Why integrate Pinpoint with Xobin?

Integrating Pinpoint with Xobin streamlines your hiring process by seamlessly combining the power of Pinpoint’s applicant tracking system (ATS) with Xobin’s advanced skill assessments. This integration enables recruiters to automate candidate assessments, track progress in real-time, and view detailed performance reports - all within Pinpoint. By connecting these platforms, you save time, eliminate manual work, and make smarter, data-driven hiring decisions based on candidates’ demonstrated skills.

Steps to Integrate Pinpoint with Xobin

Streamline your hiring process by integrating Xobin with Pinpoint! This integration lets you automate assessment invitations, track results, and access detailed reports directly within Pinpoint. Follow the steps below to set up the integration:

Step 1 : Configure the Xobin Assessment Stage in Pinpoint

• Log in to your Pinpoint account and navigate to: Settings > Templates > Hiring Workflows
• Edit an existing workflow or click + Create New to set up a new one.
• Name the workflow something identifiable, e.g., “Xobin Assessment Workflow.”
• Add a new stage to the workflow and name it exactly: Xobin Assessment (mandatory naming).

Step 2: Create Assessment Qualification Tags

• In Pinpoint, go to: Settings > Tag Management
• Click + New Tag Category and name it: “Xobin Assessment” (mandatory naming).
• Under this category, create two tags:
  1.Assessment: Passed
  2.Assessment: Failed

Step 3: Enable Pinpoint API and Generate an API Key

• In Pinpoint, go to: Settings > Integrations > Apps > Pinpoint API
• Click ADD, then + Create New.
• Name the key (e.g., Xobin Assessment) and enable the following scopes:
  • Application: Read, Write
  • Custom Attributes: Read, Write, Delete
  • Custom Fields: Read, Write, Delete
  • Job: Read
• Click Create API Key and copy the generated key.

Step 4: Add API Key to Xobin and Generate Webhook

• Log in to your Xobin dashboard and go to: Settings > Integrations > Pinpoint
• Click the arrow to expand and then Edit.
• Paste the API key and enter your Pinpoint subdomain (e.g., yourcompany.pinpointhq.com).
• A Webhook URL will be generated-copy it.

Step 5: Register the Webhook in Pinpoint

• In Pinpoint, navigate to: Company > Profile > Webhooks
• Click + New Webhook, paste the Webhook URL from Xobin.
• Enable the event: Application stage changed.
• Click Create Webhook.

This ensures candidates are automatically invited to assessments when moved to the Xobin Assessment stage.

Step 6: Verify Custom Fields in Pinpoint

• In Pinpoint, go to: Settings > Custom Fields > Job/Application
• Ensure the following fields appear:

Job Custom Field

• Xobin Assessment (dropdown to select the assessment when creating a job post)

Application Custom Fields

• Assessment Name
• Assessment Status
• Assessment ID
• Qualification
• Assessment Report Link
• Completed Time
• Integrity Score
• Overall Score

Step 7: Trigger Assessment Invite

• Move a candidate to the Xobin Assessment stage in Pinpoint.
• This triggers the webhook and automatically sends the assessment invitation to the candidate.

Step 8: Review Assessment Reports

• After the candidate completes the assessment, the custom fields in their application are updated with results.
• A tag indicating Assessment: Passed or Assessment: Failed is added automatically.
• Click the report link for a detailed breakdown of the candidate’s performance.

Who is this integration for?

The Pinpoint and Xobin integration is ideal for recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring managers who want to simplify and strengthen their hiring process. This integration is especially useful for organizations looking to incorporate skills-based assessments into their recruitment workflow while keeping everything centralized in Pinpoint. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, this integration helps you automate assessments, evaluate candidates more effectively, and make informed hiring decisions - all without leaving Pinpoint.