ApproveThis manages your RanknRole approvals.

Two Tools, One Goal: Smarter Hiring

RanknRole cuts through hiring noise with data-driven candidate assessments, while ApproveThis eliminates approval bottlenecks through automated workflows. Together, they create a hiring engine where candidate evaluation and internal decision-making operate in lockstep. This integration isn't about adding another software layer – it's about creating a closed-loop system where every assessment update triggers the right approval process, and every approval automatically advances the candidate journey.

Why This Integration Changes the Game

Hiring teams typically waste 12 hours weekly chasing approvals across spreadsheets and inboxes. The RanknRole/ApproveThis integration via Zapier eliminates this friction through three core improvements:

• Context-Rich Approvals: Hiring managers review RanknRole assessment data directly within approval requests
• Audit-Ready Compliance: Every assessment change and approval decision is timestamped across both systems

What makes this integration unique is how ApproveThis extends RanknRole's capabilities without requiring additional licenses. External hiring managers or client stakeholders can approve/reject candidates via email without needing RanknRole access – a critical advantage for staffing agencies and enterprise recruiters.

Real-World Workflow Transformations

Use Case 1: Instant Candidate Review Cycles

When a RanknRole assessment is updated (new test score, reference check completion), ApproveThis automatically routes the candidate file to designated approvers. A tech startup uses this to:

1. Auto-flag candidates scoring above 85% for expedited CTO review
2. Route borderline candidates (70-84%) to team leads with assessment highlights
3. Reject sub-70% candidates instantly using approval thresholds

Their hiring coordinator reduced approval follow-ups by 40% while maintaining strict technical standards.

Use Case 2: Approval-Driven Candidate Engagement

When hiring managers approve a candidate in ApproveThis, RanknRole automatically sends assessment invitations. A healthcare recruiter uses this to:

- Trigger skills testing immediately after resume approval
- Maintain candidate momentum during peak hiring periods
- Eliminate manual data entry between systems

This cut their time-to-assessment from 3 days to 4 hours, significantly reducing candidate drop-off.

Under-the-Hood Advantages

While the use cases grab attention, three technical features make this integration sustainable at scale:

Calculated Fields: Auto-compute candidate suitability scores in ApproveThis using RanknRole assessment data, triggering tiered approval paths. A candidate scoring 92% might route straight to final interviews, while an 82% score requires team consensus.

Vacation Delegation: Critical when dealing with hiring committees. If a key approver is OOO, requests automatically reroute without HR intervention.

Real-Time Tracking: Hiring leads monitor both assessment progress and approval status through a single ApproveThis dashboard, eliminating status update meetings.

Setup Made Simple

Connecting RanknRole and ApproveThis takes 9 minutes through Zapier:

1. Create your Zapier connection
2. Set RanknRole's "Candidate Assessment Update" as trigger
3. Map critical data points (candidate ID, score changes, role specifics)
4. Configure ApproveThis approval rules based on mapped data

Pro Tip: Start with a single approval workflow (e.g., technical role hires) before scaling to other positions. Use ApproveThis's conditional logic to handle different role types through one integration.

Cross-Functional Impact

HR Teams

Reduce candidate ghosting by maintaining engagement momentum. Automated approvals ensure candidates move to next steps within hours, not days – critical in competitive markets.

Hiring Managers

Review candidates in context with RanknRole data embedded in approval requests. Sequential approval chains ensure proper oversight without unnecessary delays.

Executive Leadership

Gain real-time visibility into hiring pipelines with combined approval/assessment metrics. Identify bottlenecks (e.g., department X takes 2x longer to approve candidates) and optimize accordingly.

The Bottom Line

This integration isn't about replacing human judgment – it's about eliminating the logistical friction that slows down quality hiring decisions. By connecting RanknRole's assessment intelligence with ApproveThis's approval rigor, companies achieve:

- 30-50% faster hiring cycles (industry average for integrated users)
- 75% reduction in candidate data entry errors
- 90%+ compliance with hiring approval protocols

Next Steps

Test-drive the integration with a single hiring workflow:

1. Sign up for ApproveThis (free 14-day trial)
2. Connect your RanknRole account via Zapier
3. Automate approvals for one critical role

For complex hiring environments, schedule a custom demo to see enterprise-scale workflows in action.