Applicant settings - custom status, next call setting, number of days to call/archive

This guide has been reviewed against our global client base and classed as relevant to all regions

How to add and amend various applicant related settings in AgencyCloud - most common requests are:

  • Tailored applicant status positions to reflect your own business terminology

  • Next call or last call presented on applicant screen

  • The default number of days to next call

  • Number of days before applicant recommended to be archived

Before making changes to AgencyCloud configuration, the relevant guidance provided in this section should be read thoroughly - any changes made to configuration that impact the operation of AgencyCloud may incur a charge to rectify

1. Access System Configuration

  • Click name/office top left of the main menu

  • Click Configuration

  • Click System Configuration

    The System Configuration screen will be displayed, as shown in step 2

2. Applicant Status tab

  • Select Applicant Status on the left

  • Before changing any settings, ensure the Configuration For setting (bottom of screen) is set as required

Note the following settings:

Advanced status facilities

Ignore - no longer in use

Use custom applicant positions in place of standard status list

If you wish to use a custom list for the overall Applicant Status setting (as seen in the applicant status screen), tick this box

First, you need to access the Setup Sources/Position/Feedback screen to set up your custom list, as outlined here

Display date of next (rather than last) call on applicant screen

When ticked, the Next Call date is displayed on the applicant screen, rather than the last call date (usually ticked)

Default number of days before next call prompt

Number of weeks before applicant records expire

 

Both these settings allow you to tailor prompts so they are relevant to your business, as seen on the Power Organiser To-do list

These settings affect the to call prompt and when an applicant is classed as to remove

3. Save changes

  • Click Save before exiting the screen
    You may need to log-out and back in for the changes to take effect