> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cobalt-ia.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Share with a candidate

> Send the skills document to the candidate so they can review, complete, and validate it.

You can **share a skills document with the candidate** so they can **review, correct, and complete it**. It's a way to **add process** to recruitment and gather **additional information** about the candidate.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/cobalt-2f1e08d3/TvpxS260wzIEMboA/images/dossier-partager-candidat.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TvpxS260wzIEMboA&q=85&s=91da48e70fd95bd460c4ff10be5a5827" alt="Share with the candidate modal: email, instructions, and required fields" width="440" data-path="images/dossier-partager-candidat.png" />

## Send the document

From the document, open **Share with the candidate** and fill in:

* The **candidate's email**.
* A **review preset** (default).
* **Instructions for the candidate**.

## Required fields

You can ask the candidate to fill in **required fields** (per experience, general fields, per education…).

* The candidate **cannot validate** their document until the required fields are filled in.
* If they truly cannot answer a field, they must **explain why**.

## Validation

Once the candidate validates the document, the **business manager or HR contact receives an email** confirming that the candidate has validated their skills document.

The document status follows this progression: **Draft** → **Pending** (sent, not yet validated) → **Validated**.