How do I reject a candidate that has been submitted via an agency?

Last updated: September 29, 2026

Rejecting candidates requires clear communication to maintain good agency relationships.

Steps to reject a candidate:

  1. Open the candidate's profile

  2. Click "Reject"

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  3. Select rejection reason from the dropdown

  4. Add specific feedback

  5. Save the decision

Important: The agency will be automatically notified when you reject their candidate.

Note: You can choose to show or hide rejection reasons for agencies in the Agency Portal Settings.

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