Placeholder tags in HireAra allow you to carry over information that you manually add to a CV when switching between templates. They can also act as placeholders for information not usually included in a candidate's CV but that you want displayed in your template.
⚠️ Important: You must have Admin or Brand Editor access to create or modify placeholder tags. Contact your account lead if you do not have the required permissions.
By following these steps, you can add placeholder tags to your templates.
Use placeholder tags
Follow these steps to create and use placeholder tags in your templates.
Click Branding, then click Placeholder Tags.
Click the dropdown menu, then select the type of placeholder tag you want to create.
Enter a name for the placeholder tag, then click Create.
Open the template where you want to use the tag.
Press @, then type the name of the placeholder tag to insert it into the template.
📌 Note: For information entered into a placeholder tag to transfer between templates, both templates must contain the same placeholder tag.
Best practices
Use the same placeholder tag across all relevant templates to ensure information transfers correctly between them.
Name placeholder tags clearly so they are easy to identify in the template builder, for example PH: Availability.
Use placeholder tags only in free text sections, as they cannot be added to employment history or education sections.
Choose the correct tag length before inserting it. Short tags allow multiple tags on the same row, while long tags typically take up the full row.
FAQs
Q1: Why isn't my placeholder tag transferring between templates?
Answer: For information to transfer, both templates must contain the same placeholder tag. Check that the tag name matches exactly in each template before switching between them.
Q2: Where can I use placeholder tags in a template?
Answer: You can only insert placeholder tags into free text sections. They cannot be added to employment history or education sections.
Q3: What is the difference between short tags and long tags?
Answer: Short tags allow multiple tags to sit on the same row, while long tags typically take up the full row. Choose the type that best suits the amount of information you want to display.
Q4: Who can create or modify placeholder tags?
Answer: You must have Admin or Brand Editor access to create or modify placeholder tags. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your account lead.
Q5: Can I use placeholder tags to add information not included in a candidate's CV?
Answer: Yes. Placeholder tags can act as holders for information not usually included in a candidate's CV, allowing you to display it in your template when needed.