Add candidates from shared resume files

When a team member shares a new resume file in Slack, automatically create a candidate profile in Workable to begin tracking their application.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

Workable Explore Workable →

Triggers

New candidate applied

Fires when a new candidate applies to a job in Workable.

Candidate stage changed

Fires when a candidate moves to a new pipeline stage in Workable.

Interview scheduled

Fires when an interview is scheduled in Workable.

Offer extended

Fires when an offer is extended to a candidate in Workable.

Actions

Create candidate

Creates a new candidate record in Workable.

Update candidate stage

Moves a candidate to a new pipeline stage in Workable.

Schedule interview

Schedules an interview for a candidate in Workable.

Send offer letter

Sends an offer letter to a candidate via Workable.

Slack Explore Slack →

Triggers

New message posted to a channel

Fires when a new message is posted to a channel in Slack.

Mentioned in a message

Fires when your team or a keyword is mentioned in Slack.

New channel created

Fires when a new channel is created in Slack.

New file shared

Fires when a new file is shared in Slack.

Actions

Send a channel message

Posts a message to a channel in Slack.

Send a direct message

Sends a direct message to a person in Slack.

Create a channel

Creates a new channel in Slack.

Invite a user to a channel

Adds a user to a channel in Slack.

Notify team channels of new job applicants When a new candidate applies in Workable, automatically send a summary message to your hiring channel in Slack for quick review. See details

Create dedicated interview channels When an interview is scheduled in Workable, automatically create a private channel in Slack and invite the interview team to collaborate. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Add candidates from shared resume files” between Workable and Slack?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Workable and Slack's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

How does connecting Workable to Slack streamline our hiring workflow?

It delivers real-time notifications about applicant updates and scheduled interviews into designated chat channels, speeding up feedback and decision-making.

Can dedicated discussion channels be created for new candidates?

Yes, when a new applicant enters Workable or reaches a specific hiring stage, an automation can automatically set up a new channel in Slack.