Fountain Integration
Bring Skima Intelligence to Fountain HR
Skima AI integrates explainable AI candidate match scores, evidence, and real-time feedback directly into the Fountain ATS workflow without workflow disruption.
What You'll See in Fountain ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with Fountain HR, your recruiting team gets AI hiring intelligence directly within Fountain's candidate pipelines.
Match Score (0-100) shown per applicant, rating fit against the JD.
Bullet points outlining key reasons the applicant matches qualifications.
"Skima Screened" Tag applied to AI-reviewed candidates for quick filtering.
Shortlist collaboration links for managers to approve, reject, or add feedback.
Activity notes capturing manager decisions and comments for an audit trail.
This results in a top-10 AI-ranked shortlist that updates automatically as new applicants apply, ensuring your Fountain teams prioritize best-fit candidates efficiently.
Why Fountain HR Recruiting Teams Pick Skima AI
Fountain users choose Skima AI because it strengthens their ATS without disrupting existing workflows or requiring additional platforms.
Single Platform
See all AI scores, reasons, and feedback in Fountain's pipelines.
Manager Feedback
Secure shortlist links for manager input with decisions automatically reflected in Fountain activity notes.
Delivering Fresh Data
Webhooks and polling ensure instant scoring of incoming applicants to keep data current.
Rediscovering Applicants
AI resurfaces qualified candidates across Fountain job pools, leveraging historical data.
What Skima AI Writes Back to Fountain ATS
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Note | Skima Match Score | Number (0-100) | 88 |
| Activity Note | Skima Reasons | Text (3-5 bullet points) | "3 yrs retail; cashier; bilingual" |
| Worker Tag | Skima Screened | Tag | Skima Screened |
| Activity Note | Shortlist Link | URL | https://.../shortlist/abc |
| Activity Note | HM Feedback | Enum (👍/👎/Maybe) | 👍 |
| Activity Note | HM Comment | Short text | Ready for the interview |
| (Optional) Stage Move | Skima Shortlisted | Stage | Skima Shortlisted |
Note: Skima AI uses Fountain's webhooks and API to track new applicant events in near real-time. It then sends these insights into Fountain's activity and tagging system, ensuring smooth data exchange in both directions.
How the Shortlist Loop Work?
Skima AI's shortlist loop automates collaborative hiring inside Fountain ATS, reducing manual steps and accelerating decisions.
Recruiter Shares Shortlist
A secure, no-login shortlist link is auto-generated and added as an activity note.
Manager Provides Feedback
Managers click 👍, 👎, or "Maybe" and can optionally add context notes.
Skima AI Writes Back
Feedback is automatically synced as activity notes in Fountain per applicant.
Recruiter Reviews & Acts
Recruiters see an up-to-date AI-ranked shortlist with clear reasons and manager input.
This continuous, transparent feedback loop fits naturally into Fountain's event-driven architecture, improving hiring speed and auditability.
Field Map for Fountain ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps Fountain HR recruiting teams and IT admins understand exactly what Skima AI pulls in and pushes back
Skima AI securely retrieves the following data to power AI scoring and rediscovery:
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Job Data: Job ID, title, description, location, department, and hiring workflows.
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Applicant Data: ID, contact information (name, email, phones), resumes, etc.
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Applicant Status: Application stages, qualification step completions, interview recordings (if applicable).
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Custom Fields: Qualification answers and other applicant metadata as configured in Fountain jobs.
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Historical Data: Past application and status transitions for applicant rediscovery and ranking improvements.
After candidate scoring and ranking, Skima AI pushes data into Fountain for collaboration and visibility:
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Activity Notes: Add Skima Match Score and AI Reasons as timestamped notes on each applicant profile.
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Tags: Apply "Skima Screened" worker tags for fast filtering in Fountain pipelines.
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Shortlist Links: Post secure URLs for shortlist reviews as notes visible to hiring teams.
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Manager Feedback: Write back hiring manager decisions and comments as activity notes.
