CustomisationChanging Candidate Name Field Position

Changing Candidate Name Field Position

Learn what the candidate name field position setting controls and how to change the order of first name and last name fields.

What is Candidate Name Field Position?

Candidate Name Field Position controls the order of the name fields on the interview form. You can choose whether the First Name field or the Last Name field appears first.

How to Change Candidate Name Field Position

Open the job editor

When creating a new job or editing a job, open the job editor.

Open the Customisation tab

Select the Customisation tab.

Open the Form Element tab

On the left side in the Interview Form section, click the Form Element tab.

Select the candidate name field position

Find the Candidate Name Field Position dropdown and select the preferred order.

Save your changes

Click Save.

Position Options

  • First Name First โ€” The First Name field appears first, followed by the Last Name field.
  • Last Name First โ€” The Last Name field appears first, followed by the First Name field.

Best Practices

  • First Name First โ€” Most common format and a natural flow for most candidates.
  • Last Name First โ€” Used in some cultures or formal assessment processes.
  • Choose the order based on your organizationโ€™s preference and candidate expectations.

The field order helps customize the form layout for your specific needs.