You can connect your professional email accounts (Gmail, Outlook) and your LinkedIn account to the ATS to communicate with your candidates without leaving the ATS.
Connecting Accounts
On the home page (Home > Candidates widget), click on the candidate's icon (Candidate Preview) and access the Messaging tab to connect the desired accounts.
Messaging is also accessible via the candidate's profile by clicking the messaging icon at the top right.
Please note that Gmail and Outlook are mutually exclusive. You can only connect one of the two.
To connect your LinkedIn account
Click on LinkedIn and enter your login credentials. If you use your Google credentials for your LinkedIn account, this method will not work. You need to login manually.
You can also use the cookie method by following these steps:
- Log in to your LinkedIn account in a new tab.
- Open your browser’s developer console (F12 for Chrome and Firefox, option + command + I for Safari), then click on the Application or Storage tab.
- Open the cookies folder and click on the one titled “https://www.linkedin.com”.
- Copy the value of “li_at” into the first field.
- If your account has a Recruiter or Sales Navigator subscription, also copy the “li_a” cookie into the second field.
- If needed, review the optional settings.
- Click the Login button.
To connect your Gmail or Outlook account
Click on Gmail or Outlook, select your account, and allow Folks ATS to access your Google or Outlook account. You can disconnect your account at any time by clicking on the logout icon at the bottom left.
Using the Messaging System
Once your accounts are connected, type in your messages in the right-hand area and receive replies in the left-hand area. You will also receive real-time notifications in the ATS header.