<h3><strong>Introduction</strong></h3>
<p data-start="263" data-end="625">At iSmartRecruit, we continue to evolve with your feedback, focusing on intuitive features and intelligent automation. This release introduces powerful upgrades that enhance candidate profiling, streamline job board integrations, and give you more control over job-candidate matching, ensuring your recruitment efforts are smarter, more insightful, and efficient.</p>
<h2>1. New Switch to Customize Matching Job Behavior</h2>
<p>Previously, job matching in the <strong data-start="156" data-end="173">Matching Jobs</strong> tab considered only <em data-start="194" data-end="207">active jobs</em>. With this update, we've introduced a <strong data-start="246" data-end="268">new boolean switch</strong> that allows you to extend matching to include <strong data-start="315" data-end="345">historical (inactive) jobs</strong> as well.</p>
<p data-start="3364" data-end="3381"><strong data-start="3364" data-end="3379">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="3382" data-end="3589">
<li data-start="314" data-end="392">
<p data-start="316" data-end="392">A new <strong data-start="322" data-end="340">boolean switch</strong> is added in <strong data-start="353" data-end="391">Candidate View >> Matching Jobs Tab</strong>.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/ActiveJob.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="393" data-end="464">
<p data-start="395" data-end="464"><strong data-start="395" data-end="408">Switch ON</strong> (Default): Matches are shown <strong data-start="438" data-end="463">only from Active Jobs</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="465" data-end="595">
<p data-start="467" data-end="595"><strong data-start="467" data-end="481">Switch OFF</strong>: Matches include <strong data-start="499" data-end="529">both Active and Ended Jobs</strong>, providing a <strong data-start="543" data-end="594">wider reference of potential past opportunities</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="596" data-end="722">
<p data-start="598" data-end="722">This enhancement helps you uncover more potential matches, especially when revisiting previously closed or paused jobs.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>2. Candidate Experience Summary (Work History) Across the Platform</h2>
<p data-start="713" data-end="888">We’re introducing a comprehensive <strong data-start="747" data-end="768">“Work Experience”</strong> section within the Candidate Form and enhanced visibility throughout the system.</p>
<p data-start="890" data-end="907"><strong>What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="908" data-end="1483">
<li data-start="908" data-end="1030">
<p data-start="910" data-end="1030">A new <strong data-start="916" data-end="937">“Work History”</strong> section appears just above the <strong>Language & Proficiency </strong>section in both the Add and Edit Candidate forms.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/WorkHistory3.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1031" data-end="1174">
<p data-start="1033" data-end="1066">Add multiple entries capturing:</p>
<ul data-start="1069" data-end="1174">
<li data-start="1069" data-end="1085">
<p data-start="1071" data-end="1085">Company name</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1088" data-end="1103">
<p data-start="1090" data-end="1103">Designation</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1106" data-end="1137">
<p data-start="1108" data-end="1137">From/To (Month & Year only)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1140" data-end="1174">
<p data-start="1142" data-end="1174">Description of work or company</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-start="1175" data-end="1233">
<p data-start="1177" data-end="1233">Inline <strong data-start="1184" data-end="1192">edit</strong> and <strong data-start="1197" data-end="1207">delete</strong> options for each entry.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/EDworkhistory.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1234" data-end="1287">
<p data-start="1236" data-end="1287">Use the <strong data-start="1244" data-end="1256">‘+’ icon</strong> to add new experiences easily.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1288" data-end="1413">System-wide sorting displays experiences <strong data-start="1457" data-end="1482">from latest to oldest.</strong><strong data-start="1457" data-end="1482"><br></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong data-start="1457" data-end="1482">This update brings structure, clarity, and consistency to candidate experience tracking across your entire recruitment workflow.</strong></p>
<h2>3. Enhanced Export Profile with Work Experience & Customization Options</h2>
<p data-start="156" data-end="440">We’re excited to roll out key enhancements to the <strong data-start="206" data-end="224">Export Profile</strong> functionality, designed to offer more flexibility, richer candidate context, and greater control over profile presentation. These updates help you deliver polished, professional, and client-ready profiles with ease.</p>
