University of Wisconsin–Madison

Update Candidate Application

Overview

Recruiters may need to update a candidate's application on their behalf, since candidates can only view or withdraw applications once submitted. You can edit the Source (where they learned about the job), plus Experience and/or Application Materials. Follow these steps to update a candidate's application.

How to update a candidate application
Step 1 From the Workday Home Page, click Job Requisitions (Document Candidate Search Icon) in the recruiting sidebar. 
Step 2 Select the Job Requisition to Review Candidates.
Step 3

Click Candidates to view all candidates.

Step 4

Click the name of the candidate to review their candidate profile.

Step 5 Click the Actions menu in the candidate's profile. Hover over Job Application, and click Edit Job Application.
Screenshot of Actions menu to Job Application to Edit Job Application
Step 6 Select the application you need to edit, and click OK.
Screenshot showing the Job Applications for Candidate field. The field allows you to select from the any of the candidates applications.
Step 7 From the Edit Job Application screen, edit the information as needed. 

When uploading revised documents to someone's Application Materials, it is best practice to add a Comment with context about the edited material:
Screenshot of application material field with comment

Step 8 Click OK to complete the update.

Questions?

Contact Talent Acquisition at uwjobs@wisc.edu

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025
Source URL: https://hr.wisc.edu/hr-guides/for-hr-professionals/update-candidate-application/

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