Candidate custom properties
Custom properties let you extend candidate records beyond the built-in fields. When your team needs to track information that Nextal does not collect by default — a preferred work region, an internal rating score, a third-party reference number — you create a custom property and it appears on every candidate profile from that point forward.
Property types
Each property has a field type that controls how recruiters enter data and how the value appears on reports and filters.
| Type | Best used for |
|---|---|
| Text | Short free-form answers — notes, codes, identifiers |
| Number | Scores, ratings, or numeric identifiers |
| Date | Deadlines, availability dates, or reference dates |
| Dropdown | A fixed list of choices — regions, tiers, categories |
| Multiple choice | A fixed list where more than one option can be selected |
Adding a property
- Go to Configuration → ATS settings → Candidate and open the Customize tab.
- Click Add new value.
- Set the Active toggle.
- Choose the Type from the dropdown.
- If your account supports more than one language, select the Language and enter the Label for each language.
- Click Save.
The property becomes visible on all candidate profiles immediately after saving.
Reordering properties
Use the ▲▼ arrows on any row to change the display order. The order here matches the order the fields appear on the candidate profile. Place the most-used properties near the top to save recruiters from scrolling.
Editing and deactivating
Click the edit action on any property to change its label or toggle it between Active and Inactive. Inactive properties are hidden from the candidate profile and from filters, but their stored values are preserved and can be restored by reactivating.
There is no delete action for custom properties — a property can only be deactivated or reordered.
Managing options for Dropdown and Multiple choice fields
For fields of type Dropdown or Multiple choice, an “Edit values” action is available on the row. This opens a panel where you can:
- Add new option — add an option to the list.
- Reorder options using the ▲▼ arrows.
- Edit Option — rename an option (per language if multi-language).
- Delete Option — remove an option from the list.
Deleting an option does not affect candidates that already have that value stored.
Tips
- Name properties from the recruiter’s perspective. “Preferred region” is clearer than “Region” alone, especially when several region-like fields exist.
- Use Dropdown or Multiple choice whenever the answer is a finite list. Free-text answers for structured data make reporting unreliable.
- Deactivate instead of delete if there is any chance you will need the data later — a re-hire cycle, a compliance audit, or a reporting comparison.
- Keep the list short. Every field adds friction. Create only properties your team will actually fill in.