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PCRecruiter Features & Updates - version 8.3

Main Sequence Technologies is pleased to announce the release of the PCRecruiter v.8.3 update. A partial list of the new features and enhancements can be found below. We expect additional features to be added shortly after the official release. A PCRecruiter v. 8.3 highlight video is available here.

We have redesigned our login screen - click here to use the new version.

General/User Features

• Internet Explorer 9 Compatibility Updates: PCRecruiter is now largely compatible with Internet Explorer 9. If you wish to use IE9 you will need to download and install and updated version of our control pack - http://www.pcrecruiter.net/controls9.exe. NOTE: If you rely on the Planner feature in PCRecruiter, we recommend remaining on Internet Explorer version 8 for the time being. Although PCRecruiter v. 8.3 is compatible with IE9, there are features of the Planner which are still being adjusted for compatibility.
• New Login Page: We have replaced the PCRecruiter login screen with a new model which allows more flexible communication with users about system issues and other information. The old login page will remain temporarily available, but will eventually be removed.
• 'Not Available' Icon: In Search results and other lists, an icon will now display next to a name record which is set to a status of Not Available.
• Sortable On Rollups: The 'On Rollups' list (under 'More' on any record) is now sortable.
• Zip +4 field: A field now exists for ZIP codes called 'Predefined: Zip +4', which can be configured in place of zip for US users. This field splits the zip from the +4 automatically, only allowing 5 digits in the zip before "overflowing" into the Plus 4. This helps correct data entry into PCR for people who use the additional 4 digits on the ends of their zip codes in storage.
• Global Do Not Send list enhanced: When a candidate uses a link in a one-off form letter (non-bulk email) to add their email address to the 'global do not send list' they will now be presented with an option to enter the email address that they wish to remove (it must exist in the database and be related to that person's name to be removed).
• Updated 'Details' popup window:
  • 'Update Fields' has been replaced with a link which will toggle the visibility of any fields which are not filled out.
  • If a field is not filled out and 'Save' is clicked, the system will no longer generate any blank data fields.
  • If a record has no custom fields at all, the list of available fields will show up by default.
• Change Log: When records are modified, the changes will now be logged in a new "Change Log", which appears in the Activity screen as well as the Activity dropdown.
  • Users will be able to filter by a specific field which was changed (Date Changed, Screen, Table Name, Field Name, User Name, Modified Data (with Before and After))
• Activity Search Filter Improvements: Users will now be able to set activity search defaults for User Names and/or Activity Types for Name, Company, and Position Records.
  • The activity screen now has filters for: User Name(s), Activity Type(s), Result(s) and Date Ranges (by month or custom date range)
  • A "select multiple" option has been added to allow a user to select multiple items from each of the dropdowns.
  • The "drill down" functionality has been expanded to the new filters so that as a filter is selected, every filter to its right will be reset and only show the values based on all of the filters selected to the left. (e.g. a. If a User Name is selected, only the Activity Types which exist for the record in relation to the selected user will appear to the right)
• Required Fields Marked: When a Name, Company, or Position record screen has been customized with 'required' fields, the page will now highlight the fields for recognition. The method of highlighting varies depending on the currently active color scheme.
• Position Link to Pipeline — Rollup Lists: When viewing a Rollup list, the 'chain link' icon for Pipeline connections will appear next to appropriate records.
• Searching by Candidate_id: The 'candidate_id', which is PCRecruiter's internal identifier for name records, is now a searchable field. This will primarily be of use in troubleshooting situations.
• Pipeline Attachment List: When preparing an email from the Pipeline, the list of attachments will no longer include all profile forms, etc.
• Print Schedule: A 'Print' link has been added to the top of the daily schedule, allowing the user to print their agenda on paper. Colors and notes can be toggled on and off prior to printing the screen.
• iPad improvements: Users working in PCRecruiter from an iPad will note various minor compatibility enhancements, and will now be able to edit HTML in emails, as well as view RTF files (read-only). Note: Due to the lack of any local file system for storing or saving resumes on the iPad, the ADDR feature is not usable at this time.
• Clearer 'Add Rollup': In screens where new Rollups can be created, we have modified the link to 'Add New Rollup' for clarity (in some cases it simply said 'New' before).
• Social Integrations:
  • The 'Social Networking' icon to the right of the 'Last Name' field on name records now has the option to store a link to the person's profile on LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. These fields are also available under 'Details' and can be added to the custom screen layout as well.
  • The Name Search screen has a new 'Social Networking' link under 'Options' which allows for direct searching of LinkedIn (some restrictions apply).

Planner Enhancements

• The "Add to Planner" screen has been moved from a pop window to the Details window (lower frame)
• The "Add to Planner" option will only appear (in the appropriate screens) when the Planner is set to be visible for someone.
• The "Add to Planner" window will now follow the user's selected color scheme.
• The ability to "Add to Planner" has been added to Name and Company Rollups.
• Names may now be added to a Rollup directly from the Planner window.
• The toggle of green to white text highlights for noting saved/unsaved changes has been improved for more intuitive indications.
• You may now add items to another user's planner.
• NOTE: As mentioned above, there are features of the Planner which are still being adjusted for compatibility with Internet Explorer 9 - if you rely on the Planner, please remain on IE8 for the time being.

Email Enhancements

• CC Visible in Forwards: When forwarding a mail from PCRecruiter, recipients who were CC'd will now be included in the forwarded email body.
• Mobile Reply All: "Reply All" has been added to the PDA Link version of the email client.
• Insert Fields for User data: The 'Insert Fields' button now allows for the inserting of the current user's full name, phone, and extension. Interview form letters can also be given the 'written by' name insert.
• Block Form Letters with Profile URL: The program now recognizes when a user has unintentionally copied a Profile link for an individual into a form letter (as opposed to the Insert Fields method of adding a profile link) and will prevent the letter from being saved. This stops users from accidentally sending one person's profile link to a rollup list of people.
• Drag/Drop Removed in Firefox: Due to incompatibilities, the drag-and-drop capability for moving emails in PCRMail was performing inconsistently. It has been disabled to prevent any confusion.

Reports Enhancements

• A new Auditing Report called "External Posting Referrer Report" has been created, allowing users to view counts for candidate referring sources as reported by the web extensions. The report will also total the placement fees if that option is selected in the filter screen.

Web Extensions Enhancements

• Resume Builder Translation: The Resume Builder screen now has the option to translate the default text of the resume builder form. Once a file is saved with different configuration options this checkbox no longer applies.
• Register/Login with LinkedIn and Facebook:
  • Jobseekers will now be able to use their Facebook or LinkedIn account when applying on the PCRecruiter Web Extensions. They will be able to login with their Facebook or LinkedIn account when returning to a site.
  • This feature will need to be activated under SYSTEM > Console > Edit Database Names and Locations > Social Networking.
  • The web extensions administrator will need to add the 'Social Network Login' item to any one-click-apply profile and/or candidate registration form to enable this feature.
  • The Facebook and LinkedIn login functions will not work properly if the site is using invalid SSL certificates.
• Monster Posting Multiple CATS: Users with multiple CATS from Monster.com may now configure them.