Employer – What do the tags and symbols next to an applicant name mean and when are they visible?

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There are several tags and symbols that can appear next to an applicant’s reference ID or name.

These can depend on what stage the recruitment is in.

Symbol / Tag	Description	When visible
At Risk	This tag will appear if the applicant has been added to NHS Jobs by an employer as being at risk of redundancy.	First visible when scoring applicants.
Safeguarding	This tag will appear if the applicant has answered yes to any of the questions asking if they have convictions or cautions.	First visible once the shortlist for interview is confirmed.
Fitness to practice	This tag will appear if the applicant has answered yes to any of the fitness to practice questions, if you have chosen to ask them.	First visible once the shortlist for interview is confirmed.
2 ticks symbol	This symbol will appear if the applicant has said they have a disability and wish to be considered for interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job under the guaranteed interview scheme.	First visible when choosing your shortlist.
AF Symbol	This symbol will appear if the applicant has said they are a member of the Armed Forces community and would like to be considered for interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.	First visible when choosing your shortlist.

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