<p data-start="156" data-end="440"><strong> A. Candidate Work Experience Now Included in Export Profile<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/ExportWH.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></strong><strong data-start="2276" data-end="2291">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="2294" data-end="2553">
<li data-start="2294" data-end="2386"><strong data-start="514" data-end="533">Work Experience</strong> is now visible in the exported candidate profile, placed <strong data-start="591" data-end="619">after the Resume section</strong>.</li>
<li data-start="2294" data-end="2386">Displays <strong data-start="632" data-end="648">Company Name</strong>, <strong data-start="650" data-end="665">Designation</strong>, and <strong data-start="671" data-end="692">Employment Period</strong> in a clean and readable format.</li>
<li data-start="2294" data-end="2386">By default, this section is <strong data-start="755" data-end="766">enabled</strong>, and it can be <strong data-start="782" data-end="795">reordered</strong> using the Export Profile Reorder settings.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong data-start="842" data-end="854">Benefit:</strong> Present candidates with richer and more professional summaries for client submissions.<br><br></p>
<h5 data-start="948" data-end="1012"><strong>B. Export Profile Enhancements & Personalization Features<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/DOCXPDF.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"><br></strong></h5>
<p data-start="1014" data-end="1029"><strong data-start="1014" data-end="1029">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="1030" data-end="1709">
<li data-start="1030" data-end="1175">
<p data-start="1032" data-end="1175"><strong data-start="1032" data-end="1055">DOCX Format Support</strong>: Export candidate profiles in editable DOCX format in addition to PDF, perfect for final adjustments before sharing.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1176" data-end="1385">
<p data-start="1178" data-end="1222"><strong data-start="1178" data-end="1201">Additional Sections</strong>: </p>
<ul data-start="1225" data-end="1385">
<li data-start="1225" data-end="1295">
<p data-start="1227" data-end="1295"><strong data-start="1227" data-end="1257">Experience Summary (Brief)</strong> – e.g., company, designation, period.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1298" data-end="1347">
<p data-start="1300" data-end="1347"><strong data-start="1300" data-end="1316">Remuneration</strong> – current and expected salary.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1350" data-end="1385">
<p data-start="1352" data-end="1385"><strong data-start="1352" data-end="1368">Availability</strong> – notice period.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/BriefSummaryWh.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-start="1386" data-end="1491">
<p data-start="1388" data-end="1491"><strong data-start="1388" data-end="1406">Layout Options</strong>: Choose between "<strong data-start="1423" data-end="1440">Line Layout"</strong> and "<strong data-start="1445" data-end="1459">Box Layout"</strong> for better visual presentation.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/BorderBox.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1492" data-end="1709">
<p data-start="1494" data-end="1521"><strong data-start="1494" data-end="1520">Confidentiality Clause</strong>:</p>
<ul data-start="1524" data-end="1709">
<li data-start="1524" data-end="1578">
<p data-start="1526" data-end="1578">Enable a <strong data-start="1535" data-end="1572">"Strictly Private & Confidential"</strong> note.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1581" data-end="1639">
<p data-start="1583" data-end="1639">Choose <strong data-start="1590" data-end="1607">position type</strong> (start or end of the document).</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1642" data-end="1709">
<p data-start="1644" data-end="1709"><strong data-start="1644" data-end="1685">Customize the confidentiality message</strong> as per your preference.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/SriclyPrivate.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>All settings which you selected will be remembered under your account so you will not have to select such setting everytime.</p>
<p data-start="728" data-end="741"><strong data-start="2118" data-end="2130">Benefit:</strong> These customizations provide consistent branding, streamline your workflow, and allow you to deliver tailored profiles with minimal effort.</p>
<h2>4. Google Jobs Integration</h2>
<p data-start="2687" data-end="2754">We’re excited to announce the integration of <strong data-start="184" data-end="199">Google Jobs</strong> into iSmartRecruit, making it easier than ever to extend your job visibility to a wider audience, right from the platform!</p>
<p data-start="2756" data-end="2773"><strong data-start="2756" data-end="2771">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="2774" data-end="3028">
<li data-start="2774" data-end="2857">
<p data-start="2776" data-end="2857">A new toggle <strong data-start="2789" data-end="2806">“Google Jobs”</strong> is added under Admin>> Integration>> Job Boards.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/GoogleJB2.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="2774" data-end="2857">
