Dispositioning a candidate in Oracle
When a requisition closes, every candidate needs a final disposition recorded in Oracle. Here's the four-step path — no video, just the clicks.
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Open the candidate in Oracle Recruiting
From your requisition, go to Candidates and open the person you're dispositioning. Look for the Actions menu at the top-right of their card.
Oracle · Recruiting → Job Requisition → Candidates Drop screenshot here - 2
Choose "Change phase or state"
In the Actions menu, select Change phase or state. This is what records the disposition — editing notes alone does not move the candidate.
Actions menu open — "Change phase or state" highlighted Drop screenshot here - 3
Pick the most specific reason
Select the reason that is actually true — e.g. "Declined offer," "Not selected — qualifications," or "Withdrew." Avoid the vague "Other" unless nothing fits.
Disposition reason dropdown, expanded Drop screenshot here - 4
Save, then confirm the move
Save and confirm the candidate now shows under Rejected or Withdrawn. Every candidate on a closed req must end in a final state.
Candidate pipeline showing the updated state Drop screenshot here
Open the requisition and make sure the candidate has already moved through their interview stages. Dispositioning is the last step before a req can close.
A candidate without a final state blocks the requisition from closing — and shows up on the monthly compliance report.