Source: Shared Fundamentals
Concepts used by Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Super Users alike.
40 articles
- My ProfileHow to setup your profile
- Creating your Email Signature
- Basic Job Information
- Additional Job Information
- Creating, Posting and Closing a JobA step-by-step guide to creating, posting and inevitably, closing a job in BrightMove.
- The Job ProfileA complete tour of every tab on the Job profile: what it shows, how to use it, and when it matters. Where applicable, you’ll find brief how‑tos, best practices, and…
- How to Paste Job Descriptions: When Right-Click Paste Isn’t Working
- Marketing Locations (Indeed & Job Portal)How to post a single job to multiple search locations on Indeed
- Why isn't my job on Indeed?Troubleshooting Job Posting Issues Between BrightMove ATS and Indeed
- External Job Posting: Which Job Boards does BrightMove Post To?A complete guide to automatic and manual job board distribution through BrightMove
- Sharing External & Internal Job Post LinksLearn how to generate and share job links, whether for internal employee access or public visibility..
- Managing Activities in the Submittal Workflow
- Mass Actions (Bulk Operations) GuideWork Faster With Bulk Updates, Communication, and Record Management
- Filter Submittals by Status (Filter View)Hide submittals with statuses you don't need to see on a job's Submittals tab.
- All About Job Approvers
- Approving or Rejecting Jobs: Recruiters & Hiring ManagersLearn how both Recruiters and Hiring Managers can view approval status, approve, or reject jobs in BrightMove.
- Creating Interview Questions & QuestionnairesBuild consistent interview processes by managing questions and questionnaires directly in your workspace
- Duplicated Fields
- BrightMove Power Search: Basic SearchA complete reference of available search fields by entity and category
- Understanding Hiring Manager Access vs. Status in BrightMoveClarifying Platform Access vs. Employment Status for Hiring Managers in BrightMove
- Setting Up Access: Recruiter (Employee) vs. Hiring ManagerThe quickest way to get each person signed in and working.
- Hiring Manager Permissions OverviewLearn what Hiring Managers can and cannot do in BrightMove, including communication, job, and candidate management permissions.
- Adding a Logo or Image to Your Email SignatureUsing a URL to Insert Images into Your Signature
- Candidate Communication History: ATS and EngageBrightMove keeps your candidate communication history in sync across both the ATS and Engage. So no matter which platform you're working in, you're never missing context on where a conversation…
- Tracking Applicant Sources with UTM Parameters in Your Job PortalAutomatically tag applicants by source by adding a UTM parameter to your portal link.
- Current Employee Indicator & Portal Type FilterHow BrightMove surfaces a candidate's current employment status across the ATS.
- Understanding Posting Errors on the Job Board Posting TabIdentify, Diagnose, and Resolve Job Board Posting Issues
- Controlling Job Board DistributionKeep a Job on Your Portal Without Sending It to Job Boards
Cool Features You Might Be Missing
General information for BrightMove users on less commonly used features
- ThemesChoose a personal BrightMove theme, including standard, high-resolution, and dark mode options.
- My TasksHow to open your full My Tasks list, understand each section, and complete tasks individually or in bulk.
- Export XML Data and AttachmentsHow to request your account data and files when preparing to move to another ATS.
- Planner (Calendar)View and manage scheduled activities and tasks from Quick Links or your dashboard Planner pane.
- Notification CenterView and dismiss activity reminders from the Notification Center bell icon.
- Quick SearchUse the top search bar to find candidates, jobs, clients, and managers fast — or jump into Power Search with a field filter.
- Available Countries List for Job LocationsSee which countries BrightMove supports for job locations, and how to enable more.
- BrightMove Status PageCheck BrightMove system health, uptime, and maintenance at status.brightmove.com — and subscribe for alerts.
Candidate Management
Know your candidates inside and out
- Creating, Viewing & Managing a CandidateLearn how to create a Candidate Profile, view key information, and manage candidate details.
- Upload and Parse ResumesLearn how to quickly create candidate profiles by uploading resumes or importing candidate spreadsheets.
- Creating and Managing Folders in BrightMoveLearn how to create, share, and manage folders for every entity type
- How do I troubleshoot and resolve resume parsing issues in BrightMove?Troubleshooting Resume Parsing Issues in BrightMove