<p data-start="2776" data-end="2857">Activate the switch to post jobs directly to Google’s job search results.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2774" data-end="2857">
<p data-start="2776" data-end="2857">Helps boost <strong data-start="466" data-end="523">organic visibility without additional job board costs</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2858" data-end="2935">Integration is seamless and automatic once enabled, no manual posting required.</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">5. BAYT Job Board Integration</h2>
<p data-start="3816" data-end="3936">We are excited to announce the integration of the <strong data-start="307" data-end="325">BAYT job board</strong> into your recruitment platform. This enhancement allows you to seamlessly post jobs to BAYT and track candidate sources more effectively. </p>
<p data-start="3938" data-end="3955"><strong data-start="3938" data-end="3953">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-start="361" data-end="448">
<p data-start="363" data-end="448"><strong data-start="363" data-end="378">Admin Setup</strong>: Navigate to <strong data-start="392" data-end="421">Admin>> Job Boards>> BAYT</strong> to enable the integration.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/BaytSS.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
<li data-start="449" data-end="547">
<p data-start="451" data-end="547"><strong data-start="451" data-end="471">Job Posting Flow</strong>: Select <strong data-start="480" data-end="488">BAYT</strong> during <strong data-start="496" data-end="518">Sponsored Campaign</strong> setup to post jobs directly.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="424" data-end="485">
<p data-start="426" data-end="485">Simply enter your <strong data-start="444" data-end="455">API Key</strong> to activate the integration.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="656" data-end="712">
<p data-start="658" data-end="712">A form will appear with all required fields for BAYT.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/BaytName.png" alt=""></p>
</li>
<li data-start="656" data-end="712">
<p data-start="658" data-end="712">Fill in the details and click <strong data-start="745" data-end="757">Post Job</strong> to publish directly via BAYT’s API. <a href="https://www.bayt.com/">https://www.bayt.com/</a></p>
</li>
<li data-start="656" data-end="712">
<p data-start="658" data-end="712">Candidates applying via BAYT will have their source automatically tagged as <strong data-start="910" data-end="918">BAYT.</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="656" data-end="712">
<p data-start="658" data-end="712"><strong data-start="550" data-end="572">Candidate Tracking</strong>: BAYT is now a recognized source in:</p>
<ul data-start="612" data-end="668">
<li data-start="612" data-end="635">
<p data-start="614" data-end="635"><strong data-start="614" data-end="635">Candidate Reports</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="638" data-end="668">
<p data-start="640" data-end="668"><strong data-start="640" data-end="668">Candidate Search filters</strong></p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>This integration helps you expand your reach and attract high-quality candidates faster and making it easier to reach top talent across the Middle East and North Africa region.</p>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">6. Referral Campaign Functionality</h2>
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">We're excited to introduce the Referral Campaign functionality, designed to simplify and scale your referral-based hiring, especially for executive-level roles. This feature goes beyond the standard referral process, offering a structured way to invite select candidates to refer others directly via email.</p>
<h5 data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><strong>Launch Campaigns with a Click<br></strong></h5>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Easily initiate Targeted Referral Campaign from key areas across the following platforms, more actions:</p>
<ul>
<li data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Candidate Search Results</li>
<li>Pipeline View</li>
<li>Job Dialog >> Candidates Tab</li>
<li>AI Matching Suggestions</li>
<li>Similar Candidates</li>
</ul>
<h5 data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><strong data-start="381" data-end="396"><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/RunReferral.png" alt=""><br>Candidate Selection<br></strong></h5>
<ul>
<li data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Select candidates via checkboxes or range selection.</li>
<li>Maximum limit: 200 candidates per campaign.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Range.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></li>
</ul>
<h5 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Email Sending Options</strong></h5>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Users can choose between:</p>
<ul>
<li>Mass Emails.</li>
<li>Personalized Email (via connected account).</li>
</ul>
