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Create an anonymous template

Create an anonymous template to ensure candidate details are hidden from hiring managers.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Learn how to anonymise templates so identifiable candidate information is removed, ensuring fair and unbiased candidate reviews based on skills and experience.


Video guide


Create an anonymous template

  1. Log in to your HireAra account.

  2. Go to the Branding page, then click Templates.

  3. Click Create Template, or open an existing template and duplicate it.

  4. Review the sections you want to anonymise, such as Candidate Name, Profile, Education, and Job Experience.


Anonymise the candidate name

  1. Open your template and locate the candidate name field.

  2. Delete the candidate’s name.

  3. Type @, then enter id, and select Identifier or External ID.

  4. If you are integrated with a CRM, select External ID.

  5. Go to the file name field, then delete the candidate name.

  6. Replace it with the Identifier or External ID.


Anonymise the profile section

  1. Go to Branding, then click AI Builder.

  2. Create a new tag and name it Anonymous Executive Summary.

  3. In the prompt field, enter:
    Write an anonymous executive summary of the candidate. Do not mention company names or candidate names.

  4. Test the output to confirm it meets your requirements.

  5. Click Save, then return to your template.

  6. Delete the existing profile section.

  7. Type @Anonymous Executive Summary to insert the anonymised content.


Anonymise education details

  1. In AI Builder, create a new tag called Anonymous Education.

  2. In the prompt field, enter:
    Write out the candidate's education in this format:
    [Certification], [Dates]

  3. Test the output to ensure it is correct.

  4. Click Save, then return to your template.

  5. Delete the original education section.

  6. Insert the Anonymous Education tag.


Anonymise the CV section

  1. In the template, locate company names in the job experience section.

  2. Replace company names by typing @, then selecting Anonymous Company Description.

  3. Allow the AI to generate a general company description.

  4. Remove months from employment dates so only years remain.


Preview the final output

  1. Upload a CV using your anonymised template.

  2. Review the output carefully.

  3. Confirm that:

    • The candidate’s name is replaced with an Identifier or External ID.

    • The executive summary, education, and role descriptions are anonymised.

    • Employment dates show years only.

  4. Ensure no personal or identifiable information remains.

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