ApproveThis manages your Kerplunk Integration approvals.

Why Approval Automation Matters in Modern Hiring

Kerplunk has transformed how companies screen candidates through AI-powered video interviews, but even the most efficient hiring processes hit speed bumps when decisions require multiple stakeholders. ApproveThis solves this bottleneck by adding structured approval workflows to Kerplunk's candidate evaluation system. Together, they create a complete hiring solution where candidate vetting and internal decision-making happen at the same accelerated pace.

Consider this: 68% of hiring managers report delayed offers due to internal approval bottlenecks (SHRM, 2023). By connecting Kerplunk's interview insights to ApproveThis' decision routing, teams reduce offer-to-acceptance time while maintaining rigorous oversight. Approval chains become automatic rather than administrative.

How the Integration Works

Through Zapier, Kerplunk triggers approval workflows in ApproveThis whenever interview statuses change. For example:

• Automatically request budget approval when a candidate progresses to final-round interviews
• Route offer letter approvals to department heads based on salary thresholds

Approvers receive email notifications with candidate details from Kerplunk and can approve/reject requests without logging into either system. All decisions sync back to Kerplunk, creating an auditable trail from first interview to signed offer.

Key Benefits for Cross-Functional Teams

HR Teams: Close Candidates Faster

Talent acquisition teams at scaling startups use this integration to prevent candidate ghosting. When a Kerplunk interview score exceeds 85%, ApproveThis automatically routes offer letter approvals to CFOs. HRBP Sarah Chen reports: "We cut approval delays by 73% last quarter without sacrificing compensation oversight."

Finance Teams: Control Without Micromanagement

Configure ApproveThis thresholds to auto-approve roles under $80k while escalating high-salary positions. Built-in calculated fields adjust for location multipliers, ensuring compliance with global pay bands.

Legal/Compliance Teams: Built-In Governance

All interview feedback and approval rationales are stored in Kerplunk with timestamps, meeting GDPR and EEOC requirements. Vacation delegation prevents bottlenecks when approvers are OOO.

Real-World Implementation Examples

High-Volume Retail Hiring

A national retailer processes 2,000 seasonal hires monthly. Their workflow:

1. Kerplunk AI interviews screen for availability/attitude
2. Candidates scoring >70% auto-trigger ApproveThis requests
3. Store managers approve hires via email in <45 minutes avg.

Approval groups ensure consensus between HR and loss prevention for sensitive roles.

Enterprise Tech Hiring

A FAANG company uses conditional logic to route approvals:

• Engineering roles: CTO + HRBP approval required
• Contract roles: Legal team added to approval chain

Real-time dashboards show approval rates per department, identifying coaching opportunities.

Implementation Guide

Step 1: Connect via Zapier

Create a Zapier account and enable both apps. Use Kerplunk's "New Interview Status" trigger. ApproveThis requires one admin license; approvers only need email access.

Step 2: Map Critical Data Fields

Pull these Kerplunk fields into ApproveThis requests:

• Candidate score
• Position level
• Hiring manager

Step 3: Set Approval Rules

Configure thresholds like:

• Auto-approve junior roles under $65k
• Require VP approval for director+ positions

Enable email reminders every 12 hours until resolved.

Unique Advantages Over Native Tools

While Kerplunk offers basic status tracking, ApproveThis adds:

• Multi-tiered approvals with conditional routing
• Compliance-grade audit trails
• Budget guardrails through calculated fields

Unlike spreadsheets or email chains, this integration provides structure without sacrificing Kerplunk's speed. Hiring managers maintain visibility without being cc'd on endless threads.

Overcoming Common Objections

"We don't need more software."
ApproveThis doesn't replace your ATS – it amplifies Kerplunk's value. Implementation takes <45 minutes via Zapier.

"Our process is too unique."
Custom workflows accommodate multiple approval paths. For example, some roles might require sequential approvals (CEO → CFO) while others use parallel reviews (HR + Legal simultaneously).

Getting Started

Ready to eliminate approval delays? Book a 15-minute demo to see live workflows, or start a free trial with pre-built Kerplunk templates. Either way, you'll:

• Connect systems in under an hour
• Maintain Kerplunk's candidate experience
• Add governance without adding friction

Register for ApproveThis or explore Kerplunk's features to begin.

Final Thoughts

In today's competitive talent market, speed and oversight aren't mutually exclusive. By pairing Kerplunk's AI-driven assessments with ApproveThis' decision automation, companies make better hires faster – without compromising compliance or budgetary controls. The integration works where your team already operates, turning approval bottlenecks into competitive advantages.