<p>Each option includes pre-filled, editable templates and dynamic candidate/job tag replacements.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">If more than 10 candidates are selected with Personalized Email, a confirmation is required due to potential spam concerns.</p>
<p>Invalid or unsubscribed emails will be skipped automatically.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><strong data-start="381" data-end="396">What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="398" data-end="807">
<li data-start="398" data-end="538">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Dedicated Workflow:</strong> This feature is separate from the existing “Run Referral” functionality and offers a focused experience for campaign-driven referrals.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="539" data-end="665">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Confidential Sourcing:</strong> Ideal for sensitive roles including <strong>senior and executive positions,</strong> this workflow supports discreet and personalized outreach through your referral network.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">This robust feature ensures greater reach, improved referral tracking, and a streamlined experience for both recruiters and referred candidates. Start leveraging the power of your candidate network—elevate your executive hiring with smarter referrals today!</p>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">7. New Enhancement in 'Open to work' feature</h2>
<p><strong>Part 1</strong>: <strong>Automatically Mark Candidates as “Open to Work” on Application</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We’ve upgraded the <strong data-start="192" data-end="205">Available</strong> candidate feature into a more modern and automated <strong data-start="257" data-end="275">“Open to Work”</strong> system, offering smarter automation, clearer UI visibility, and improved user control.<br><strong data-start="370" data-end="385"><br>What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="386" data-end="875">
<li data-start="386" data-end="635">
<p data-start="388" data-end="635">Candidates sourced via job boards, Self-Service Portal, website forms, APIs, promote links, social platforms, WhatsApp/Facebook chatbots, and mailbox imports are now <strong data-start="592" data-end="635">automatically tagged as “Open to Work.”</strong></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="877" data-end="905"><strong data-start="877" data-end="905">Additional Enhancements:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="906" data-end="1238">
<li data-start="906" data-end="1018">
<p data-start="908" data-end="1018">A green animated dot now appears on candidate profile pictures as a <strong data-start="974" data-end="994">visual indicator</strong> of Open to Work status.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1019" data-end="1057">
<p data-start="1021" data-end="1057">Tooltip: “Open to Work since [Date]”</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1019" data-end="1057">
<p data-start="1021" data-end="1057">Status expires automatically <strong data-start="1220" data-end="1237">after 45 days</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1019" data-end="1057">
<h5 data-start="1627" data-end="1667">Visible on:</h5>
<ul data-start="1323" data-end="1465">
<li data-start="1323" data-end="1355">
<p data-start="1325" data-end="1355">Candidate Screen (List & Grid)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1358" data-end="1368">
<p data-start="1360" data-end="1368">Pipeline</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1371" data-end="1421">
<p data-start="1373" data-end="1421">Job Dialog (Candidate tab & Matching Candidates)</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1424" data-end="1444">
<p data-start="1426" data-end="1444">Similar Candidates</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1447" data-end="1465">
<p data-start="1449" data-end="1465">Candidate Dialog</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1449" data-end="1465"><strong data-start="1242" data-end="1254">Benefit:</strong> Engage faster with candidates who are actively seeking opportunities automatically, with zero manual input.<br><br></p>
<p><strong>Part 2: Manually Manage “Open to Work” Status with Full Control</strong></p>
<p data-start="1441" data-end="1583">In addition to automation, the <strong data-start="1472" data-end="1524">Open to Work status can also be manually managed</strong> with greater flexibility and visibility across the system.<br><strong data-start="1585" data-end="1602"><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Enabled.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"><br>Key Features:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="1603" data-end="1982">
<li data-start="1603" data-end="1721">
<p data-start="1605" data-end="1721"><strong data-start="1605" data-end="1635">Select the status manually</strong> for any candidate from the Candidate Profile or via the context menu (3-dots action).</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1722" data-end="1829">
<p data-start="1724" data-end="1747">Context Menu Options:</p>
<ul data-start="1750" data-end="1829">
<li data-start="1750" data-end="1789">
