Pre-submit profile review
Overview
Pre-submit profile review is a step in the career-site application where candidates can review and fix their profile before they submit. On the application, it appears as a Profile Information step that groups a candidate's details into sections — Experience, Education, Skills, and more — so the information a recruiter receives is accurate and complete. This works for both signed-in and signed-out candidates with no account and no resume unless required by the position. For configuration, in Admin Console, go to Talent Experience (PCS) → PCS IX → PCS IX Profile, open the Pre-submit Profile Review setting, and choose which profile sections candidates review and the order in which they appear. If no sections are selected, Eightfold shows the same sections, in the same order, that are configured on the candidate's My Profile page. While pre-submit profile review is on, the older post-submit profile review step is turned off. If post-submit review was already enabled, it simply resumes once you turn pre-submit review off — you don't need to re-enable it.
Why it matters
- Candidates can catch and correct resume-parsed mistakes before an application reaches a recruiter.
- Signed-out candidates can add their experiences and other details even with no resume unless required by the position..
- Returning candidates can reuse a profile they built earlier instead of starting over each time after a quick one-time-code identity check.
How it works
- Start an application on a job and upload a resume if required.
- On the Profile Information step, review your details grouped into sections such as Experience, Education, and Skills, each showing how many items it has.
- If you uploaded a resume, your details are filled in automatically. Otherwise, you can enter them manually.
- Select Review my information to open the Review your information panel, move through the sections with Previous and Next, and fix anything marked as needing attention. Nothing is saved yet.
- (applicable only for Career Site) If you applied before and Eightfold recognizes your email, your profile stays hidden until verified; select Verify to review, enter the one-time code sent to your email, and your earlier details appear. This step never blocks you from applying.
- Select Submit application. Your reviewed details are saved and update your profile so recruiters see the latest information.
What's new
Previously, candidates could only review their profile after they applied. Now the review happens before submitting: candidates can review and edit with no account and no resume unless required by the position, and a returning signed-out candidate can verify with a one-time code to reuse an earlier profile. When this pre-submit step is on, it replaces the older post-submit profile review. You can add and remove skills before you submit, but you are no longer asked to rate your proficiency in each skill, which the post-submit review did for some employers.
FAQs
Q: Do I need an account or to be signed in?
A: No. Signed-out candidates can review and edit their details before submitting, just like signed-in candidates.
Q: Do I need to upload a resume?
A: No. You can add your experience, education, skills, and other sections manually even if you don't upload a resume unless required by the position.
Q: Why am I asked to verify with a code on the Career Site?
A: Eightfold found an earlier profile that matches your email. Verifying with the one-time code lets you review and reuse it. It's optional and never blocks your application. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your profile.
Q: Are my edits saved if I don't submit?
A: No. Your changes are saved only when you submit the application.
Q: A section says it needs attention — can I still apply?
A: Yes. It's a soft reminder, so you can still submit. Fixing it helps employers better understand your background.
Q: Why am I not asked to rate my skills?
A: Pre-submit profile review lets you add and remove skills but doesn't include proficiency ratings. Ratings you gave on earlier applications are kept.