How do I delete applicants? (2024.11)
Remove applicants from the database. Remember, this routine will remove the applicant records and any records that are related to the applicant record.
When a remove after date is recorded in the applicant's record, you can run this routine to look for applicants who have a remove after date and delete it from the applicant database. Deleting an applicant is permanent. The only way to restore a deleted applicant is from the backup file.
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Step 1: Back up database
Before proceeding, back up the current files. Always make a back up of the database BEFORE running routines that modify or delete transactions. (System Management > Send Databases) [More]
Step 2: Delete applicant records
1. Open Connect Human Resources > Applicants > Delete Applicants.
2. In the For applicants with a remove after date on or before box, enter a date.
Applicants with a remove after date (Modify Existing Applicants) that occurs on or after the date entered here will be selected.
3. Use the selection criteria to filter applicants. (Optional)
Double-click in the selection criteria to filter applicants with a remove after date that occurs on or after the date entered here. Most of the fields you can find in the Applicant table are included in the selection criteria.
4. Click GO (CTRL+G).
The applicants are deleted. You can verify the applicants have been deleted from the database using
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Applicant Inquiry,
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Modify Existing Applicants, or the
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Applicant Job List.
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