<p data-start="1752" data-end="1789">If disabled: “Enable Open to Work”</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1792" data-end="1829">
<p data-start="1794" data-end="1829">If enabled: “Disable Open to Work”</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1984" data-end="2008"><strong data-start="1984" data-end="2008">Quick Access Filter:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="2009" data-end="2133">
<li data-start="2009" data-end="2133">
<p data-start="2011" data-end="2133">A new icon in the Candidate screen allows you to <strong data-start="2060" data-end="2099">filter only Open to Work candidates</strong>, making shortlisting even faster.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/OpenWork.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Part 3: Open to Work Status from LinkedIn – Automatically</strong></p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We’re excited to introduce a powerful enhancement that lets you update a candidate’s Open to Work status<strong data-start="256" data-end="300">.</strong></p>
<p data-start="349" data-end="360"><strong>What’s New:</strong></p>
<ul data-start="361" data-end="562">
<li data-start="2032" data-end="2270">
<p data-start="2034" data-end="2100">When parsing a profile from LinkedIn (via plugin), the system now:</p>
<ul data-start="2103" data-end="2270">
<li data-start="2103" data-end="2182">
<p data-start="2105" data-end="2182"><strong data-start="501" data-end="530">Analyze the profile image</strong> for an “Open to Work” banner by converting the image to text.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2185" data-end="2270">
<p data-start="2187" data-end="2270"><strong data-start="597" data-end="632">Scan the profile headline/title</strong> for any of the following hashtags like below and many of such values will be considered.<strong id="docs-internal-guid-3fb10e65-7fff-fc19-4a4a-8b6938ca8fb8"><br>#ActivelySeeking  <br>#AvailableForConsulting  <br>#AvailableForContractWork  <br>#AvailableForFreelance  <br>#AvailableForWork  <br>#AvailableNow  <br>#CareerOpportunities<br>#ExploringOpportunities  <br>#HireMe  <br><br></strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="2185" data-end="2270">If the system detects the banner or any of the above tags, the <strong data-start="1427" data-end="1454">“Open to Work” checkbox</strong> will be <strong data-start="1463" data-end="1489">automatically selected</strong> in the candidate profile.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/TagAutoCheck.png" alt="" width="1366" height="641"></li>
<li data-start="2185" data-end="2270">If no relevant indicators are found, the checkbox remains <strong data-start="1599" data-end="1622">unticked by default</strong>.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/BydefaultOFF.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></li>
<li data-start="2185" data-end="2270">Users can still manually check or uncheck the box as needed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>This enhancement ensures that you capture candidate intent more accurately, automatically, and effortlessly based on live LinkedIn data.</p>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">8. Update Resume and Open to Work Status from LinkedIn</h2>
<p>We’ve introduced a powerful enhancement that lets you update a candidate’s “Open to Work” status and resume using their LinkedIn profile helping you keep your data fresh, relevant, and accurate with minimal effort</p>
<h4 data-start="447" data-end="475"><strong data-start="455" data-end="475">What You Can Do:</strong></h4>
<ul data-start="477" data-end="659">
<li data-start="477" data-end="532">
<p data-start="479" data-end="532"><strong data-start="479" data-end="509">Update Open to Work Status</strong> from LinkedIn profile.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="533" data-end="659">
<p data-start="535" data-end="659"><strong data-start="535" data-end="563">Replace candidate's resume</strong> with the latest version fetched from LinkedIn (previous resume will be archived automatically).</p>
</li>
<li data-start="533" data-end="659">Archived resumes are saved in the <strong data-start="1561" data-end="1570">Files</strong> section.</li>
</ul>
<ul data-start="361" data-end="562">
<li data-start="2317" data-end="2368">
<p data-start="2319" data-end="2368">Supports bulk parsing and single profile updates.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="2317" data-end="2368">Max 100 candidates per action.</li>
</ul>
<h4 data-start="666" data-end="702"><strong data-start="674" data-end="702">Where is this available:</strong></h4>
<p data-start="703" data-end="760">Accessible via <strong data-start="718" data-end="734">More Actions</strong> in the following screens:</p>
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<li data-start="761" data-end="777">
<p data-start="763" data-end="777">Candidate List</p>
</li>
<li data-start="778" data-end="788">
<p data-start="780" data-end="788">Pipeline</p>
</li>
<li data-start="789" data-end="814">
<p data-start="791" data-end="814">Job Dialog, Candidates tab</p>
</li>
<li data-start="815" data-end="828">
<p data-start="817" data-end="828">AI Matching</p>
</li>
