ApproveThis manages your Qualified.io Integration approvals.

Why Approval Automation Matters in Technical Recruitment

Modern hiring teams face a critical challenge: moving fast without compromising quality. For technical roles, this balancing act becomes even trickier. Engineering managers need to validate coding skills, HR teams must track approvals for candidate progression, and external stakeholders often weigh in on final hiring decisions. This is where combining Qualified.io's code assessment platform with ApproveThis' approval automation creates a competitive advantage.

Qualified.io specializes in evaluating technical candidates through realistic coding assessments and pair-programming simulations. But even the best assessment data gets stuck in limbo without efficient decision-making workflows. ApproveThis adds structure to these critical moments by automating approval routing, enforcing accountability through audit trails, and keeping external stakeholders looped in via email-based approvals.

Four Ways to Accelerate Hiring Cycles

1. Validate Assessment Results Before Candidate Outreach

When a candidate completes a Qualified.io coding challenge, their submission often requires review from multiple technical evaluators. With Zapier connecting both platforms, you can automatically:

• Create approval requests in ApproveThis containing candidate scores and code samples
• Route submissions to senior engineers via email (no Qualified.io license required)
• Lock candidate progression until 2+ reviewers approve

Real-World Impact: A fintech startup reduced time-to-hire by 40% by implementing parallel technical reviews. Lead engineers approved submissions directly from their inboxes, while HR tracked all decisions in ApproveThis dashboards.

2. Automate Assessment Scheduling After Budget Approval

Many organizations require hiring manager sign-off before initiating technical assessments. This integration flips the script:

1. Hiring manager creates an approval request in ApproveThis for a new role
2. Upon approval, Zapier triggers Qualified.io to invite pre-screened candidates
3. Assessment links automatically appear in candidate emails

Use Case: A cybersecurity firm eliminated scheduling delays by linking their headcount approval process directly to assessment distribution. Recruiters now launch coding challenges within 1 hour of budget sign-off.

3. Enforce Compliance on Candidate Pipeline Changes

When candidates move between stages in Qualified.io (e.g., from "Technical Screen" to "Onsite Interview"), ApproveThis adds governance:

• Automatic approval requests for pipeline state changes
• Conditional escalation to legal teams for visa-sponsored candidates
• Real-time sync of rejection reasons across both systems

4. Close the Loop on Offer Letter Approvals

Final hiring decisions often require executive sign-off on compensation packages. By connecting Qualified.io's candidate profiles to ApproveThis:

→ Approved offers automatically update candidate records
→ Denied requests trigger preset feedback workflows
→ All stakeholders see real-time status without manual follow-ups

Implementation Made Simple

Setting up the integration takes under 30 minutes through Zapier:

1. Create a Zapier account (if you don't have one)
2. Choose Qualified.io as your trigger app
3. Select ApproveThis as your action app
4. Map critical data fields like candidate IDs and assessment scores

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag submissions below your coding score threshold, reducing manual review workload.

Cross-Functional Benefits

HR Teams

Maintain visibility into technical evaluations without micromanaging engineers. Approval audit trails help demonstrate EEOC compliance during audits.

Engineering Leadership

Senior developers approve assessments via email during downtime between sprints. Vacation delegation ensures no single engineer becomes a bottleneck.

External Stakeholders

Investors or client partners can participate in final hiring decisions without accessing sensitive candidate data in Qualified.io.

Critical Features That Make It Work

ApproveThis adds unique value through:

Email Approvals: External evaluators review submissions without logins
Threshold Rules: Auto-approve candidates scoring above 90%
Dynamic Routing: Escalate borderline cases to architecture review boards

Getting Started

Technical hiring delays cost organizations an average of $22,000 per unfilled position (Source: SHRM). Combating this requires both precise evaluation tools and efficient decision processes.

To implement these workflows:

1. Explore Qualified.io's assessment capabilities
2. Create your ApproveThis free trial
3. Connect both via Zapier's no-code platform

For teams handling 50+ technical hires annually, this integration typically shows ROI within 3 months through reduced agency fees and faster role fulfillment.

The Future of Technical Hiring

As coding assessments become more sophisticated, approval processes need equal innovation. Qualified.io ensures you're evaluating the right skills, while ApproveThis guarantees you're making decisions at the right speed.

Ready to transform how your team hires developers? Schedule a personalized demo to see real-world approval workflows for technical recruitment.