Create and manage personal events alongside other events in your Calendar.
1. What are Thalamus Personal Events?
In addition to interviews and events managed through Thalamus, you can create personal events to keep all of your recruitment activities organized in one place.
Personal events are a convenient way to track:
- Interviews scheduled outside of Thalamus
- Program social events
- Second-look visits
- Travel plans
- Personal appointments
- Other recruitment-related activities
When creating a personal event, you can include important details such as the event title, date, time, location, virtual meeting links, and notes.
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
- Create a personal event
- View event details
- Edit or delete a personal event
- Export a personal event to another calendar
2. Create a Personal Event
Web
- Log in to Thalamus
- Navigate to the Calendar page
- Select the + Add Event button
- Enter your event details
- Select Save
The event will appear on your Calendar on the selected date.
Mobile App
- Open the Thalamus Mobile App
- Navigate to Calendar
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Tap the + Add Event icon
- Toggle to set as a Personal Event (non-Thalamus) or Interview (non-Thalamus)
- Enter your event details
- Tap Create Event
The event will appear on your Calendar on the selected date.
3. View and manage Personal Events
Personal Events appear alongside your interviews and other Calendar events.
To view an event:
- Navigate to the Calendar page
- Select the Personal Event
The event details page displays all saved information associated with the event. Select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner of the event, then choose Export to Calendar or Delete Event.
From the event details page, you can:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit Event | Update the event details at any time. |
| Delete Event | Permanently remove the event from your Calendar. |
| Export | Download the event to Apple Calendar (iCal), Google Calendar, or Microsoft Outlook. |
| Important: Deleted Personal Events cannot be recovered. |
Export a Personal Event
To export a Personal Event:
- Open the Personal Event
- Select Export
- Choose your preferred calendar application
The event will be downloaded and can be added to your personal Calendar.
4. Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can see my personal events? | Personal events are visible only to you and are not shared with programs. |
| Can I edit a personal event after creating it? | Yes. Open the event, select Edit Event, make your changes, and select Update Event. |
| Can I delete a personal event? | Yes. Open the event, tap the three-dot menu and select Delete Event. Deleted personal events cannot be recovered. |
| Can I add virtual meeting links or notes to a personal event? | Yes. Personal events can include meeting links, locations, notes, and other event details. |
| Can I export personal events to another calendar? | Yes. Personal events can be exported to Apple Calendar (iCal), Google Calendar, or Microsoft Outlook. |
| Why isn't my personal event appearing on my Calendar? | Verify that the event was successfully saved and confirm that the selected event date is correct. Review any active Calendar filters and verify the event date. If needed, clear your filters and refresh the Calendar. |
| Why isn't my personal event appearing on my Calendar? | Try refreshing the page (web) or reopening the app (mobile), then attempt to export the event again. If prompted, allow Thalamus permission to access your device's calendar. Once permission is granted, try exporting the event again. |