<li data-start="829" data-end="849">
<p data-start="831" data-end="849">Similar Candidates<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/MoreActionLinkedin.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong data-start="3224" data-end="3236">Benefit:</strong> Keep profiles accurate and up-to-date without manual effort, right from the source candidates trust most.</p>
<p><em data-start="83" data-end="241"><strong>Please note</strong>: To use this intelligent LinkedIn integration, additional credits are required. You can purchase these credits by contacting our support team at</em> <strong data-start="242" data-end="271"><a class="cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="244" data-end="269">support@ismartrecruit.com</a></strong>. As a complimentary offer, 30 credits are provided free of charge to help you test this feature.</p>
<p>This enhancement brings visibility and control to candidate availability like never before.</p>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">9. AI Matching Enhancement For AI Matching Candidates</h2>
<p>We’ve upgraded our AI Matching engine to deliver <strong data-start="193" data-end="210">more accurate</strong>, <strong data-start="212" data-end="227">transparent</strong>, and <strong data-start="233" data-end="249">customizable</strong> results, empowering you to find the most relevant candidates faster and smarter.</p>
<h4 data-start="338" data-end="359"><strong data-start="346" data-end="359">Objective</strong></h4>
<p data-start="360" data-end="425">To provide a clearer and more reliable AI Matching experience by:</p>
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<li data-start="426" data-end="496">
<p data-start="428" data-end="496">Replacing percentile-based scores with <strong data-start="467" data-end="495">actual match percentages</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="497" data-end="552">
<p data-start="499" data-end="552">Incorporating <strong data-start="513" data-end="551">behavioural and historical signals</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="597" data-end="646">
<p data-start="599" data-end="646">Improving <strong data-start="609" data-end="637">UI clarity and filtering</strong> options.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h4 data-start="653" data-end="691"><strong data-start="661" data-end="691">Matching Score Calculation</strong></h4>
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<li data-start="692" data-end="764">
<p data-start="694" data-end="764">Percentile scores are replaced with <strong data-start="730" data-end="763">percentage-based match values</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="765" data-end="904">
<p data-start="767" data-end="799">Our AI Matching engine calculated match score using:</p>
<ul data-start="802" data-end="904">
<li data-start="802" data-end="824">
<p data-start="804" data-end="824"><strong data-start="804" data-end="824">Keyword matching</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="827" data-end="850">
<p data-start="829" data-end="850"><strong data-start="829" data-end="850">Query match score</strong></p>
</li>
<li data-start="853" data-end="904">
<p data-start="855" data-end="904"><strong data-start="855" data-end="904">Data signals (behavioural/historical factors), </strong>system will use many data like Recently updated, Open to work, interview success, Hired, etc.</p>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Pipeline1.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
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<li>These clearly labeled matching types make it easier for users to quickly identify and shortlist the most relevant candidates based on score categories, improving decision-making and filtering efficiency.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/labled.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></li>
<li>This upgrade transforms the AI Matching Candidate experience into a <strong data-start="4312" data-end="4361">smart, explainable, and signal-driven process</strong>, making talent discovery faster and more aligned with real-world hiring behaviour.</li>
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<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">10. AI-Powered Website Chatbot</h2>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We’re excited to introduce the <strong data-start="168" data-end="198">AI-Powered Website Chatbot, </strong>a smart assistant for your website that engages visitors 24x7, answering business and job-related queries in real-time using the content from your entire site.<br><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Chatbot.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
<p data-start="349" data-end="360"><strong>Video Links <a href="https://www.loom.com/share/f5612b6b9c2142a1aaf34f87865330d9?sid=6963cf87-f0b2-446f-aefe-415dc2b2d6a7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br>What’s New:</strong></p>
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<li data-start="361" data-end="414">
<p data-start="363" data-end="414">New option added under Admin >> Other tab >> “Website Chatbot.”</p>
</li>
<li data-start="415" data-end="478">
