How to Use the Unified Assessment API

The Unified Assessment API is an integration tool designed to allow assessment and background check providers to work seamlessly with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), enabling recruiters to request candidate assessments directly from within their ATS platforms, thereby streamlining the hiring process. Unlike the Unified Verification API, which is designed for software applications to call upon assessment and verification providers using unified data models, and the Unified ATS API, which triggers assessments based on application status, the Unified Assessment API connects directly to ATS "assessment APIs." This connection allows recruiters to stay within their ATS and bypass third-party interfaces, though it is limited to a select number of supported ATS platforms, including Greenhouse, Ashby, and Workable. The API requires manual connection setup, authentication with a Partner API Key, and webhook configuration to facilitate the flow of assessment orders and results between the ATS and assessment providers, ensuring recruiters can review results within the ATS. Best practices include securing API keys, reliably handling webhooks, validating webhook data, and monitoring assessment order statuses.