> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.join.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.join.com/candidates-and-applications/tags.md).

# Tags

Tags are labels you can assign to candidates to help you stay organised. You can use them to categorise candidates by status, fit, or any criteria relevant to your hiring process, for example `Great fit`, `Needs follow-up`, or `Pipeline review`.

Tags are visible to all users in your account and can be used to filter candidates in your application list and Talent Pool.

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### Adding tags

You can add tags from several places in JOIN.

#### From the application list

1. Open the `Applications` tab and select the `Active` sub-tab.
2. To add a tag to a single candidate, click the tag icon in the `Tags` column next to the candidate.
3. Select an existing tag or type a new one to create it.

To add tags to multiple candidates at once:

1. Select candidates using the checkboxes.
2. Click the `...` overflow menu in the action bar at the bottom.
3. Select `Add tags`.

#### From a job’s application view

1. Open a job in the `Jobs` tab.
2. Go to the `Applications` tab.
3. Hover over the candidate card and click `...` → `Add tag`.

To bulk add tags:

1. Select multiple candidates using the checkboxes.
2. Click `Add tags` in the action bar at the bottom.

#### From the candidate profile

1. Open a candidate profile.
2. In the detail sidebar, find the `Tags` section.
3. Click `Add tags...`.
4. Select an existing tag or type a new label.
5. Click `Create "[tag name]"`.

{% hint style="info" %}
Tags created by one team member become available to everyone in the account.
{% endhint %}

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### Viewing and managing tags

#### From the application list or Talent Pool

1. Click the tag icon in the `Tags` column.
2. The tag modal will open and display all assigned tags.
3. Click the `x` next to a tag to remove it.

#### From the candidate profile

1. Open the candidate profile.
2. In the detail sidebar, go to the `Tags` section.
3. Click the tag icon to open the tag modal.
4. Add or remove tags as needed.

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### Removing a tag

To remove a tag from a candidate:

1. Open the tag modal or candidate profile.
2. Click the `x` next to the relevant tag.

Once a tag has been removed from all candidates, it will automatically disappear from your tag list.

{% hint style="info" %}
If a tag is still visible after removal, it is likely still assigned to another candidate or application.
{% endhint %}

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### Tips for using tags

* Use `Application tags` in the filter bar of your application list or `Talent Pool` to quickly find candidates with a specific label.
* Create consistent naming conventions across your team so filters remain useful. For example, use `Strong fit` consistently instead of multiple variations.
* Tags are shared across your account, so all team members can use existing tags.

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### FAQ

<details>

<summary>Why is a tag still showing after I removed it?</summary>

A tag only disappears from your tag list once it has been removed from all candidates and applications. Use the tag filter to find any remaining candidates where the tag is still assigned. If a tag remains visible after you remove it, follow these steps:

1. Filter your applications using the relevant Application Tag.
2. Open each candidate profile where the tag still appears.
3. Remove the tag directly from the profile.

If you are still unable to remove a tag as expected, contact our [Support team](mailto:contact@join.com) and include:

* The tag name
* An example candidate or application where the tag cannot be removed
* A screenshot, if possible

</details>


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