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Create sourcing records and generate job post from chat

Automatically turn chat requests into sourcing inputs across Zapier Chatbots, Zapier Tables, AI by Zapier, Formatter by Zapier, and PhantomBuster. Create and update job ads and launch targeted people searches when chatbot button clicks, role and location are captured, or templates returnβ€”so you can speed up drafting, scale sourcing, and track search references without manual job-post paperwork.

How this automation accelerates candidate sourcing

When a chatbot request comes in, sourcing details can get stuck in scattered messages and delays can slow hiring. This automation extracts role and location, launches a targeted people search, and creates job ad and candidate search recordsβ€”so your team can move faster.

  1. 1.Detect chatbot button clicks

    Integrate Zapier Chatbots and conversation intake tools to capture sourcing requests to start the workflow.

    Zapier Chatbotsor swap with your favorite app
  2. 2.Finds template record

    Integrate Zapier Tables and data lookup tools to find the matching template to feed your drafting workflow.

    Zapier Tablesor swap with your favorite app
  3. 3.Adapts draft post from transcript

    Integrate AI by Zapier and document generation tools to extract role and location and draft a tailored post.

    AI by Zapieror swap with your favorite app
  4. 4.Splits AI output into fields

    Integrate Formatter by Zapier and data formatting tools to split AI results and structure role and location fields.

    Formatter by Zapieror swap with your favorite app
  5. 5.Launches people search query

    Integrate PhantomBuster and people search tools to run a role and location search and store the search reference.

    PhantomBusteror swap with your favorite app
  6. 6.Creates job ads and searches

    Integrate Zapier Tables and record management tools to create job ads records and candidate search records.

    Zapier Tablesor swap with your favorite app

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Calendly
Okta
Zendesk
Dropbox
Asana
Allstate
Airbnb
ActiveCampaign
Lyft
Webflow
Canva
Sysco
LA Clippers
Getaround
Grammarly
HelloFresh
Lululemon
Barry's
Hopper
Casper
Hudl
Miro
The New York Times
Ruggable

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