Zoho Recruit ATS Integration
Combine Zoho Recruit with Skima Intelligence
Skima AI gives explainable AI match scores, reasons, and manager feedback directly in Bullhorn. No extra logins, no workflow disruption.
What You'll See in Zoho Recruit ATS with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with Zoho Recruit, your recruiting team gets AI-driven insights directly inside Zoho Recruit's hiring platform.
AI Match Score (0–100) is displayed on each application for instant ranking.
Reasons in Bullets (points explaining why a candidate matches the JD)
"Skima Screened" Tag for quick filtering in list views.
Shortlist Panel where hiring 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 focus on the best candidates first.
Why Zoho Recruit Users Pick Skima AI
Zoho Recruit users integrate Skima AI because it enhances their ATS with intelligent match scores and automation without forcing them to switch systems.
Stay in One System
All AI insights, scores, and feedback reside within Zoho Recruit's candidate record.
Seamless Collaboration
Share a shortlist URL; Skima AI writes manager responses back as workflow notes.
Always-Fresh Rankings
Every new applicant is scored instantly upon arrival.
Talent Rediscovery
Skima AI surfaces qualified candidates already in your Zoho Recruit database.
What Skima AI Writes Back to Zoho Recruit ATS
| Destination | Field Name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Skima AI Match Score | Number (0–100) | 92 |
| Candidate | Skima AI Reasons | Multi‐line Text | "5 yrs React; AWS; Team Lead" |
| Candidate (Tag) | Skima Screened | Tag | Skima Screened |
| Job Application / Notes | Shortlist Link | URL | https://…/skima/shortlist/xyz |
| Job Application | Hiring Manager Feedback | Picklist (👍/👎/Maybe) | 👍 |
| Job Application | Hiring Manager Comment | Single‐line Text | "Strong culture fit" |
| Notes | Activity Log | Note | "HM👍 on 5 candidates via Skima" |
| Attachments (Fallback) | SKIMA_Evidence.pdf | File Attachment | PDF with detailed rationale |
Events that Skima AI reacts to: Webhooks configure Zoho Recruit's workflow automation to POST on Candidate Create/Update and Job Application events. If webhooks are unavailable, Skima AI uses 10-15 min delta polling via the Search Records API.
How the Shortlist Loop Works
Skima AI makes hiring collaboration inside Zoho Recruit ATS faster and easier by creating a seamless shortlist feedback loop.
Here's how it works:
Recruiter Shares Shortlist
Generates a secure shortlist URL, no additional login needed.
Manager Reviews & Responds
Manager clicks 👍 or 👎 and may add a comment.
Skima AI Writes Back
Manager decisions are recorded in Zoho Recruit via the Notes and Custom Fields APIs.
Updated Top 10 List
The recruiter sees an AI‐refreshed shortlist, driving faster, transparent hiring decisions.
The result is real-time collaboration, faster decisions, and a transparent audit trail that integrates naturally with Zoho Recruit workflow.
Field Map for Zoho Recruit ATS Integration
A clear data‐flow map helps rcruiters and IT admins understand exactly what Skima AI pulls in and pushes back.
Skima AI securely retrieves via Zoho Recruit's Modules API and Attachments API:
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Candidate Data: ID, Name, Email, Phone, Location
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Job Openings: Title, Description, Department, Location
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Job Applications: ID, Stage, Source, Owner, Timestamps
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Attachments: Resumes (parsed for skills/evidence)
After scoring and ranking, Skima AI writes structured results back into Zoho Recruit using its REST APIs and workflow automation:
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Skima AI Match Score: Displays a score between 0 and 100 in a custom field.
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Skima AI Reasons: Contains 3–5 bullet points on candidate fit,
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Skima Screened Tag: Tags the candidate as "Skima Screened" for easy filtering.
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Activity Log: Notes the score and rationale,
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Activity Log: Shortlist Link that Includes secure shortlist URL.
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Activity Log: HM Feedback[👍/👎/Maybe] + [optional comment]" capturing decisions
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Optional Stage Update: Moves application to "Skima Shortlisted" stage for tracking.
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Fallback Attachment: Attaches a PDF with detailed AI evidence if custom fields are unavailable.
