible with anonymisation support

    • Key Features

    1. Shareable Candidate URLs

    Every candidate submission generates a unique, secure URL that can be shared with clients:

    https://yourdomain.com/s/{32-character-token}

    Benefits:

  • No login required for clients
  • Secure token-based access
  • Easy to share via email, Slack, or any channel
  • Mobile-responsive design

    • 2. Anonymised vs Full View

    Agencies can control what information clients see:

    Anonymised View:

  • Hides candidate name, current employer, and location
  • Shows anonymised label (e.g., "Senior Engineer - Ref C_ABC12345")
  • Protects candidate privacy during initial screening
  • Unlock full details after NDA acceptance or approval

    • Full View:

  • Complete candidate profile
  • All attachments (CV, portfolio, case studies)
  • Full contact information
  • Complete work history

    • 3. Access Control Options

    Three access modes available:

  • Public - Anyone with the link can view
  • Client Code - Requires 8-character access code
  • Authenticated - Requires user login

    • 4. NDA Protection

    For sensitive roles, agencies can require NDA acceptance:

  • Custom NDA text per submission
  • Client must accept before viewing full details
  • Tracks acceptance with IP address and timestamp
  • Session-based acceptance (no re-acceptance needed)

    • 5. Agency Branding

    Each submission page is branded with:

  • Agency logo (uploaded in settings)
  • Primary brand color
  • Agency name
  • Professional presentation layout

    • Usage Guide

    Creating a Submission

  • Navigate to Submissions → Create New
  • Select candidate from your database
  • Choose client company and contact
  • (Optional) Link to a job opening
  • Configure submission settings:
    • - Anonymised: Toggle to hide candidate details - Access Mode: Choose public, client code, or authenticated - Require NDA: Enable if NDA is needed - NDA Text: Enter custom NDA text
  • Add submission notes (visible to client)
  • Click Create Submission

    • Sharing with Clients

    Once created, you'll receive:

  • Shareable URL - Copy and share via email
  • Access Code (if enabled) - Send separately to client contact
  • Email Notification - Automatically sent to client contact

    • Viewing Analytics

    Track client engagement:

  • View Count - Number of times opened
  • Last Viewed - Most recent view timestamp
  • Time on Page - Duration client spent viewing
  • Sections Viewed - Which parts of the profile were viewed
  • Status Updates - Shortlist, reject, or hold feedback

    • How It Works

    Access Control

    The system automatically handles access in this order:

  • Checks access mode requirement (public/client code/authenticated)
  • Verifies access code (if required)
  • Confirms NDA acceptance (if required)
  • Respects anonymisation settings

    • View Tracking

    Every view is automatically tracked with:

  • View timestamp
  • Time spent on page
  • Which sections were viewed
  • Client contact information (if access code used)

    • Best Practices

  • Use Anonymisation for initial screening to protect candidate privacy
  • Require NDAs for sensitive roles or confidential searches
  • Use Client Codes for additional security without requiring login
  • Add Submission Notes to provide context about the candidate
  • Monitor Analytics to gauge client interest and engagement

    • Related Features

  • Candidate Management
  • Submissions & Tracking
  • GDPR Compliance