Abstract:
A modification method and system. The method includes presenting by a computing system to a requester, templates associated with a candidate request. The computing system receives from the requester, first data associated with the candidate request. The computing system generates a request document comprising the first data. The computing system transmits the request document to at least one supplier. The computing system receives from the at least one supplier, a list of candidates. The computing system receives from the requester, a request for modifying the request document. The computing system generates in response to the request for modifying the request document, a modified request document comprising a modified version of the request document. The computing system receives from the requester, approval data approving a transmission of the modified request document.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a method and associated system for modifying a request for candidates. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Changing a request for selecting a suitable individual to perform functions typically requires a process that may be complicated and inaccurate. When an entity makes a request to an agency for providing an individual to perform functions for the entity, the request may require specified changes in order to select the most qualified individual. Modifying the request may be very time consuming and require many resources to perform the task of modifying the request. Accordingly, there exists a need in the art to overcome the deficiencies and limitations described herein above. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention provides a modification method comprising: 
     presenting, by a computing system to a requester, a request details template associated with a candidate request, said computing system comprising a memory device, said memory device comprising said request details template, a skills details template associated with said candidate request, a first list of candidate skills, and a first list of suppliers, said request details template comprising a plurality of request details questions, said skills details template comprising a plurality of skills details questions; 
     receiving, by said computing system from said requester, first request details data associated with said request details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidate skills to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of a first candidate skill from said first list of candidate skills; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said skills details template to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, first skills details data associated with said skills details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of suppliers to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of at least a first supplier from said first list of suppliers; 
     generating, by said computing system, a request document comprising said first selection of said first candidate skill, said first selection of said at least said first supplier, said first skills details data, and said first request details data; 
     transmitting, by said computing system, said request document to said at least said first supplier; 
     receiving from said at least said first supplier, by said computing system, a first list of candidates, each candidate of said first list of candidates associated with said request document; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidates to said requester; 
     receiving, from said requester, by said computing system, event modification data; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a request for modifying said request document; 
     generating, by said computing system in response to said request for modifying said request document, a modified request document comprising a modified version of said request document; and 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, approval data approving a transmission of said modified request document. 
     The present invention provides a computing system comprising a processor coupled to a computer-readable memory unit, said memory unit comprising a request details template, a skills details template, a first list of candidate skills, a first list of suppliers, and instructions that when executed by the processor implement a modification method, said request details template comprising a plurality of request details questions, said skills details template comprising a plurality of skills details questions, said method comprising: 
     presenting, by said computing system to a requester, said request details template; 
     receiving, by said computing system from said requester, first request details data associated with said request details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidate skills to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of a first candidate skill from said first list of candidate skills; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said skills details template to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, first skills details data associated with said skills details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of suppliers to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of at least a first supplier from said first list of suppliers; 
     generating, by said computing system, a request document comprising said first selection of said first candidate skill, said first selection of said at least said first supplier, said first skills details data, and said first request details data; 
     transmitting, by said computing system, said request document to said at least said first supplier; 
     receiving from said at least said first supplier, by said computing system, a first list of candidates, each candidate of said first list of candidates associated with said request document; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidates to said requester; 
     receiving, from said requester, by said computing system, event modification data; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a request for modifying said request document; 
     generating, by said computing system in response to said request for modifying said request document, a modified request document comprising a modified version of said request document; and 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, approval data approving a transmission of said modified request document. 
     The present invention provides a computer program product, comprising a computer usable medium comprising a request details template, a skills details template, a first list of candidate skills, a first list of suppliers, and a computer readable program code embodied therein, said request details template comprising a plurality of request details questions, said skills details template comprising a plurality of skills details questions, said computer readable program code adapted to implement a modification method within a computing system, said method comprising: 
