SmartLinx Integration
Bring Skima Intelligence to SmartLinx
Skima AI provides explainable AI match scores, evidence, and feedback loops directly into SmartLinx ATS. No extra logins or workflow disruption
What You'll See in SmartLinx ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with SmartLinx ATS, your recruiting team gets AI-driven insights directly inside the SmartLinx dashboard.
AI Match Scores (0-100) are attached to each candidate application.
Bullet points explaining why the candidate matches the JD.
"Skima Screened" Tag for quick filtering and pipeline organization.
Shortlist page for managers (Approve/Skip + optional note).
Activity notes that capture manager feedback for audit trail and compliance.
A clear top 10 shortlist that updates automatically as new applications arrive. This ensures your team always works on the best candidates first.
Why SmartLinx Recruiting Teams Pick Skima AI
SmartLinx users integrate Skima AI because it enhances their ATS with intelligent screening and insights without forcing them to switch systems.
Stay in One System
All scores, reasons, and hiring manager feedback appear directly on the SmartLinx candidate record.
Simplified Manager Collaboration
Share a shortlist link; Skima AI writes responses back to SmartLinx.
Always-Fresh Rankings
Every new application is scored instantly via REST API, keeping your data updated in real-time.
Rediscover Past Talent
Skima AI resurfaces qualified candidates already in your SmartLinx database across multiple job openings.
What Skima AI Writes Back to SmartLinx ATS
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Note | SKIMA Match Score | Number (0–100) | 86 |
| Activity Note | SKIMA Reasons | Long text (3–5) | "3 yrs senior care; shift lead; CNA certified" |
| Activity Note | Shortlist Link | URL | https://…/shortlist/abc |
| Candidate Tag | SKIMA Screened | Tag | SKIMA Screened |
| (Optional) Activity Note | HM Feedback | Enum | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe |
| (Optional) Activity Note | HM Comment | Short text | "Ready for phone screen" |
| (Optional) Custom Field | Skima Score | Number | 86 |
Note: SmartLinx's REST API allows Skima AI to write activity notes, apply tags, and update custom fields. Real-time updates occur via API polling (10–15 minute refresh cycle), ensuring your SmartLinx database stays synchronized with Skima AI insights
How Does the Shortlist Loop Work?
Skima AI makes hiring collaboration inside SmartLinx ATS faster and easier by creating a seamless shortlist feedback loop.
Recruiter Shares the Shortlist
A secure, no-login shortlist link is generated and added as an activity note.
Manager Gives Feedback
The manager simply clicks 👍, 👎, or "Maybe" and option notes for their decision.
Skima AI Updates SmartLinx
These decisions are automatically written back as activity notes in SmartLinx ATS.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
The recruiter sees an explainable, AI-ranked top-10 list and moves the right candidates forward with confidence.
The result is real-time collaboration, faster decisions, and a transparent audit trail that integrates naturally with SmartLinx's candidate-centric workflow.
Field Map for SmartLinx ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps SmartLinx 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-driven candidate scoring and rediscovery:
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Job Posting Data: ID, title, description, requirements, department, location, date, and status.
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Candidate Data: name, email , number(s), location, LinkedIn profile URL, and ID.
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Application Records: date, status, responses to pre-screening questions.
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Resume & Documents: Resume files in a format for parsing and skills extraction.
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Pre-Screening Responses: Answers to SmartLinx's automated pre-screening questions.
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Historical Data: Past applications, candidate history for rediscovery.
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Custom Fields: Any custom candidate or job posting fields configured in SmartLinx.
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Tags: Existing candidate tags for context and filtering.
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI writes structured results back into SmartLinx ATS using its native activity notes and tagging system:
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Activity Note: "Skima AI Match Score: [0-100]" with detailed scoring rationale.
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Activity Note: "Skima AI Reasons: [AI-generated bullet points]" explaining the match based on resume and posting requirements.
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Candidate Tag: "Skima Screened" automatically applied for quick filtering.
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Activity Note: "Skima Shortlist Link: [URL]" for manager collaboration and feedback collection.
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Activity Note: "HM Feedback: [👍/👎/Maybe] + [optional comment]" capturing manager decisions.
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(Optional) Custom Field Update: "Skima_Score" field if configured during setup.
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(Optional) Activity Note: Detailed evidence summary if detailed documentation is needed for compliance.
