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# How to @Mention Colleagues in Discussions

# How to @Mention Colleagues in Discussions

You can tag your colleagues in discussion notes. When you mention someone using the @ symbol, they receive an email notification with your note and a direct link to the candidate profile or job.


**Candidate discussions:**
* Ask a colleague for their opinion on a candidate
* Request a specific team member to review an application
* Share important feedback after an interview
* Coordinate next steps with hiring managers

**Job notes:**
* Alert team members about job posting updates
* Assign specific tasks related to a job opening
* Share candidate pipeline insights
* Coordinate sourcing strategies

## Where to Use @Mentions

You can mention colleagues in two places:

1. **Candidate Profile:** In the Discussions tab on any candidate's profile
2. **Job Notes:** In the Notes tab of any job

## How to Mention a Colleague

1. Type the `@` symbol in the discussion or note field
2. Start typing your colleague's name
3. Select the colleague from the dropdown list ![How to @Mention Colleagues in Discussions: How to Mention a Colleague](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-mention-colleagues-in-d_d7rqkg.png)
4. Write your message ![How to @Mention Colleagues in Discussions: How to Mention a Colleague](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-mention-colleagues-in-d_uc0h60.png)
5. Save the note

Your colleague will receive an email notification containing:
* Your discussion note
* A direct link to the candidate profile or job

## Managing @Mention Notifications

If you receive too many notifications or want to turn them off temporarily:

1. Go to [Settings / Notifications](https://app.100hires.com/settings/notifications)
2. Find the setting **"When you are @mentioned in discussions"** ![How to @Mention Colleagues in Discussions: Managing @Mention Notifications](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-mention-colleagues-in-d_14qnx73.png)
3. Toggle the setting on or off

You can turn this setting back on at any time to resume receiving @mention notifications.