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# How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process

# How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process

This article explains how to integrate external assessment tools using Zapier automation. You can automate sending candidates to testing platforms when they reach specific pipeline stages.

## How it works

1. Candidate reaches a specific pipeline stage
2. Zapier triggers and sends candidate to testing platform
3. Candidate completes assessment
4. Results can flow back or you check manually

## Setting up with Zapier

### Step 1: Get your 100Hires API key

1. Go to [Settings / Integrations](https://app.100hires.com/settings/integrations) 
2. Find the **Zapier** section ![How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process: Step 1: Get your 100Hires API key](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-connect-with-zapier-1_vzx2z1.png)
3. Copy your API key

### Step 2: Create a Zap

1. Go to [zapier.com](https://zapier.com)
2. Click **Create Zap**
3. Search for **100Hires** as the trigger app ![How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process: Step 2: Create a Zap](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-send-offer-letters-4_4xvty7.png)
4. Connect with your API key

### Step 3: Configure the trigger
![How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process: Step 3: Configure the trigger](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-send-offer-letters-5_1yercqp.png)

Choose trigger: **New Candidate in Stage**
* Select the job
* Select the pipeline stage that should trigger the test

### Step 4: Add testing platform action

1. Search for your testing platform in Zapier's app marketplace ![How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process: Step 4: Add testing platform action](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-send-offer-letters-7_fqsdha.png)
2. Choose action: "Create assessment" or "Invite candidate" ![How to Include External Tests in Your Hiring Process: Step 4: Add testing platform action](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-send-offer-letters-8_s99wm8.png)
3. Map fields:
* Candidate email
* Candidate name
* Test/assessment to assign

### Step 5: Test and activate

1. Test the Zap with a sample candidate
2. Verify candidate receives test invitation
3. Turn on the Zap

## Recommended workflow

Pipeline stages:
1. Applied
2. Screening (AI Score or initial review)
3. **Assessment** - Zapier triggers here
4. Assessment Complete (manual move after test done)
5. Interview
6. Offer

## Testing platform options

You can use Zapier to connect with many external testing platforms. Popular options include skills assessments, cognitive ability tests, personality assessments, and coding challenges. Check Zapier's marketplace to find your preferred testing tool and see available actions.

## Tips

* Create a dedicated stage for testing
* Set clear deadlines for test completion
* Use stage automations to follow up on incomplete tests
* Consider sending a reminder email about the assessment

## Limitations

* Results typically don't auto-import to 100Hires
* Manual stage movement after test completion
* Requires Zapier subscription for automation

## Alternative: Built-in questionnaires

For simpler assessments, use 100Hires questionnaires:
* Self-assessment questions
* Knowledge checks
* Situational judgment questions
* Results stay in 100Hires for AI scoring