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Keep Ashby candidate tags current from Jira

When an issue update confirms a candidate skill or category, apply the matching existing Ashby tag to the candidate record.

Trigger

Updated Issue

Fires when an existing issue is changed in the Jira project you configure — for example its status, assignee, or any other field on the issue is updated. Only issues in that project produce an event. It does not fire on comment activity: adding, editing, or deleting a comment on an issue will not produce an event from this trigger.

Action

Add Candidate Tag

Add a tag to a candidate in Ashby. Use this to categorize and organize candidates with existing tags from the system. This action allows you to apply labels/tags to candidates for filtering, searching, and organizational purposes. Tags must already exist in the system - use LIST_CANDIDATE_TAGS to view available tags or CREATE_CANDIDATE_TAG to create new ones. The response includes the full updated candidate object when successful, showing the newly added tag in the candidate's tags array. If a candidate already has the tag, the operation will still succeed idempotently.

Why this helps

Updated candidate signals can remain buried in Jira history while Ashby filters use stale tags.

  • Reflect verified candidate signals in recruiting filters.
  • Reduce manual tag maintenance after an issue changes.
  • Keep tags grounded in existing Ashby categories.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Jira and Ashby once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel.
  • 3Describe which Jira changes confirm a skill or category, how to find the candidate, and which existing Ashby tag to apply.
  • 4Pick the Jira Updated Issue trigger for the configured project and choose where run reports go.
  • 5Test with one real update and confirm the tag on the candidate.

Questions about this workflow

Can this create a tag that does not exist yet?

No. This action adds an existing tag to a candidate. Use Ashby to create the tag first if needed.

What if the update removes or contradicts a previous signal?

Specify whether to add tags only or how to handle changed information. If the appropriate action is unclear, have Notis report it for review.

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Jira to Ashby. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Jira triggers

Ashby actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Add Candidate to Project

Add a candidate to a project in Ashby. Projects are sourcing initiatives or recruiting campaigns used to organize and track candidate pipelines. Use this to associate candidates with specific sourcing efforts. Common use cases: - Adding sourced candidates to recruiting campaigns - Organizing candidates by sourcing channel or initiative - Tracking candidates in specific hiring projects Requires candidatesWrite permission. Returns the updated candidate object on success, or error details if the candidate or project is not found.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Add Candidate Tag

Add a tag to a candidate in Ashby. Use this to categorize and organize candidates with existing tags from the system. This action allows you to apply labels/tags to candidates for filtering, searching, and organizational purposes. Tags must already exist in the system - use LIST_CANDIDATE_TAGS to view available tags or CREATE_CANDIDATE_TAG to create new ones. The response includes the full updated candidate object when successful, showing the newly added tag in the candidate's tags array. If a candidate already has the tag, the operation will still succeed idempotently.

ActionInstant

New Issue

Fires when a new issue is created in the Jira project you configure. Only issues created in that project produce an event.

TriggerInstant

Add Hiring Team Member

Add an Ashby user to a hiring team at the application, job, or opening level. Use this when you need to assign a team member to participate in the hiring process with a specific role. Requires the organizationWrite permission.

ActionInstant

New Project

Triggered when a new project is added in Jira

TriggerInstant

Add User to Interviewer Pool

Add a user to an interviewer pool. Use this to assign interviewers to interview pools for scheduling and coordination. Requires the hiringProcessMetadataWrite permission.

ActionInstant

Updated Issue

Fires when an existing issue is changed in the Jira project you configure — for example its status, assignee, or any other field on the issue is updated. Only issues in that project produce an event. It does not fire on comment activity: adding, editing, or deleting a comment on an issue will not produce an event from this trigger.

TriggerInstant

Add Opening Job

Adds a job to an opening (job requisition) in Ashby ATS. An opening represents a position to be filled, while a job defines the role details. This action associates an existing job with an existing opening, allowing multiple jobs to be linked to a single opening. Use this when you need to add job definitions to an opening or when creating multi-role requisitions. Requires the jobsWrite permission. On success, returns the updated opening with the job added to its jobIds array. On failure, returns error details with specific error codes.

ActionInstant

Add Opening Location

Tool to add a location to an opening (job requisition). Use when you need to associate a location with an existing opening. Requires the jobsWrite permission.

ActionInstant

Anonymize Candidate

Anonymize a candidate by removing personally identifiable information. Use this when you need to permanently anonymize a candidate's data. This action cannot be reversed and requires all of the candidate's applications to be in the archived or hired state.

ActionInstant

Approve Offer

Approve an offer or a specific approval step within an offer's approval process. This action supports two modes: - Complete offer approval: Provide only offerId to approve the entire offer - Step-specific approval: Provide offerId, approvalStepId, and userId to approve a specific step When approving a specific step, both approvalStepId and userId are required together. Requires the 'offersWrite' permission.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Jira and Ashby, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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