Adding a Field that Accepts Whole Numbers Only

Integer fields let you capture whole-number values on your Bullhorn records. They’re great for storing numeric information that shouldn’t include decimals, such as counts, rankings, and other structured data.

If you want to learn more about other custom field types, see Custom Field Options.

Common Use Cases

Recruitment teams often use integer fields to store things like:

  • Years of experience, used for screening, reporting, or matching.

  • Headcount or position openings, such as the number of hires needed for a job.

How to Add an Integer Field

  1. From the Bullhorn Menu, select Admin > Field Mappings.

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

  2. Expand the entity where you want to add the field.

  3. In the Field column, type "customInt" and press Enter.

  4. Select an unused customInt field from the list.

    • Integer fields must be created using an available customInt field.

  5. In the pop-up window, complete the field settings:

    Field

    Description
    Display

    The label users will see inside Bullhorn.

    Edit type

    Choose Integer, which accepts whole numbers only.
    Required

    Selecting this option will make the field mandatory when saving the record.
    Hidden

    Selecting this option will hide the field from the record layout.
    Allow Multiple Values

    Allows users to select more than one option.

    customInt fields do not support this option.

    Sort Order

    Enter the number that determines where this field appears on the Edit screen.

    Sort orders must be unique.

    Leave spacing between fields (for example, 130, 135) so you can easily add more fields in between them later.

    Value List

    Leave blank. Integer fields are data entry fields and do not use a predefined value list.

    Display List

    Leave blank. Integer fields do not use display values.
    Default Value

    Enter a default whole number only if needed. Otherwise, leave blank.

    Description

    Optional; A short explanation that appears next to the field to help users understand its purpose.
    Hint

    Leave blank. Integer fields default to a starting value of 0, so hint text will not display.

  6. Click Save.

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