Creating a CSV File for Data Import

Create a CSV file for custom importing using the Bullhorn Custom Import Template in the Downloads section below.

Use the following as a checklist to be sure your file will import successfully.

Make sure the file is saved as a comma separated values aka .csv
Check that the first person listed in the table contains data for every column.
- If one column is missing data, Bullhorn will remove that column and not import the information in it for any person in the file.
Remove columns for data you don’t need or columns that are blank.
- Blank columns lead to processing errors when importing data.
Make sure fields that contain numbers with leading zeros are not formatted as Numeric fields, such as Zip Codes, else the leading zero is not retained.
Make sure the column values you are importing are listed as values in Bullhorn.
- For example, if the status of a candidate you are importing is "inactive," this status must also be used in the Status field in Bullhorn.
Make sure the skill values are separated by only a comma in the field.
- For example: Business Objects,PACE,Bloomberg
You are not trying to import data to a hidden field.
Make sure all contacts are associated with a company, else the company's contact will be listed as TBD when you import the data.

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