Add an Event to a Calendar

You can add a new event, task, or reminder.

To add a new event, task, or reminder:

  1. On the Talent Management toolbar, click the Calendar icon and then click My Calendar.
  2. On the My Calendar screen, click the Add Event tab.
  3. In the Event Name field, enter a descriptive name.
  4. If the event is already complete, select the Completed option.
  5. In Type, select the event type, such as Task, Event, Reminder, or Interview.
    After you add an interview event, you can use it to send email invitations to candidates in the interview phase of the recruitment process. When the candidates accept or reject the invitation, you automatically receive an email message with their decision.
  6. Specify the date, start time, and end time of the event.
  7. If you want to set an Event Color Code, click and make your selection.
  8. In Location, enter the location at which the event is scheduled to take place.
  9. To receive a reminder for the event, set the Notification option to one of the following:
    • E-mail: Select this to receive the notification via email.
    • Pop Up Window (if on site): Select this to see a notification on the Main Dashboard each time that you log in.
    If you do not want to receive a reminder, leave the option set to None.
  10. If you do not want the event to be visible to others even when your calendar is shared, select the Keep Event Private check box.
  11. In Event Description, enter a short description of the event, task, or reminder.
  12. To attach a file to this event, use the Attachments option to select a file from the Document Library List or upload a document by selecting a file, entering an attachment name and description, selecting who to share the attachment with, and clicking Save.
  13. To share or unshare the event, use the Share this event with option to complete one of the following actions:
    To do thisComplete these actions
    Share the event with others on a specific team Select a team from the list provided and/or use the Select an employee button to search for users.
    Share the event with people from more than one team Hold down the CTRL key while you select multiple teams and then click the plus icon.
    Remove users from the event Click the Select an employee button and delete the individuals from the Current Selection listing.

    To remove one or more teams, hold down the CTRL key, click the teams, and then click the Delete icon.

  14. Click Save.