     presenting, by said computing system to a requester, said request details template; 
     receiving, by said computing system from said requester, first request details data associated with said request details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidate skills to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of a first candidate skill from said first list of candidate skills; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said skills details template to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, first skills details data associated with said skills details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of suppliers to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of at least a first supplier from said first list of suppliers; 
     generating, by said computing system, a request document comprising said first selection of said first candidate skill, said first selection of said at least said first supplier, said first skills details data, and said first request details data; 
     transmitting, by said computing system, said request document to said at least said first supplier; 
     receiving from said at least said first supplier, by said computing system, a first list of candidates, each candidate of said first list of candidates associated with said request document; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidates to said requester; 
     receiving, from said requester, by said computing system, event modification data; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a request for modifying said request document; 
     generating, by said computing system in response to said request for modifying said request document, a modified request document comprising a modified version of said request document; and 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, approval data approving a transmission of said modified request document. 
     The present invention provides a process for supporting computer infrastructure, said process comprising providing at least one support service for at least one of creating, integrating, hosting, maintaining, and deploying computer-readable code in a computing system comprising a memory unit, said memory unit comprising a request details template, a skills details template, a first list of candidate skills, and a first list of suppliers, said request details template comprising a plurality of request details questions, said skills details template comprising a plurality of skills details questions, wherein the code in combination with the computing system is capable of performing a modification method, said method comprising: 
     presenting, by said computing system to a requester, said request details template; 
     receiving, by said computing system from said requester, first request details data associated with said request details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidate skills to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of a first candidate skill from said first list of candidate skills; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said skills details template to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, first skills details data associated with said skills details template; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of suppliers to said requester; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a first selection of at least a first supplier from said first list of suppliers; 
     generating, by said computing system, a request document comprising said first selection of said first candidate skill, said first selection of said at least said first supplier, said first skills details data, and said first request details data; 
     transmitting, by said computing system, said request document to said at least said first supplier; 
     receiving from said at least said first supplier, by said computing system, a first list of candidates, each candidate of said first list of candidates associated with said request document; 
     presenting, by said computing system, said first list of candidates to said requester; 
     receiving, from said requester, by said computing system, event modification data; 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, a request for modifying said request document; 
     generating, by said computing system in response to said request for modifying said request document, a modified request document comprising a modified version of said request document; and 
     receiving from said requester, by said computing system, approval data approving a transmission of said modified request document. 
     The present invention advantageously provides a method and associated system capable of changing a request for selecting a suitable individual to perform functions. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a block diagram of a system for generating a modified candidate request, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 2   a  and  2   b  illustrates a flowchart describing an algorithm used by the system of  FIG. 1  for generating a modified candidate request, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot associated with a first step of the algorithm of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot associated with a second step of the algorithm of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an example of a first additional computer screen shot with the second step of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an example of a second additional computer screen shot with the second step of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 7   a - 7   d  illustrates portions of a third additional computer screen shot with the second step of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates an example of a fourth additional computer screen shot with the second step of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a first sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a second sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a third sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a fourth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates a fifth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates a sixth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates a seventh sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates an eighth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates a ninth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18  illustrates a tenth sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 19  illustrates an eleventh sample computer screen shot, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates a computer system (i.e., the computing system in  FIG. 1 ) used for generating a modified request document, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a block diagram of a system  2  for generating a modified candidate request, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. System  2  may be used for: 
