> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.letsconnekt.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Adding a Candidate to Connekt: Three Methods Explained

> Learn how to add candidates manually, by uploading resumes for AI parsing, or via bulk CSV import — and what to do right after creation.

Connekt gives you three ways to bring candidates into your database: typing their details directly, uploading one or more resume files for automatic AI parsing, or importing a large batch from a CSV spreadsheet. Choose the method that fits the situation — quick manual entry for a single referral, resume upload when you have CVs in hand, or bulk import when you're migrating an entire pipeline.

## Manual Entry

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Candidates section">
    Go to **Candidates** in the main navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start a new record">
    Click **Create** to open the candidate creation form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the candidate's details">
    Enter the candidate's name, email, phone, status, and skills. Complete any custom fields your workspace admin has configured — these vary by team.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the record">
    Click **Save**. The candidate profile opens immediately so you can continue adding information.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Resume Upload with AI Parsing

Upload one CV or drop in up to 50 at once and let Connekt's AI do the heavy lifting. Supported formats are **PDF**, **DOCX**, and **HTML**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the upload dialog">
    Go to **Candidates → Upload**, or click the upload option inside the Create form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your resume files">
    Drag and drop up to **50 resume files** into the upload dialog, or click to browse and select them. You can mix PDF, DOCX, and HTML files in the same batch.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Let the AI parse the data">
    Connekt reads each resume and automatically maps the extracted information — name, contact details, skills, experience, education — to the correct candidate fields.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and confirm">
    Check the parsed results for each candidate, correct anything that looks off, and confirm the import to create the records.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  The richer and more consistently formatted the resume, the more accurate the AI parsing. Always do a quick review before confirming, especially for older or heavily designed CV layouts.
</Tip>

## Bulk CSV Import

When you're migrating from another system or need to add a large structured batch of candidate records, the CSV import wizard is the right tool. This is a separate flow — it lives in **Settings → Data Import** and requires admin access.

<Note>
  CSV import is designed for spreadsheet data, not for resumes. If you have CVs, use the resume upload method above. For the full step-by-step CSV import guide, see [Bulk Import](/candidates/bulk-import).
</Note>

## After Creating a Candidate

Once you've saved a candidate record, a few follow-up actions will help you get the most value from Connekt:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Notes" icon="note-sticky">
    Open the **Notes** tab to add context about the candidate — sourcing notes, interview impressions, or anything your team needs to know.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Attachments" icon="paperclip">
    Use the **Attachments** tab to upload their resume, cover letter, portfolio, or any other supporting documents (up to 25 MB per file).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Matching Open Jobs" icon="briefcase">
    The **Matching Open Jobs** card on the candidate profile uses AI to surface roles they may be a strong fit for. Click **Find Matches** to run a search. See [AI Matching](/candidates/matching-candidates-to-jobs) for details.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  Custom fields shown on the creation form are configured by your workspace admin. If you need additional fields added, reach out to your Connekt admin.
</Info>