<p data-start="417" data-end="478">AI-powered assistant trained to understand and respond using content from all pages of your website.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="386" data-end="478">
<p data-start="388" data-end="478">Integrated video panel for a visual overview modeled after the Self-Service Portal layout.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="479" data-end="551">
<p data-start="481" data-end="551">An action button labeled “Contact Support” to request chatbot activation.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="479" data-end="562">
<p data-start="481" data-end="562">Utilizes the existing chatbot infrastructure, optimized for easy activation with minimal effort.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>This feature is designed to boost candidate and client engagement automatically and intelligently. Contact support today and bring your website to life with AI!</p>
<h2 data-start="3757" data-end="3815">11. Form Enhancements – New Structure for Enhanced Profiling</h2>
<p>We're excited to announce a refreshed and more comprehensive <strong data-start="318" data-end="343">Candidate, Job, Client and Lead Form layouts</strong>, designed to support smarter profiling and better decision-making during the hiring process. This update introduces <strong data-start="460" data-end="476">new sections</strong>, <strong data-start="478" data-end="500">richer data fields</strong>, and <strong data-start="506" data-end="541">executive-style dropdown values</strong> for better segmentation and usability. These changes are applicable only for <strong data-start="478" data-end="494">new accounts</strong>, ensuring backward compatibility. Existing accounts will retain their current forms.</p>
<h3 data-start="562" data-end="580">What’s New?</h3>
<h4 data-start="582" data-end="632"><strong data-start="590" data-end="630">Personal Information (New Additions)</strong></h4>
<ul data-start="633" data-end="709">
<li data-start="633" data-end="651">
<p data-start="635" data-end="651">First Name</p>
</li>
<li data-start="652" data-end="669">
<p data-start="654" data-end="669">Last Name</p>
</li>
<li data-start="670" data-end="696">
<p data-start="672" data-end="696">Work Authorization</p>
</li>
<li data-start="697" data-end="709">
<p data-start="699" data-end="709">Gender</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/PersonalCandidare1.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
<p data-start="711" data-end="800">These help maintain standardized candidate records and improve compliance across regions.</p>
<h4 data-start="807" data-end="861"><strong data-start="815" data-end="859">Professional Information (New Additions)</strong></h4>
<p data-start="862" data-end="940">Now you can capture critical details to better assess a professional background:</p>
<ul data-start="941" data-end="1039">
<li data-start="941" data-end="964">
<p data-start="943" data-end="964">Functional Area</p>
</li>
<li data-start="965" data-end="989">
<p data-start="967" data-end="989">Tenure Stability <em data-start="1377" data-end="1423">(e.g., Frequent mover, Stable, Highly stable)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="965" data-end="989">
<p data-start="967" data-end="989">Certifications</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1013" data-end="1039">
<p data-start="1015" data-end="1039">Awards & Recognition</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Professiona.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
<p data-start="1041" data-end="1129">These allow recruiters to capture career depth, achievements, and long-term contributions.</p>
<h4 data-start="1272" data-end="1324"><strong data-start="1280" data-end="1324">New Section: Compensation & Availability</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1325" data-end="1425">We’ve introduced a dedicated section to capture a candidate’s expectations and mobility preferences:</p>
<ul data-start="1426" data-end="1516">
<li data-start="1426" data-end="1455">
<p data-start="1428" data-end="1455">Willingness to Travel <em data-start="1377" data-end="1423">(</em><em data-start="1377" data-end="1423">e.g., Limited, No, Yes -Frequently)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1456" data-end="1486">
<p data-start="1458" data-end="1486">Relocation Willingness<em>(e.g., International only, No, Yes, Within country only)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1487" data-end="1516">
<p data-start="1489" data-end="1516">Preferred Location(s) </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/NewSection.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
<p data-start="1518" data-end="1692">These fields come with <strong data-start="1541" data-end="1570">executive-style dropdowns</strong> offering refined and high-value options, giving users flexibility and clarity while filtering or shortlisting candidates.</p>
<p><strong data-start="425" data-end="549">Executive Search-Specific Fields: </strong></p>
<p data-start="1195" data-end="1296">For accounts enabled with <strong data-start="1221" data-end="1241">Executive Search</strong>, we offer a powerful set of advanced profiling fields:</p>
<ul data-start="1298" data-end="1632">
<li data-start="1298" data-end="1353">
