Paradox Integration
Get Skima Hiring Intelligence into Paradox
Skima AI gives explainable AI match scores, evidence, and manager feedback directly in Paradox. No extra logins, no workflow disruption.
What You'll See in Paradox ATS with Skima AI
Integrating Skima AI with Paradox ATS gives your recruiting team AI insights directly inside Paradox.
AI Match Score (0–100) is displayed on each application.
Reasons in Bullets (points explaining why a candidate matches the JD).
"Skima Screened" tags for quick filtering in pipelines.
Shortlist Page for managers (Approve/Skip + optional note).
Activity notes entries capturing manager decisions for an audit trail.
A top 10 shortlist that updates in real time as new applications arrive to ensure your recruiter focuses on the best candidates first.
Why Paradox Recruiting Teams Pick Skima AI
Paradox users choose Skima AI because it enhances Paradox's Conversational ATS with AI-driven candidate insights, while maintaining ease and automation.
Stay in One System
All AI match scores, explanations, and feedback appear directly in Paradox.
Transparent AI
Skima AI delivers explainable scoring based on resume parsing and job fit features.
Real-Time Collaboration
Skima AI synchronizes feedback loops via secure shared shortlists and updates back to Paradox.
Recruiter Control
Automated shortlist stage updates are optional; recruiters retain full pipeline management.
What Skima AI Writes Back to Paradox ATS
| Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| AI Match Score | Candidate profile note (Number 0–100) | 87 |
| Scoring Reasons | Activity note (Long text) | "5 yrs sales; CRM; multilingual" |
| Candidate Tag | Custom Tag | "SKIMA Screened" |
| Shortlist Link | Activity note (URL) | https://skima.ai/shortlist/abc |
| Hiring Manager Feedback | Activity note (Enum/Text) | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe, plus optional comments |
| Stage Progression | Optional - Application status update | Move to "Skima Shortlisted" |
| Evidence File | Optional attachment | SKIMA_Evidence.pdf |
Note: Skima AI integrates with Paradox through secure REST API calls to ensure continuous and reliable data synchronization in near real time.
How Does the Shortlist Loop Work?
Skima AI enhances Paradox recruiting collaboration by creating an integrated shortlist feedback loop without requiring extra logins or switching tools:.
Recruiter Shares the Shortlist
generates and shares a secure shortlist link embedded in Paradox.
Manager Feedback
Hiring managers provide simple feedback using 👍, 👎, or Maybe options, with optional notes.
Skima AI Writes Back
Feedback and scores update in real time within Paradox application timelines.
Recruiter Reviews Insights
An AI-ranked top candidate list refreshed live, making fast, confident progression decisions.
This loop delivers transparency, streamlined decision-making, and an auditable history synchronized within Paradox's user interface.
Field Map for Paradox ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps Paradox recruiting teams and IT admins understand exactly what Skima AI pulls in and pushes back.
Skima AI fetches the following data via Paradox API and webhook events for AI scoring and rediscovery:
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Candidate Details: Name, Email, Phone, Location, Social Profiles.
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Application Data: Resume, Answers to screening questions, Application stage, and status.
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Job Postings: Title, Description, Requirements, Department, Location.
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Historical Activity: Past applications, interview outcomes, prior feedback.
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Tags and Metadata: Source, candidate tags, custom attributes.
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI writes structured results back into Paradox ATS via API calls and activity creation:
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Activity Notes: Detailed AI match scores and evidence summaries.
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Candidate Tags: "SKIMA Screened" tag addition for filtering and reports.
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Feedback Capture: Hiring manager decisions and notes as activity updates.
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Application Status: Optional move to "Skima Shortlisted" or similar stages.
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Evidence Uploads: Attach detailed scoring reports as files if necessary.
This bidirectional data sync ensures hiring managers always see real-time AI insights within Paradox's activity flow.
Set up Your Paradox Integration
Paradox + Skima AI integration is fast, secure, and requires minimal IT effort.
Below are 5 simple steps to integrate Paradox ATS:
Create API credentials in Paradox via the dashboard (Settings → Integrations).
Configure webhook subscriptions for candidate and application update events, setting Skima AI's endpoint URLs.
Define candidate, job, and application field mappings, aligning Paradox data model with Skima AI fields.
Run tests on a small batch of applications to verify AI scoring appears correctly and feedback cycles through Paradox.
Roll out live to production roles, enabling automated notifications, shortlist management, and ROI tracking.
Security &
Responsible AI
for Paradox
Integrations
Trust and compliance are key when integrating Skima AI with Paradox ATS. Our approach keeps candidate data secure. It ensures decisions are clear, and hiring managers stay in control.
- All API/webhook communications use encrypted TLS channels with secure authentication.
- Role-based permissions and access controls restrict data visibility appropriately.
- Skima AI provides fully explainable scores with no automatic candidate removal, maintaining human decision oversight.
- Activity logs and feedback trails within Paradox ensure auditability and compliance.
- Data storage complies with GDPR, SOC 2, and other applicable standards, with continuous monitoring and incident management.
Skima AI combines explainable AI with strict security practices, ensuring your Paradox integrations remain compliant, auditable, and fair while avoiding bias and discrimination risks.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with Paradox ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Paradox Integrations.
Does Skima AI connect and integrate seamlessly with Paradox ATS?
Yes, Skima AI integrates directly with Paradox ATS through secure APIs and webhook connections, enabling real-time candidate scoring, intelligent tagging, and synchronized feedback updates across recruiting workflows.
What specific Paradox data fields does Skima AI access during integration?
Skima AI accesses candidate details, including names, contact information, resumes, job postings, application data, and hiring stages necessary for generating accurate and explainable AI match scores.
How long does the complete Paradox integration setup process usually take?
The setup process typically takes 60–90 minutes, covering API credential generation, webhook setup, data field mapping, and comprehensive testing to ensure end-to-end functionality and synchronization accuracy.
Are webhooks mandatory for Skima AI to function effectively with Paradox ATS?
Webhooks are highly recommended for real-time synchronization; however, Skima AI can operate using safe periodic polling intervals when webhook connections are unavailable or limited.
Can hiring manager feedback be captured and stored directly within Paradox ATS?
Yes, Skima AI writes hiring manager feedback back into Paradox as activity notes linked to candidate profiles, ensuring full traceability and a transparent audit trail of feedback.
How does Skima AI ensure data privacy and maintain security within Paradox ATS?
All data transfers occur over encrypted HTTPS channels, with secure authentication and strict role-based permissions aligned to Paradox and Skima AI's enterprise security protocols.
Does Skima AI have the ability to automatically move candidates through stages?
Candidate stage transitions are optional and fully configurable, giving recruiters and administrators control over workflow automation while maintaining flexibility in hiring pipeline management.
How frequently are candidate match scores refreshed inside Paradox ATS?
Match scores update instantly through webhook events and are periodically refreshed throughout active job postings, ensuring recruiters always view the most current and accurate candidate rankings.
Can Skima AI integrate with Paradox's conversational AI assistant, Olivia?
Yes, Skima AI complements Paradox's conversational assistant, Olivia, by adding AI-driven candidate scoring and ranking, enhancing automation, candidate engagement, and decision-making efficiency across hiring workflows.
Does Skima AI support multi-language candidate data within Paradox ATS?
Yes, Skima AI supports multilingual resume parsing and scoring, ensuring consistent and accurate candidate evaluation across languages, empowering global recruiting teams to enhance diversity and reach.