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How to add checkboxes to a template?

Updated over a week ago

Step 1: Go to Brand Defaults

  1. Navigate to the Brand Defaults section in Branding.

  2. Scroll down to the Checkboxes section.

Step 2: Define Checkbox Styles

In this section, you'll configure how your checkboxes should appear:

  • Empty Style: Choose how the checkbox looks when unchecked (e.g., a square outline).

  • Filled Style: Choose how the checkbox looks when checked (e.g., a filled square with a tick).

  • Color Settings:

    • Set a color for the empty state.

    • Set a fill color for the filled state.

Step 3: Add Checkboxes to a Template

  1. Go to your Templates.

  2. Select a template you want to edit.

  3. Use the Checkbox icon in the editor toolbar to insert checkboxes into a text area.

    1. Checkboxes can be used with features that support text editing, such as experience, education, free text, candidate headshot etc.

  4. You can now enter checklist items

Your consultants will be able to check and uncheck the boxes in the CV editor, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Note: checkboxes aren't interactive once the document has been exported or on landing pages

πŸ’‘ Use Cases & Tips

Here are some common and effective ways to use checkboxes in your templates:

πŸ”Ή Candidate Requirement Checklist

Quickly highlight which job requirements the candidate meets:

β˜‘ 5+ years of industry experience

β˜‘ Fluent in English and German

β˜‘ Experience with Salesforce

β˜‘ Available to start immediately

πŸ”Ή Tech Stack Proficiency

Indicate familiarity or proficiency with tools:

β˜‘ SQL

β˜‘ Python

β˜‘ Docker

β˜‘ AWS

πŸ”Ή Soft Skills / Certifications

Summarize relevant certifications or soft skills:

β˜‘ PMP Certified

β˜‘ Excellent communication skills

β˜‘ Team leadership experience

β˜‘ Public speaking training

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