     1. Allowing a user (e.g., a requester using terminal  8   a ) to generate a request for candidates (e.g., contractors, job applicants, etc) for job openings (i.e., comprising a specified skill or skill set). 
     2. Sending the request to a supplier (e.g., an employment agency). 
     3. Receiving a reply (i.e., a list of candidates) from the supplier. 
     4. Evaluating the list of candidates. 
     5. Modifying the original request based on specified events (i.e., scenarios A-E) as described with respect to the real life implementation example as described with respect to  FIGS. 9-19 , infra. 
     A requester is defined herein as a person/people (e.g., users from an entity such as, inter alia, a company) looking for a candidate or resource (i.e., a person/people with a specific skill(s)) to fill an open job position. A supplier is defined herein as a person at an external entity or company (e.g., an employment agency) capable of satisfying candidate requests. The requester interacts with a software application (e.g., software application  16   a ) to select a specified candidate skill (e.g., a “hot” or frequently requested skill or high demand skill, such as, inter alia, a Java programmer, etc) related to a job opening. The specified candidate skill may be selected from a list of candidate skills. In response to the selected specified candidate skill, the software application (e.g., software application  16   a ) presents a template(s) (e.g., templates  15 ) in the form of questions or fields associated with the selected specified candidate skill. The templates may comprise a skills details template, a request details template, etc. A request details template comprises general questions or fields related to the candidate request type. For example, the request details template may comprise questions related to, inter alia, a project name, location for placing a candidate comprising the requested skills, project coordinators, the requesting company and department, accounting information, etc. Information retrieved from the request details template (input data in response to the questions from the request details template as described, infra) is shared among several requested skills so therefore the request details template may be considered the header of the request. A skills details template may comprise questions related to skills details such as, inter alia, time frames (i.e., for hiring candidates), skill levels, status levels, etc. The requester will input data (e.g., input data  19 ) into computing apparatus  4   a  in response to the questions from the templates. After all of the input data has been entered, the computing apparatus generates a candidate request document and transmits a copy of the candidate request document to a supplier(s). The candidate request document may be stored in memory device  14   a . A supplier(s) interacts with a software application (e.g., software application  16   b ) to identify appropriate candidates associated with the candidate request document. The supplier generates and transmits (i.e., to the requester) a list of appropriate candidates comprising the requested skill identified the requester. The requester evaluates the list of candidates from the supplier evaluates the list of candidates to determine if any candidates on the list appear to be qualified to perform the requested skill(s). As an example, if the requester determines that there are no qualified candidates on the list, the requester may modify the original candidate request document and generate a modified candidate request document. The modified request document may be stored in memory device  14   a . The requester generates the modified request document by replacing portion of the original input data (i.e., in response to the questions from the template) with new input data. The modified request document is transmitted to the original supplier and/or new suppliers for a new list of candidates. 
     System  2  comprises a computing system  4   a  (e.g., a server) connected to a computing system  4   b  (e.g., a server) through an interface  10 . Interface  10  may comprise any type of interface known to a person of ordinary skill in the art including, inter alia, a local area network, (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, etc. Computing system  4   a  comprises a computing apparatus  5   a  and an interface terminal  8   a . Computing system  4   b  comprises a computing apparatus  5   b  and an interface terminal  8   b . Computing apparatus  5   a  comprises a CPU  9   a  and a memory device  14   a . Alternatively, memory device  14   a  may be located external to computing apparatus  5   a . Memory device  14   a  comprises a software application  16   a , lists  11 , templates  15 , input data  19 , and request documents  22 . Lists  11 , templates  15 , and input data  19  may be inputted into computing apparatus  5   a  through interface terminal  8   a . Request documents  22  may comprise original request documents and modified request documents. Computing apparatus  5   b  comprises a CPU  9   b  and a memory device  14   b . Alternatively, memory device  14   b  may be located external to computing apparatus  5   b . Candidate data  17  (i.e., comprising lists of candidates and responses from the suppliers) may be inputted into computing apparatus  5   b  through interface terminal  8   b.    
     In order to initiate a process generating and modifying a request document, a requester logs into computing system  5   a . The following process steps illustrate an example of a process (i.e., using system  2 ) for generating and modifying a request document. 
     1. For a given project there is a need to hire candidates/resources with a given skill set. A project may be performed either in a company (i.e., requesting company) location or an alternative location such a customer location, temporary location, etc. 
     2. The requester logs in into software application  16   a  to create a request document for requested skills. In response, computing apparatus presents to the requester a template comprising questions. Using the template, the requester may select any type of request such as new, referral, or renewal and continue to input request details data such as, inter alia, project name, type of request, project coordinators, accounting information, etc.
 
