--- title: "Candidate checks via SnapHire" slug: "candidate-checks-via-snaphire" tags: ["snaphire"] updated: 2026-08-23T18:04:54Z published: 2026-08-23T18:04:54Z canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/candidate-checks-via-snaphire" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Candidate checks via SnapHire [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/candidate_checks_via_snaphire.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) Once the SnapHire integration is set up, you can launch background checks and track their progress without leaving SnapHire. If you haven't set up the integration yet, see [Setting up the SnapHire integration](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-snaphire-integration) before continuing. ## Launch checks within SnapHire 1. Click on a candidate's name. ![01_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click **Attach to job**. ![02_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Select the job you want to attach the candidate to. ![03_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click **Attach candidate(s) to job**. ![04_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click **Done**. ![05_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/05_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click the number against the stage where Checkmate is mapped, for example, **Incoming**. ![06_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/06_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Ensure the **Assessment Hub** column has been added to your dashboard within that stage. If it has not been added, ask SnapHire to configure this for you. ![07_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/07_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. The candidate will appear with a purple **Check Ready** icon. Click the icon. ![08_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/08_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click **Start Assessment**. ![09_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/09_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click the orange **Check Action** icon. ![10_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/10_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. A window will open, prompting you to select the background checks you want to request. ![11_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/11_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. Click **here** to open the Checkmate window in a new tab. ![12_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/12_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) 1. A window will popup, prompting you to select your desired background checks. 2. Select the **Bundle** or individual checks you'd like to launch. If your organisation has more than one brand, select the appropriate **Brand**. 3. Once you've selected your checks and configured any options for those checks, scroll down and click **Start**. Tip Bundles are a quick and easy way to launch multiple checks for a candidate at once. [Learn more about bundles.](https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/creating-and-launching-bundles) ![Checks Selector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_widget_checks_selector.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) ## Monitor progress To monitor and review results, click on the **Assessment Hub** icon to open the Checkmate window ![13_candidate_checks_via_snaphire](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/13_candidate_checks_via_snaphire.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) The following 3 tabs allow you to view progress and edit candidate details: **Background Checks** - From here you can view the status of the check, add additional checks using the **Add Checks** button and download results when checks are complete. **Candidate** - This tab allows you to update the candidate's details at any time during the background check process. **History** - This tab shows a chronological log of events related to the candidate's background screening process. ![3 Candidate profile tabs](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_widget_monitoring_progress.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) ## View results Result files can be downloaded via the **Background Checks** tab when the check has been completed. ![View results](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_widget_view_results.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A53%3A23Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A53%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=s1KgtUsiR%2FTWIpOeD%2BchMDJ7x3hmiTgTTjzj4WeXIS8%3D) Need help? 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