> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hire.inc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Actions

## Create Candidate

### Description

The **Create Candidate** action allows you to create a new candidate or update an existing one based on the provided email. You can also apply the candidate to a specific job within Hire.inc.

[Use the Create Candidate action](https://zapier.com/apps/hireinc/integrations)

### How It Works

* **Input Data**: Provide candidate details such as name, email, resume, and the job they are applying for.
* **Action Execution**: Hire.inc creates a new candidate or updates an existing one based on the provided email.
* **Job Application**: Optionally, the candidate is applied to a specified job.

### Use Cases

* **Automate Candidate Entry**\
  When a candidate fills out a form on your website, automatically create or update their in Hire.inc.

* **CV Parsing**\
  Parse incoming CVs to extract candidate information with AI and add them to Hire.inc without manual entry.

* **Third-Party Integrations**\
  Connect with other job boards, CRM, and ATS systems to keep your candidate database up-to-date.

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## Create Job

### Description

The **Create Job** action enables you to create a new job posting in Hire.inc programmatically and publish it to your Hire.inc Job Board.

[Use the Create Job action](https://zapier.com/apps/hireinc/integrations)

### How It Works

* **Input Data**: Provide job details like title, description, department, location, and employment type.
* **Action Execution**: Hire.inc creates a new job posting with the provided information.

### Use Cases

* **Unified Job Management**\
  When a job is added to your internal system, automatically create the same job in Hire.inc.

* **Bulk Job Creation**\
  Use data from spreadsheets or databases to create multiple job postings quickly.

* **Event-Driven Hiring**\
  Trigger job creation based on specific events, such as new project launches or departmental expansions.

* **Job Board Integration**\
  Publish new job openings to your Hire.inc Job Board automatically.

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## Update Candidate

### Description

The **Update Candidate** action lets you modify details for an existing candidate in Hire.inc. It’s ideal for keeping information current and accurate, such as when a candidate updates their contact information or submits a new resume.

[Use the Update Candidate action](https://zapier.com/apps/hireinc/integrations)

### How It Works

* **Input Data**: Provide the candidate’s id (required) and the fields you wish to update (e.g., name, phone, title, etc.).
* **Action Execution**: Hire.inc locates the candidate based on the provided id, and updates the fields with the new information.

### Use Cases

* **Profile Maintenance**\
  Keep candidate profiles up-to-date automatically when they submit changes via other systems.

* **Resume Updates**\
  Refresh candidate information with newly submitted resumes or additional qualifications.

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## Add Candidate Note

### Description

The **Add Candidate Note** action allows you to append a note to an existing candidate notes in Hire.inc. Use this action to track interview feedback, add relevant insights, or document any candidate-specific information for better follow-up.

Note: This is different from the **Update Candidate** action since it appends to candidate notes instead of replacing them.

[Use the Add Candidate Note action](https://zapier.com/apps/hireinc/integrations)

### How It Works

* **Input Data**: Provide the candidate's id along with the note content.
* **Action Execution**: Hire.inc verifies if a candidate with the specified id exists, and appends the note to the candidate's notes (or creates the notes if they don't exist).

### Use Cases

* **Background Checks**\
  Track progress or results of background checks by adding relevant notes.

* **Follow-up Details**\
  Document follow-up actions, including scheduling reminders or next steps, in a structured manner.