Importing and Exporting Candidates Between Paiger and Bullhorn

This guide explains how to import candidates from your Bullhorn CRM into Paiger and export them back with updated CVs once you've made your edits.

Note: This guide assumes your Bullhorn integration is already connected. If you need help setting up the connection, please refer to our Connecting Paiger to Your Bullhorn Account article.

 

The Paiger Bullhorn integration is currently in Beta and is subject to change

Prerequisites

  • Active Bullhorn integration is configured by your administrator
  • Personal Bullhorn account connection completed

Importing Candidates from Bullhorn

Once your account is connected, you can import candidates:

1. In My Candidates, click the Import button

2. Use the search function to find candidates in your Bullhorn CRM:

    • Search by first name and surname
    • Search by email address
    • Use any combination that helps locate the specific candidate

3. Select the desired candidate from the search results

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4. Choose the appropriate CV document from the candidate's file attachments and click on it to import.

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The CV will now process through Paiger's normal workflow, taking up to 2 minutes to complete. It will open in your default template once processing is finished.

Step 3: Editing Your Candidate CV

Once imported, you can:

  • Edit the CV using Paiger's templating tools
  • Make formatting improvements
  • Update content as needed
  • Apply your preferred template styling

Step 4: Exporting Back to Bullhorn

After completing your edits, you can export the updated CV back to Bullhorn:

1. Click the Export to CRM button.

Export to Bullhorn

This button is only visible for candidates who have been imported from Bullhorn.

    2. You will see a progress bar as your export is carried out, along with a complete message when it is ready 

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What Happens in Bullhorn

Once the export is complete, you'll see the following updates in your Bullhorn account:

  • A new CV document added to the candidate's file
  • An automated note added to the candidate record indicating the CV has been processed
  • The note content can be customised by contacting support@paiger.co with your preferred message

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues with importing or exporting candidates, please contact our support team at support@paiger.co.