LinkedIn Candidate Synchronization API

Sync candidate data from ATS to LinkedIn

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Operations 2

PUT /v2/atsCandidates LinkedIn Sync Candidates to LinkedIn #

GET /v2/atsCandidates LinkedIn Retrieve Candidate Matches #

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OpenAPI Specification

openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect Candidate Synchronization API
  description: 'The LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect (RSC) API enables partners to integrate their Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with LinkedIn Recruiter. This API supports:

    - Configuring customer middleware integrations - Syncing data from ATS to LinkedIn (jobs, candidates, applications) - Retrieving data from LinkedIn (exported candidates, InMail history) - Defining permissions via Access Control Lists (ACLs) - Managing synced data lifecycle

    For comprehensive documentation, visit the [RSC Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/talent/recruiter-system-connect/).'
  version: 1.0.0
  contact:
    name: LinkedIn Talent Solutions
    url: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/talent/
servers:
- url: https://api.linkedin.com
  description: LinkedIn Production API Server
- url: https://www.linkedin.com
  description: LinkedIn OAuth Server
security:
- BearerAuth: []
tags:
- name: Candidate Synchronization
  description: Sync candidate data from ATS to LinkedIn
paths:
  /v2/atsCandidates:
    put:
      operationId: syncCandidates
      tags:
      - Candidate Synchronization
      summary: LinkedIn Sync Candidates to LinkedIn
      description: 'Creates or updates candidate records in LinkedIn from the ATS system.

        For more information, refer to the [Sync Candidates documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/talent/middleware-platform/sync-candidates).'
      x-microcks-operation:
        dispatcher: FALLBACK
        dispatcherRules: "{\n  \"dispatcher\": \"FALLBACK\",\n  \"dispatcherRules\": \"\"\n}\n"
        delay: 100
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/RestliMethodHeader'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/ContentTypeHeader'
      - name: ids[0].atsCandidateId
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: CAND-001
      - name: ids[0].dataProvider
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: ATS
      - name: ids[0].integrationContext
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: urn:li:organization:12345
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/CandidateRequest'
            examples:
              SyncCandidate:
                $ref: '#/components/examples/CandidateRequestExample'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Successfully synced candidates
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/SuccessResponse'
              examples:
                SuccessResponse:
                  $ref: '#/components/examples/SuccessResponseExample'
        '400':
          description: Bad request
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
    get:
      operationId: getCandidateMatches
      tags:
      - Candidate Synchronization
      summary: LinkedIn Retrieve Candidate Matches
      description: 'Retrieves candidate details including algorithmic and user-supplied matches with LinkedIn members.

        For more information, refer to the [Retrieve Candidate Matches documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/talent/middleware-platform/sync-candidates#retrieve-candidate-matches).'
      x-microcks-operation:
        dispatcher: FALLBACK
        dispatcherRules: "{\n  \"dispatcher\": \"FALLBACK\",\n  \"dispatcherRules\": \"\"\n}\n"
        delay: 100
      parameters:
      - name: ids[0].atsCandidateId
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: CAND-001
      - name: ids[0].dataProvider
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: ATS
      - name: ids[0].integrationContext
        in: query
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: urn:li:organization:12345
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Successfully retrieved candidate matches
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/CandidateData'
        '404':
          description: Candidate not found
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
components:
  schemas:
    Address:
      type: object
      properties:
        line1:
          type: string
          example: 123 Main Street
        city:
          type: string
          example: San Francisco
        geographicArea:
          type: string
          example: CA
        geographicAreaType:
          type: string
          enum:
          - STATE
          - PROVINCE
          example: STATE
        postalCode:
          type: string
          example: '94102'
        country:
          type: string
          example: US
    ErrorResponse:
      type: object
      properties:
        status:
          type: integer
          example: 400
        message:
          type: string
          example: Invalid request parameters
        serviceErrorCode:
          type: integer
          example: 100
    PhoneNumber:
      type: object
      properties:
        number:
          type: string
          example: 555-555-5555
        extension:
          type: string
          example: '1234'
    CandidateRequest:
      type: object
      description: Request for syncing candidate data
      properties:
        entities:
          type: object
          additionalProperties:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/CandidateData'
    CandidateData:
      type: object
      properties:
        firstName:
          type: string
          example: John
        lastName:
          type: string
          example: Doe
        middleInitial:
          type: string
          example: M
        prefix:
          type: string
          example: Mr
        suffix:
          type: string
          example: Jr
        emailAddresses:
          type: array
          items:
            type: string
            format: email
          example:
          - john.doe@example.com
        phoneNumbers:
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/PhoneNumber'
        addresses:
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/Address'
        currentCompanyName:
          type: string
          example: Tech Corp
        currentJobTitle:
          type: string
          example: Senior Software Engineer
        externalProfileUrl:
          type: string
          format: uri
          example: https://example.com/profile/johndoe
        atsCreatedAt:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          example: 1702693664000
        atsLastModifiedAt:
          type: integer
          format: int64
          example: 1702693664000
    SuccessResponse:
      type: object
      properties:
        status:
          type: string
          example: SUCCESS
  examples:
    CandidateRequestExample:
      summary: Example candidate sync request
      value:
        entities:
          atsCandidateId=CAND-001&dataProvider=ATS&integrationContext=urn:li:organization:12345:
            firstName: John
            lastName: Doe
            emailAddresses:
            - john.doe@example.com
            currentCompanyName: Tech Corp
            currentJobTitle: Senior Software Engineer
            atsCreatedAt: 1702693664000
            atsLastModifiedAt: 1702693664000
    SuccessResponseExample:
      summary: Successful operation response
      value:
        status: SUCCESS
  parameters:
    RestliMethodHeader:
      name: x-restli-method
      in: header
      required: true
      description: Rest.li method type
      schema:
        type: string
        enum:
        - batch_update
        - batch_partial_update
        - batch_create
      example: batch_update
    ContentTypeHeader:
      name: Content-Type
      in: header
      required: true
      description: Content type of request body
      schema:
        type: string
      example: application/json
  securitySchemes:
    BearerAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: bearer
      description: OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token for API access
    OAuth2Auth:
      type: oauth2
      description: OAuth 2.0 authentication with 3-legged flow
      flows:
        authorizationCode:
          authorizationUrl: https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/authorization
          tokenUrl: https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/accessToken
          scopes:
            r_liteprofile: Read basic profile data