Recruitera's Candidate Blacklist lets you view and manage everyone blocked from applying to your company's jobs — whether they were blacklisted during disqualification, added manually, or imported in bulk. Candidates on this list are blocked from applying to any job in your organization. This action is available to Admins and Hiring Managers.
Before you start
Required role: Admin or Hiring Manager
Where to find it: Settings → Company → Candidate Blacklist
What the blacklist shows
Open Settings → Company → Candidate Blacklist. The table lists every blocked candidate with these columns:
Candidate — the person's name
Email, Phone, National ID — the identifiers they're matched on
Reason — why they're blocked (optional)
Blocked on — the date they were added
Use the search bar to filter by name, email, phone, or ID; sort the Candidate column A–Z; and page through long lists.
How to add a candidate to the blacklist
Click Add to Blacklist.
Choose the Collar type, which decides how the person is matched: White collar (matched by email or phone number) or Blue collar (matched by national or system ID).
Enter the Full name (required) and at least one identifier — email and/or phone for white collar, or national ID for blue collar. Optionally add a Reason, which appears in the table.
Click Add.
An entry needs at least one identifier (email, phone, or national ID) — a name alone can't be matched. To add many at once, click Import and upload the template.
How to edit a blacklist entry
Click the edit (pencil) icon on the candidate's row.
Correct the name, an identifier, or the reason.
Click Save.
💡 Editing lets you fix a mistyped identifier without unblocking the person and re-adding them — which would briefly make them eligible again.
How to remove (unblock) a candidate
Click the unblock (trash) icon on the candidate's row.
In the confirmation dialog, click Unblock. They become eligible to apply again, and existing applications stop being flagged.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove a candidate from the blacklist in Recruitera?
Go to Settings → Company → Candidate Blacklist, find the candidate with the search bar, and click the unblock (trash) icon on their row. Confirm Unblock. They can then apply to your jobs again, and their existing applications stop being flagged. Admins and Hiring Managers can unblock candidates.
What information is stored for each blacklisted candidate?
Each entry stores the candidate's name and the identifiers they're matched on — email, phone number, and national ID — plus an optional reason and the date they were blocked. The identifier used depends on the collar type chosen when they were added.
Can I add candidates to the blacklist without disqualifying them from a job?
Yes. Click Add to Blacklist, choose the collar type, enter the candidate's details, and Save — no disqualification needed. You can also import several at once with the Import button. This is useful for blocking people before they apply, such as former employees or previously flagged individuals.