> ## Documentation Index
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# Pools

Organize candidates, contacts, and clients into dedicated pools to keep your recruitment database structured and easy to manage. KitaHQ lets you create private or shared pools, making it easier to group relevant records, build talent lists, and collaborate with your team.

![Image](https://mintcdn.com/kitahq/qXFX20x79pPP5-dm/images/image-34.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=qXFX20x79pPP5-dm\&q=85\&s=58f99bf76f7daa545fb8d3f1e47a2b7c)

## View Your Pools

1. Navigate to **Pools** from the left sidebar under ATS.
2. Browse your existing pools in the table.
3. Switch between **Only You** and **Shared with Your Company** to view private or shared pools.
4. Use the search bar to find a specific pool, or filter by Candidates, Contacts, or Clients.
5. Click a pool's name to open it.

Each pool displays the following information:

<table>
  <colgroup>
    <col width="100" />

    <col width="616" />
  </colgroup>

  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Column</th>
      <th>Description</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>

  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>**Name**</td>
      <td>The name of the pool.</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**Holds**</td>
      <td>The type of records stored in the pool: Candidates, Contacts, or Clients.</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**In Pool**</td>
      <td>The number of records currently in the pool.</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**Created**</td>
      <td>The date the pool was created.</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**Owner**</td>
      <td>The person who owns the pool.</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

## Create a New Pool

1. Navigate to **Pools** from the left sidebar.
2. Click **+ New Pool** in the top-right corner.
3. Enter a name for your pool, such as "Senior Finance Candidates."
4. Under **What It Holds**, select the type of records you want to organize.
5. Choose who can see the pool.
6. Click **Create Pool** to save it.

## Choose What Your Pool Holds

When creating a pool, select one of the following record types:

* **Candidates:** Group candidates based on skills, experience, job roles, or future hiring opportunities.
* **Contacts:** Organize contacts into dedicated lists for easier relationship management.
* **Clients:** Group clients by industry, market, or other relevant criteria.

Each pool holds one record type.

**Note:** The record type cannot be changed after the pool is created.

## Set Pool Visibility

Choose who can access your pool when creating it.

* **Only Me:** Keep the pool private and visible only to you.
* **Everyone in Your Company:** Share the pool with your company so other team members can access it.

You can also share a private pool with your company later.

## Search and Filter Pools

Use the search bar to quickly find pools by name.

You can also select **Candidates**, **Contacts**, or **Clients** to display pools containing a specific record type, or select **All** to view every pool.

Switch between **Only You** and **Shared with Your Company** to find pools based on their visibility.

## Organize Your Recruitment Database

Use pools to group related records without losing track of them in your main database.

For example, you can create a candidate pool for experienced software engineers, a contact pool for hiring managers, or a client pool for companies in a particular industry.

Pools help you maintain organized lists of relevant records, making them easier to revisit and manage as your recruitment needs change.


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