This bidirectional synchronization ensures hiring managers always see up-to-date Skima AI insights and comments within Zoho Recruit's native interface.
Setup Your Zoho Recruit Integration
Zoho Recruit + Skima AI integration is fast, secure, and requires minimal IT effort.
Here are 5 steps to set up your Zoho Recruit integration:
Create an OAuth Client in the Zoho Recruit API client, with Modules, Tags, Notes, and Attachments.
Use Zoho Recruit's UI or Field Meta API to create "Skima AI Match Score," "Skima AI Reasons," "Hiring Manager Feedback," and "Comment" fields.
Configure webhooks for Candidate and Job Application create/update events pointing to Skima's endpoint.
On 2–3 sample job openings, upload resumes, get scores, reasons, manager feedback, and verify notes and tags.
Go Live & Monitor: Enable on pilot roles and review weekly dashboards and 15-/30-day performance reports.
Security &
Responsible AI
for Zoho Recruit
Integrations
Trust and compliance are key when integrating Skima AI with Zoho Recruit ATS. Our approach ensures candidate data stays secure, decisions remain transparent, and hiring managers stay in control.
- Encryption: TLS in transit; AES-256 at rest.
- Role-Based Visibility: Custom field access controlled by Zoho Recruit profiles and roles.
- Audit Trail: All AI decisions and HM feedback logged in Zoho Recruit Notes.
- Explainable, resume‐based evidence, no auto‐rejects.
- DPA, SOC 2 compliance, and a clear subprocessors list.
Skima AI integrates explainable AI with strict security measures to ensure your Zoho Recruit integrations are compliant, auditable, fair, and protected from bias and discrimination risks.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with Zoho Recruit ATS
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Zoho Recruit ATS Integrations.
Does Skima AI integrate with Zoho Recruit? How does it work?
Yes. Skima AI connects via Zoho Recruit's OAuth 2.0 and REST API v2. It retrieves resumes, job data, and applications, scores candidates, and writes scores, reasons, and feedback back into Zoho Recruit in real time.
What fields does Skima AI write back to Zoho Recruit?
Skima AI populates custom fields for Match Score and Reasons, adds a "Skima Screened" tag, records shortlist links and hiring manager feedback in Notes, and optionally updates application stages for pipeline tracking.
How long does the Zoho Recruit integration setup take?
Integration typically takes 60–90 minutes, covering OAuth credential creation, custom field configuration, webhook setup, test uploads on 2–3 job openings, validation of scores and notes, and go-live verification.
Are webhooks required for Skima AI to work with Zoho Recruit?
Webhooks are recommended for instant updates when candidates are created or updated. If webhooks can't be enabled, Skima AI can safely poll Zoho Recruit's APIs every 10–15 minutes to fetch new or changed records.
Where will Match Scores and Reasons appear in Zoho Recruit?
They appear directly on the Candidate and Job Opening modules as custom fields. Additionally, Notes capture detailed rationale, and the "Skima Screened" tag shows up in list views for quick filtering.
Can manager feedback stay inside Zoho Recruit?
Yes. Hiring manager approvals, rejections, and comments are recorded as Notes and optional custom fields on applications, preserving the full feedback trail and audit history within Zoho Recruit.
What if our team has limited API permissions in Zoho Recruit?
If custom field or note-write permissions are restricted, Skima AI falls back to attaching a PDF evidence file to the candidate record while still providing scores and tags via available APIs.
Does Skima AI support archived or past candidate rediscovery?
Absolutely. Skima AI leverages Zoho Recruit's search API to rescore and surface qualified candidates already in your database, allowing you to rediscover and retarget past talent for new openings.
Will Skima AI automatically move candidate stages in Zoho Recruit?
Stage updates are optional. Most teams prefer manual stage control, but you can configure Skima AI to move applications into a dedicated "Skima Shortlisted" stage for streamlined pipeline visibility.
How often are match scores refreshed in Zoho Recruit?
Scores update whenever resumes, applications, or job descriptions change. With webhooks enabled, updates are immediate; otherwise, Skima AI's polling ensures scores refresh every 10–15 minutes while positions remain open.