3. The requester may additionally input skills details data such as, inter alia, a job role, job position details, dates, work location, etc.
 
4. The requester will select a primary skill from which a service type will be determined.
 
5. A skill level may be selected for core skills and secondary skills.
 
6. If requested skill is renewal or referral, the requester will have to provide candidate information.
 
7. The requester will select a supplier(s).
 
8. Once requester has finished inputting data into the template, software application  16   a  will generate a request document.
 
9. The request document is transmitted to the supplier along with an email notification.
 
10. The supplier reviews the request document and generates a list of candidates for the requester.
 
11. As an example, upon reviewing the list of candidates, the requester identifies that the needs cannot be fulfilled by the candidates on the list so the request document may be cancelled or modified.
 
12. The requester has the ability to modify portions of information (i.e., input data) or change the scope of the request. There are two types of input data that may be changed:
         12a. Request details data—The requester may modify request details such as project coordinators, response reviewers, or any substantial information that may require the list of candidates being reviewed to be resubmitted again by the supplier.   12b. Skills details data—The requester may modify skills details such as such as requirements, dates and times, core or secondary skills, supplier information.
 
13. Once the requester has modified or changed the request document, he/she will be redirected to a screen where the modifications may be reviewed. At this point, the requester will be able to resubmit the changes so the information will get updated for the supplier.
   13a. Information changes—If there are changes to the request document that are considered pure information such as project coordinators, resume reviewers, or accounting information, the resubmit action will be only an update to the supplier without affecting any of the candidates on the list.   13b. Scope change—If there are changes to the request document that modify substantial information that may require the candidates being reviewed and resubmitted again by the supplier these changes are considered to be scope changes.       

