Changing Field Value Lists and Attributes

Some custom field types (like radio buttons, check boxes, drop-downs, and pickers) use value lists to give users a set of options to choose from. These values are usually managed in Field Mappings, though some system-controlled values should not be changed.

Common reasons to edit a field’s value list:

• You want to update the options in an entity’s Source field to match how your organization tracks where candidates or jobs originate.

• You need to add new values to a drop down (for example, adding new locations, hours of operation, or statuses).

• You want to remove outdated or deprecated options from a field so users don’t select values your team no longer uses.

• You’re standardizing data entry across teams and want to ensure users choose from a consistent, curated set of values.

• You want to map Bullhorn fields to an external system and need the value list to match required integration values.

Understanding Value Lists

Value List vs Display Value List

When you open a field in Field Mappings, you’ll see two fields for storing values:

• Value List: This is the list of values that Bullhorn stores in the database. Sorting in list views is based on these stored values.

• Display Value List: Leave this blank unless you want users to see different labels than what gets stored.

Allowing Single or Multiple Values

Some fields should only allow one selection (for example, Status). Others may allow more than one (for example, Degree List).

You can control this using the Allow Multiple Values setting in Field Mappings.

Default Values

For fields with predefined choices, you can choose a value to appear automatically when a record is created. For example, you could automatically default the Country field to the country you recruit in most often.

If you do not set a default for a drop-down or radio button, Bullhorn automatically uses the first value in the list.

Never set a default value for a field that is Required. Otherwise, users may skip the field and unintentionally save incorrect data.

How to Add or Change Value Lists and Attributes

1. From your Bullhorn menu, select Admin > Field Mappings.

   • S-Release: Go to Tools > Field Mappings.

2. Expand the entity containing the field you want to edit.

3. Search for the field and click its name.

4. If needed, enable Allow Multiple Values.

5. In Value List, enter the values you want users to select from.

   • Separate values with commas (e.g. "Tampa,Orlando,Fort Meyers,Miami")

6. (Optional) In Default Value, enter the value you want to appear automatically.

   • The default must also appear in the Value List.

7. Click Save.

   • You may need to refresh your session to see the changes.

FAQ

How do I add to the list of countries in the Country field?

The list of countries in the Country picker field is pre-built and is not available for customization. See our Country Codes spreadsheet for the list of country codes.

If you need a limited set of countries or custom country groupings, we recommend creating a custom field with a Drop Down edit type and entering your own value list instead. See Add a Custom Drop Down Field for a step-by-step guide.

How should I modify the Value List in Opportunity reasonClosed field?

The values in the reasonClosed field should always begin with either "Won:" or "Lost:".

We recommend keeping this format because Bullhorn uses these prefixes to determine which options to show when you close an opportunity.

• Values starting with “Won:” only appear when you close an opportunity as Won.

• Values starting with “Lost:” only appear when you close an opportunity as Lost.

If a value does not start with one of these prefixes, Bullhorn cannot categorize it, and it will appear in the Reason Closed drop-down every time, no matter whether you choose Won or Lost.