This bidirectional data sync ensures hiring managers always see real-time AI insights within SmartLinx's natural activity flow
Set up Your SmartLinx Integration
SmartLinx + Skima AI integration is fast, secure, and requires minimal IT effort.
Below are 5 easy steps to set up your SmartLinx integration:
Go to Settings, then Integrations and API, and generate API credentials (Bearer token). Ensure permissions include read access to candidates, jobs, and applications; write access to activity notes and tags.
Add the Skima AI API URL to SmartLinx's integration settings, configure Bearer token authentication, and set up polling interval (recommended: 10–15 minutes for real-time updates).
Create the "Skima Screened" tag in SmartLinx candidate records. Optionally create a custom field "Skima_Score" (number type, 0–100) for score tracking.
Upload candidate resumes or submit applications → confirm Score/Reasons appear in activity notes → share manager shortlist link → verify manager feedback appears back in SmartLinx activity timeline.
Go live, enable on 3–5 pilot roles; get weekly ROI emails and day-15/day-30 checkpoints: Roll out to high-volume recruiting roles.
Security &
Responsible AI
for SmartLinx
Integrations
Trust and compliance are key when integrating Skima AI with SmartLinx ATS. Our approach ensures candidate data stays secure, decisions remain transparent, and hiring managers stay in control while working within SmartLinx's security framework
- Skima AI gives match scores & reasons using resume-based evidence, with no auto-rejects. Hiring managers always decide the final candidate progression.
- All HM decisions, notes, and shortlist actions are tracked in SmartLinx's activity timeline for compliance and regulatory review.
- Secure shortlist links and role-based permissions ensure only authorized users see candidate information.
- Encryption in transit and at rest; DPA & subprocessor terms available; SOC 2 compliance in action.
- Skima AI's scoring is evidence-based and explainable, reducing unconscious bias in early-stage screening while maintaining recruiter and manager oversight.
Skima AI combines explainable AI with strict security practices, ensuring your SmartLinx integrations remain compliant, auditable, and fair while avoiding bias and discrimination risks.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with SmartLinx ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the SmartLinx Integrations
Does Skima AI integrate with SmartLinx ATS? How does it work?
Yes, Skima AI connects via SmartLinx's REST API to score candidates on job openings, write back match scores and reasons through activity notes, apply tags, and track hiring manager feedback in the candidate timeline.
What fields does Skima AI write back to SmartLinx?
Skima AI uses activity notes for Match Scores (0-100) and reasoning, tags for "Skima Screened" status, and optional custom fields for score storage. All feedback integrates into SmartLinx's native candidate record.
How long does the SmartLinx integration setup take?
SmartLinx integration setup takes 60–90 minutes, including API credential creation, polling configuration, tag setup, custom field creation (optional), and validation on 2–3 job openings.
Do I need to configure webhooks for Skima AI to work with SmartLinx?
SmartLinx integration uses secure API polling (10–15 minute refresh cycle) for real-time updates. Webhook support can be configured if your SmartLinx environment supports them, but polling is the default and supported method.
Where will Match Scores and Reasons appear in SmartLinx?
Match Scores and Reasons appear as activity notes on the candidate record, providing a complete timeline of AI analysis and hiring manager decisions within SmartLinx's natural workflow.
Can manager feedback stay inside SmartLinx?
Yes, Skima AI writes hiring manager decisions and comments back to SmartLinx as activity notes, maintaining the complete feedback trail within the candidate record for audit and compliance purposes.
What if our team has limited API permissions in SmartLinx?
Skima AI can work with read-only access by using activity notes, though full integration requires read/write permissions on candidates and write permissions on activity notes and tags for optimal functionality.
Does Skima AI work with SmartLinx's pre-screening questions?
Yes, Skima AI scores candidates based on resumes and can incorporate pre-screening question responses when available. Pre-screening answers are included in the candidate ranking alongside resume skills and experience analysis.
Will Skima AI automatically move candidate stages in SmartLinx?
Stage moves are optional and configurable. Most teams prefer recruiter-controlled stage changes, though automatic tagging with "Skima Screened" provides visual pipeline organization without forcing stage transitions.
How often are match scores refreshed in SmartLinx?
Match scores update via REST API polling every 10–15 minutes when new applications arrive or candidate information changes. Real-time updates occur when applications are submitted through SmartLinx's job portal.