Introduction
A branding theme for your candidate portal is a cohesive visual and identity that encapsulates the essence and mission of the portal in a way that resonates with candidates. It provides a consistent and recognizable experience for candidates as they progress through the interview process. In this article we will cover best practices for creating your Portal Branding Theme(s).
Branding themes are available for Candidate Portal Premium.
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Specifications and Requirements
- Brand cover image specifications
- Supported file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
- Maximum upload file size: 5MB
- Suggested dimensions: 1140x285px
- Brand profile picture specifications
- Supported file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
- Maximum upload file size: 5MB
- Suggested dimensions: 300x300px
- Both a brand cover image and a brand profile image are required when creating a new theme
Best Practices
- Use high quality HD images for both the cover and profile image
- Avoid using Transparent images. If a transparent image is used as the brand profile picture, the brand cover image will be visible behind it. Similarly, if a transparent image is used for the brand cover image, the background will be visible.
- Example transparent brand image ❌:
- Example non-transparent image ✅:
- Example transparent brand image ❌:
- If using a dark mode theme, preview your cover and profile images, as well as any images used in page templates with the dark mode theme.
- Example of image with light background in dark mode:
- Example of image with light background in dark mode:
- Vibrant and saturated colors can appear jarring in dark mode. If your brand's color palette includes vivid hues, consider using colors with less saturation when choosing the dark theme mode.