<p data-start="1300" data-end="1353">Executive Level <em data-start="1320" data-end="1351">(e.g., CXO, VP, Board Member, Executive Vice President)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1354" data-end="1425">
<p data-start="1356" data-end="1425">Leadership Style <em data-start="1377" data-end="1423">(e.g., Transformational, Visionary, Servant, Strategic)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1426" data-end="1508">
<p data-start="1428" data-end="1508">Work Environment <em data-start="1449" data-end="1506">(e.g., Mission-Driven, Innovation-Driven, Remote-First)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1509" data-end="1587">
<p data-start="1511" data-end="1587">Company Stage Experience <em data-start="1540" data-end="1585">(e.g., Startup, MNC, Private Equity-Backed)</em></p>
</li>
<li data-start="1588" data-end="1610">
<p data-start="1590" data-end="1610">Expected Bonus</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1611" data-end="1632">
<p data-start="1613" data-end="1632">Expected Equity </p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="https://www.ismartrecruit.com/upload/blog/Executive.png" alt="" width="1366" height="607"></p>
<p>These fields are available on request. To enable them, please contact our support team at <strong data-start="1729" data-end="1758"><a class="cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="1731" data-end="1756">support@ismartrecruit.com</a></strong>.</p>
<h3 data-start="1699" data-end="1722">Why This Matters</h3>
<p data-start="1723" data-end="1754">This enhancement allows you to:</p>
<ul data-start="1755" data-end="1970">
<li data-start="1755" data-end="1831">
<p data-start="1757" data-end="1831">Better segment high-caliber candidates for executive and strategic roles</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1832" data-end="1900">
<p data-start="1834" data-end="1900">Capture key preferences and credentials for smarter job matching</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1901" data-end="1970">
<p data-start="1903" data-end="1970">Maintain structured and uniform candidate data across your system</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Alongside the Candidate form, we’ve also enhanced the <strong data-start="312" data-end="319">Job</strong>, <strong data-start="321" data-end="331">Client</strong>, and <strong data-start="337" data-end="345">Lead</strong> forms to offer deeper insights and structured profiling. These updated layouts introduce new fields, improved categorization, and user-friendly dropdowns—ensuring more accurate data capture and smoother workflows across the hiring lifecycle.</p>
<ul data-start="589" data-end="1157">
<li data-start="589" data-end="781">
<p data-start="591" data-end="781"><strong data-start="591" data-end="616">Job Form Enhancements</strong><br data-start="616" data-end="619">Includes refined sections for role requirements, qualifications, compensation, and job context, allowing recruiters to define expectations with greater clarity.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="783" data-end="971">
<p data-start="785" data-end="971"><strong data-start="785" data-end="813">Client Form Enhancements</strong><br data-start="813" data-end="816">Features improved fields for capturing company size, industry focus, business model, and engagement preferences—ensuring more strategic client profiling.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="973" data-end="1157">
<p data-start="975" data-end="1157"><strong data-start="975" data-end="1001">Lead Form Enhancements</strong><br data-start="1001" data-end="1004">Offers better segmentation with enriched lead source tracking, communication preferences, and qualification indicators to improve conversion potential.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Workflow Enhancements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li data-start="1195" data-end="1387">
<p data-start="1197" data-end="1387"><strong data-start="1197" data-end="1221">Recruitment Workflow</strong><br data-start="1221" data-end="1224">Updated to better support multi-stage hiring pipelines, with improved stage customization, candidate tagging, and visibility controls for seamless collaboration.</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1389" data-end="1556">
<p data-start="1391" data-end="1556"><strong data-start="1391" data-end="1409">Sales Workflow</strong><br data-start="1409" data-end="1412">Enhanced tracking of deal stages, lead engagement status, and automated reminders—empowering sales teams to manage prospects more efficiently.</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<p data-start="130" data-end="515" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Every feature in this release is thoughtfully designed to simplify your workflow, enhance candidate engagement, and give you more control from smarter content tools and enriched profiling to seamless integrations and AI-powered automation. We're committed to helping you recruit faster, smarter, and with greater precision so you can focus on what matters most: building a winning team. Every improvement is built with your success in mind.</p>
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