TalentLyft Integration
Combine Skima Intelligence with TalentLyft
Skima AI provides explainable AI match scores, evidence, and feedback loops directly into TalentLyft. No extra logins or workflow disruption.
What You'll See in TalentLyft ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with TalentLyft ATS, your recruiting team gets AI-driven insights directly inside TalentLyft's application pipeline.
AI Match Scores (0-100) are attached to each candidate's application.
Bullet points explaining why the candidate matches the job description.
"Skima Screened" Tag for quick filtering across all applications.
Shortlist page for managers (Approve/Skip + optional note).
Activity notes that capture manager feedback for the audit trail.
A clear top 10 shortlist that updates automatically as new candidates apply. This ensures your team always works on the best candidates first.
Why TalentLyft Recruiting Teams Pick Skima AI
TalentLyft users integrate Skima AI because it enhances their ATS with intelligent scoring and matching without forcing them to switch systems.
Stay in One System
All scores, reasons, and manager feedback appear directly on each TalentLyft profile.file.
Simplified Manager Collaboration
Collect manager feedback easily using TalentLyft's Share Portal.
Always-Fresh Rankings
New applications are scored instantly via webhooks, ensuring a real-time update.
Rediscover Past Talent
Skima AI highlights qualified candidates already in your TalentLyft database.
What Skima AI Writes Back to TalentLyft ATS
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Activity Note | SKIMA Match Score | Number (0–100) | 86 |
| Application Activity Note | SKIMA Reasons | Long text (3–5 bullet points) | "3 yrs retail sales; POS systems; shift lead experience" |
| Candidate Tag | SKIMA Screened | Tag | SKIMA Screened |
| Application Activity Note | Shortlist Link | URL | https://…/shortlist/abc |
| (Optional) Application Activity Note | HM Evaluation | Enum | 👍 / 👎 / Maybe |
| (Optional) Application Activity Note | HM Comment | Short text | Ready for phone screen |
| (Optional) Custom Field | SKIMA Score Custom Field | Number (0–100) | 86 |
Note: TalentLyft uses webhooks for real-time updates. If not available, Skima AI safely uses 10–15 minute polling to keep data fresh.
How Does the Shortlist Loop Work?
Skima AI makes hiring collaboration inside TalentLyft ATS faster and easier by creating a seamless shortlist feedback loop.
Recruiter Shares the Shortlist
A secure link with no login required is generated and shared with the hiring manager.
Manager Gives Feedback
Managers review the top 10 candidates, select 👍, 👎, or "Maybe," and optionally add notes.
Skima AI Updates TalentLyft
Feedback and decisions are automatically written as activity notes, maintaining a full audit trail.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
Recruiters view AI-ranked top candidates with manager feedback and confidently advance the best fits.
The result is real-time collaboration, faster decisions, and a transparent audit trail that integrates naturally with TalentLyft's application and candidate workflow.
Field Map for TalentLyft ATS Integration
A clear data flow map helps TalentLyft 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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Application Data: ID, status, stage, source, recruiter, creation date, and last update.
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Candidate Profile Data: ID, name, email, phone, location, LinkedIn, and custom fields.
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Job/Posting Details: Title, description, skills, responsibilities, qualifications, department, location, and metadata.
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Resume & Application Documents: Resumes, cover letters, and application responses for skills and keyword extraction.
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Historical Data: Past applications, stage history, previous evaluations, and tags for rediscovery.
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Evaluation History: Prior manager feedback, scores, and notes to improve matching accuracy.
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI writes structured results back into TalentLyft ATS using its native activity notes, tagging, and custom field system:
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Activity Note: "Skima AI Match Score: [0–100]" with rationale linking candidate qualifications to job requirements.
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Activity Note: "Skima AI Reasons: [bullet points]" highlighting key match qualifications.
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Candidate Tag: "SKIMA Screened" for visibility across all applications and jobs.
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Activity Note: "Skima Shortlist Link: [URL]" for secure manager feedback via Share Portal.
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Application Activity Note: "HM Evaluation: [👍/👎/Maybe]" capturing manager decisions.
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Application Activity Note: "HM Comment: [text]" recording optional manager feedback.
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(Optional) Application Custom Field: SKIMA Score with numeric match score if configured.
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(Optional) Application Stage Move: Auto-move to "Skima Shortlisted" stage if enabled.
This bidirectional data sync ensures recruiting teams always see real-time AI insights within TalentLyft's natural activity flow and candidate profile view
Set up Your TalentLyft Integration
TalentLyft + Skima AI integration is fast, secure, and requires minimal IT effort.