       FIGS. 2   a  and  2   b  illustrates a flowchart describing an algorithm used by system  2  of  FIG. 1  for generating a modified candidate request, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In step  30 , a requester logs into the computing system (e.g., computing system  4   a  of  FIG. 1 ). In step  32 , the computing system (e.g., computing system  4   a  in  FIG. 1 ) presents the requester a request template for generating a request document. In step  34 , the requester inputs (i.e., via terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) request details data into the computing system. In step  36 , the requester is presented a list of skills and the requester selects a needed skill. In step  37 , the requester inputs (i.e., via terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) skills details data into the computing system. In step  38 , the requester is presented a list of suppliers and the requester selects a supplier(s). Alternatively, the requester may enter a supplier that is not on the list. In step  39 , the computing system generates a request document. In step  41 , the request document is transmitted to the supplier. In step  43 , the supplier generates a list of candidates and transmits the list to the requester. In step  44 , the requester evaluates specified events. In step  46 , specified events determine if the request document requires a modification. 
     If in step  46 , the specified events determine that the request document does not require a modification then in step  45 , the requester selects a candidate from the list and the process terminates in step  60 . 
     If in step  46 , the specified events determine that the request document does require a modification then in step  48 , the requester issues a command to modify the request document. In step  50 , the requester inputs new request details data and or new skills input data. In step  52 , the requester may select a different skill and/or supplier(s). In step  54 , the requester reviews all modifications. In step  55 , the computing system generates a modified request document. In step  56 , the modified request document is transmitted to the originally selected supplier and/or any additionally selected supplier(s) and step  43  is repeated. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot  300  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  48  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 3 , the computing system displays a computer screen shot  300  to allow a requester to generate a modified request document. Screen section  305  illustrates request details data. Screen section  308  illustrates skills details data. Screen section  310  illustrates the requested skill. Screen section  315  illustrates a supplier list attachment. Modify request button  325  is enabled in order to initiate the modification process. 
       FIG. 4  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot  400  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  50  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 4 , the computing system displays computer screen shot  400  to allow request details data  405  and skills details data  408  to be modified. The requester may modify request details data  405  such as, inter alia, project coordinators and response reviewers. Additionally, the requester may modify a scope of the request document by changing the request type and/or the attachment by clicking on modify request details button  410 . A scope change comprises modifying substantial information that may require the candidates that are being reviewed to be resubmitted again by the supplier. Skills details data  408  may comprise information such as, inter alia, information such as skill details, requirements, dates and times, core or secondary skills, supplier information, etc. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot  500  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  50  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 5 , the computing system displays computer screen shot  500  to allow the requester to modify a project coordinator, resume reviewer, or accounting information. These changes will be considered informational. If the requester modifies a request type or attachment, a change of scope will be considered since the request type change involves a different procurement process and the attachment may contain sensitive information that must be considered by the supplier in order to provide candidates. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot  600  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  50  and step  52  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 6 , the computing system displays computer screen shot  600  to allow the requester to modify skills details. Screen shot  600  allows the requester to select specified sections to be modified. The checkbox section in section  602  is used to specify what sections will be displayed in a next screens (i.e., see  FIGS. 7   a - 7   d ). If the requester would like to modify several fields, such as the requested quantity, add secondary skills, and modify the supplier list, the three check boxes for the aforementioned field will be selected (i.e., by adding a check mark). When the continue button  604  is enabled, the screen shots in  FIGS. 7   a - 7   d  are produced for the requester. 
       FIGS. 7   a - 7   d  illustrates portions  705   a ,  705   b , and  705   c  of a example of a computer screen  700  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  50  and step  52  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. 
       FIGS. 7   a  and  7   b  in combination illustrate portion  705   a  of computer screen  700  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ), in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 7   a , the computing system displays portion  705   a  to allow the requester to modify skills details data, requirements, dates, and times, a requested quantity, years of experience, position details (e.g., work shift, travel, etc), estimated dates such as start date, end date and due date, etc. 
       FIG. 7   c  illustrates portion  705   b  of computer screen  700  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ), in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 7   b , the computing system displays portion  705   b  to allow the requester to modify core and secondary skills. The requester may modify a requested level for all the core skills related with the selected job role. Additionally, the requester may add, remove, or modify a level required for the secondary skills. 
       FIG. 7   d  illustrates portion  705   c  of computer screen  700  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ), in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 7   c , the computing system displays portion  705   c  to allow the requester to add or remove suppliers to the current request. If the requester adds suppliers, the request will be sent to the additional suppliers along with an email notification. If the requester removes suppliers, the request will be marked as a cancel order for the removed suppliers and an email notification is transmitted. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates an example of a computer screen shot  800  (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with step  55  of  FIG. 2 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In  FIG. 8 , the computing system displays computer screen shot  800  to allow the requester to review the modified request document. Screen shot  800  illustrates a summary of a modified request document. If there are modifications related to skills details data, section  161  is used. If there are modifications related to request details data, button  162  is enabled. 
       FIGS. 9-19  illustrate computer screen shots (e.g., displayed on interface terminal  8   a  of  FIG. 1 ) associated with a real life implementation example for system  2  of  FIG. 1 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In the following example, the requester submits a request document with the following characteristics: 
     Project Name: Project A 
     Requested for Review Date/Time: 17 Nov. 2006 17:18:42 
     Requester Comment: 