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Stage Transitions: Optionally update applicant stages to "Skima Shortlisted" for pipeline automation.
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Fallback Attachments: Upload SKIMA_Evidence.pdf files if detailed supporting info is needed.
This bidirectional syncing supports Fountain's high-volume workflows while preserving AI explainability and audit trails
Set up Your Fountain HR Integration
The Skima AI + Fountain integration is designed for fast deployment and minimal IT support.
Below are 5 steps to set up your Fountain AI integration:
Generate API tokens with appropriate scopes in Fountain Developer Settings to access applicant and job data and write activity notes.
Register Skima AI's webhook URL to receive applicant lifecycle events like creation, updates, and status changes.
Define "Skima Screened" tags and optional "Skima Shortlisted" stages in Fountain with permissions for automation.
Run pilot jobs by uploading sample resumes, confirming AI scores and reasons appear, submitting manager feedback, and verifying sync back into Fountain.
Go Live, enable integration on active roles, leverage weekly ROI reporting emails, and monitor integrations at day 15 and day 30 checkpoints.
Security &
Responsible AI
for Fountain
Integrations
Trust and compliance are key when integrating Skima AI with Fountain HR ATS. Our approach ensures candidate data stays secure, decisions remain transparent, and hiring managers stay in control
- All data exchanges use encrypted HTTPS connections, ensuring candidate data confidentiality in transit and at rest.
- AI match scores are supported by clear reasoning based on resume evidence; no automatic rejections occur without human review.
- Role-Based Access fountain's permission model controls who views AI scores and shortlist links, preserving candidate privacy.
- All actions, feedback, and AI scores are logged as Fountain activity notes for transparency and compliance.
- Compliance Skima AI aligns with GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 standards, avoiding algorithmic bias and promoting fair hiring.
Skima AI combines AI and strict security practices to ensure your Fountain integrations are compliant, auditable, and fair, while preventing bias.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with Fountain ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Fountain integrations
Does Skima AI integrate with Fountain HR Software, and how does this integration function?
Yes, Skima AI connects to Fountain through REST APIs and webhooks, enabling automated candidate scoring, writing match scores, AI reasons, and manager feedback directly into Fountain activity notes.
What specific data fields does Skima AI write back into the Fountain platform?
Skima AI records match scores (0–100) and reasons in activity notes, adds "Skima Screened" tags, shares shortlist URLs, and optionally updates candidate stages for improved workflow tracking.
Are webhooks mandatory for enabling real-time integration between Skima AI and Fountain?
Webhooks are highly recommended for real-time synchronization, ensuring instant updates, while polling can serve as a safe fallback method when webhook access is unavailable.
Where can recruiters find Match Scores and AI-generated Reasons within Fountain?
All match scores and reasoning appear as timestamped activity notes on applicant profiles, fully visible within Fountain's candidate timeline for easy review and transparency.
Can hiring managers share feedback and decisions directly inside Fountain?
Yes, manager feedback is captured as activity notes containing decision icons (👍/👎/🤔) and optional comments, maintaining a complete feedback loop within the Fountain system.
What happens if our recruiting team has limited API permissions in Fountain?
With read-only access, Skima AI can still perform candidate scoring; however, notes: write permissions are required for full collaboration and write-back functionality within Fountain.
Does Skima AI support Fountain's high-volume, fast-paced hourly hiring model?
Yes, Skima AI is specifically optimized for Fountain's rapid candidate flows, ensuring real-time scoring, shortlist automation, and seamless collaboration across large-scale hourly hiring processes.
Will Skima AI automatically move candidates through stages in the Fountain pipeline?
Stage automation is optional and configurable; recruiters can maintain manual control or enable automatic advancement to the "Skima Shortlisted" stage for faster decisions.
How frequently are candidate match scores refreshed or recalculated within Fountain?
Scores refresh in real time through webhooks whenever candidate or job data changes, and are periodically updated during active openings to ensure continuous accuracy.