Below are 5 easy steps to set up your TalentLyft integration:
Go to Settings, then Integrations & API, and generate a new API token. Copy the Bearer token—you'll need it for Skima AI configuration.
In TalentLyft Settings, add the Skima AI webhook URL and select the event types to subscribe to (candidate.applied, candidate. moved, and candidate evaluated are recommended for real-time scoring).
In TalentLyft, create the "SKIMA Screened" tag and configure any custom fields (like "SKIMA Score") you want Skima AI to populate. Ensure your API token has permissions to create activity notes, add tags, and update custom fields.
Upload resumes for test candidates, confirm Skima AI scores appear as activity notes → share the no-login shortlist link with a hiring manager → verify the 👍/👎 feedback gets written back to TalentLyft as activity notes.
Enable Skima AI scoring on 3 pilot job openings, get weekly ROI reports, and schedule day-15 and day-30 checkpoint reviews with your team to optimize scoring criteria and feedback workflows.
Security &
Responsible AI
for TalentLyft
Integrations
Trust and compliance are key when integrating Skima AI with TalentLyft ATS. Our approach ensures candidate data stays secure, decisions remain transparent, and hiring managers stay in control while working within TalentLyft's security framework
- Skima AI provides match scores and evidence-based reasons using resume analysis, with no auto-rejects. Recruiters review and approve all candidate movements.
- All hiring manager decisions, notes, shortlist actions, and scoring rationale are tracked as activity notes in TalentLyft's candidate and application records.
- Secure shortlist links use TalentLyft's role-based visibility settings. Only assigned recruiters and hiring managers can view relevant candidates and applications.
- Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest; DPA available; GDPR-compliant with full consent and data deletion workflows; webhook signatures (SHA-1 HMAC) verify authenticity of all data transfers.
- Skima AI focuses on skills, experience, and qualifications while avoiding protected attributes. All scoring is transparent, allowing recruiters to audit and override recommendations.
Skima AI combines explainable AI with strict security practices, ensuring your TalentLyft integrations remain compliant, auditable, and fair while preventing bias and discrimination risks.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with TalentLyft ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the TalentLyft Integrations
Does Skima AI integrate with TalentLyft ATS? How does it work?
Yes, Skima AI connects via TalentLyft's REST API and webhooks to score candidates in real-time, write back match scores and reasons through activity notes, and track hiring manager feedback collected via the no-login Share Portal.
What fields does Skima AI write back to TalentLyft?
Skima AI uses activity notes for Match Scores (0-100) and reasoning, applies the "Skima Screened" tag at the candidate profile level, populates optional custom fields, and records hiring manager evaluations and comments via the Share Portal feedback loop.
How long does the TalentLyft integration setup take?
TalentLyft integration setup takes 60–90 minutes, including API token generation, webhook configuration, tag and custom field creation, and validation on 2–3 test applications.
Are webhooks required for Skima AI to work with TalentLyft?
Webhooks are strongly recommended for real-time scoring updates when candidates apply or applications are moved. Skima AI supports safe 10–15 minute polling if webhooks aren't available, though webhooks provide the best performance.
Where will Match Scores and Reasons appear in TalentLyft?
Match Scores and Reasons appear as activity notes on each application record, providing a complete timeline of AI analysis and scoring within TalentLyft's natural workflow.
Can manager feedback stay inside TalentLyft?
Yes, Skima AI writes hiring manager decisions, evaluations, and comments back to TalentLyft as activity notes on application records, maintaining the complete feedback trail within the system.
What if our team has limited API permissions in TalentLyft?
Skima AI works best with activity notes:write and tags:write permissions. If permissions are limited, Skima AI can still function using activity notes and file attachments, though full functionality requires standard API permissions.
Does Skima AI support TalentLyft's candidate and application model?
Yes, Skima AI is designed specifically for TalentLyft's candidate-centric and application-based data model, where candidates have multiple applications across different jobs and pipeline stages.
Can Skima AI automatically move candidate applications through stages in TalentLyft?
Stage moves are optional and configurable. Most teams prefer recruiter-controlled stage changes for final hiring decisions, though automated moves to a "Skima Shortlisted" stage can be enabled for pipeline organization.
How often are match scores refreshed in TalentLyft?
Match scores update in real-time via webhooks when candidates apply or applications change. Scores refresh automatically while the job posting remains active and new candidates continue to apply.