     Skill required: Application Developer 
     Detailed Description: 
     Start Date: 17 Nov. 2006 
     End Date: 16 Nov. 2007 
     Work Location City: ENDICOTT 
     Work Location Street Address: Company A, 123 NORTH STREET 
     Location state/region: New York 
     Company A or Customer Site Location Name: Company A location 
     Location Country United States 
     Location Work Region: NORTH EAST 
     Straight Time: 70.0000 (total H) 
     Overtime: 80.0000 (total H) 
     Work At: Company A location 
     Work Shift: 
     Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is not required. 
     On-Call Coverage: On call coverage is not required. 
     Travel Required: Travel is not required. 
     This request is for a new resource: false 
     Level: Band 5 (Journeyman) 
     Quantity: 1 
     Hot Skill: false 
     Years of Experience Required: 
     Education Requirements: 
     Travel Required: Travel is not required. 
     Any of the following scenarios (A-E) would require the request document to be modified. 
     A. Start and end dates need to be updated as it took longer than expected to decide on a contractor or get responses from the suppliers that matched their requirements. This is accomplished using section  161  of  FIG. 8 . 
     B. The skill required needs to be updated to make it more specific in order to help the suppliers to locate better matches in the resumes. This is accomplished using section  161  of  FIG. 8 . 
     C. The resumes received are not enough so they need to add more suppliers. This is accomplished using section  161  of  FIG. 8 . 
     D. Remove suppliers if the suppliers indicate they cannot fill the request. This is accomplished using section  161  of  FIG. 8 . 
     E. Update the project coordinators and/or resume reviewer due to a coordinator that has left the company or is on vacation. This is accomplished using section  162  of  FIG. 8 . 
       FIGS. 9-19  illustrate a sample process to modify the request document. 
       FIG. 9  illustrates computer screen shot  900 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  900  allows the requester to select a request document  901  for modification. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates computer screen shot  150 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  150  allows the requester to enable modify request button  155  in order to initiate the modification process. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates computer screen shot  260 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  260  allows the requester to identify and select data type for modification according to scenario A as described, supra. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates computer screen shot  360 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  360  allows the requester to identify and select data type for modification according to scenarios B as described, supra. 
       FIG. 13  illustrates computer screen shot  460 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  460  allows the requester to identify and select data type for modification according to a combination of scenarios C and D as described, supra. 
       FIG. 14  illustrates computer screen shot  560 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  560  allows the requester to modify start and end dates for submitting candidates. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates computer screen shot  660 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  660  allows the requester to modify required skills in order to enable suppliers to locate candidates. 
       FIG. 16  illustrates computer screen shot  760 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  760  allows the requester to add additional suppliers to the request document. 
       FIG. 17  illustrates computer screen shot  860 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  860  allows the requester to remove suppliers from the request document. 
       FIG. 18  illustrates computer screen shot  960 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  960  allows the requester to update project coordinators according to scenario E as described, supra. 
       FIG. 19  illustrates computer screen shot  980 , in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. Computer screen shot  980  allows the requester to review the modified request document. Section  982  allows the requester to enable a modified request document. 
       FIG. 20  illustrates a computer system  90  (i.e., computing system  4   a  and/or  4   b  in  FIG. 1 ) used for generating a modified request document, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The computer system  90  comprises a processor  91 , an input device  92  coupled to the processor  91 , an output device  93  coupled to the processor  91 , and memory devices  94  and  95  each coupled to the processor  91 . The input device  92  may be, inter alia, a keyboard, a mouse, etc. The output device  93  may be, inter alia, a printer, a plotter, a computer screen, a magnetic tape, a removable hard disk, a floppy disk, etc. The memory devices  94  and  95  may be, inter alia, a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic tape, an optical storage such as a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD), a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), etc. The memory device  95  includes a computer code  97 . The computer code  97  includes algorithms (e.g., algorithm of  FIG. 2 ) for generating a modified request document. The processor  91  executes the computer code  97 . The memory device  94  includes input data  96 . The input data  96  includes input required by the computer code  97 . The output device  93  displays output from the computer code  97 . Either or both memory devices  94  and  95  (or one or more additional memory devices not shown in  FIG. 20 ) may comprise the algorithm of  FIG. 2  and may be used as a computer usable medium (or a computer readable medium or a program storage device) having a computer readable program code embodied therein and/or having other data stored therein, wherein the computer readable program code comprises the computer code  97 . Generally, a computer program product (or, alternatively, an article of manufacture) of the computer system  90  may comprise said computer usable medium (or said program storage device). 
     Still yet, any of the components of the present invention could be deployed, managed, serviced, etc. by a service provider who offers to generate a modified request document. Thus the present invention discloses a process for deploying or integrating computing infrastructure, comprising integrating computer-readable code into the computer system  90 , wherein the code in combination with the computer system  90  is capable of performing a method for generating a modified request document. In another embodiment, the invention provides a business method that performs the process steps of the invention on a subscription, advertising, and/or fee basis. That is, a service provider, such as a Solution Integrator, could offer to generate a modified request document. In this case, the service provider can create, maintain, support, etc., a computer infrastructure that performs the process steps of the invention for one or more customers. In return, the service provider can receive payment from the customer(s) under a subscription and/or fee agreement and/or the service provider can receive payment from the sale of advertising content to one or more third parties. 
     While  FIG. 20  shows the computer system  90  as a particular configuration of hardware and software, any configuration of hardware and software, as would be known to a person of ordinary skill in the art, may be utilized for the purposes stated supra in conjunction with the particular computer system  90  of  FIG. 20 . For example, the memory devices  94  and  95  may be portions of a single memory device rather than separate memory devices. 
     While embodiments of the present invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, many modifications and changes will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to encompass all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.