• DATA SYNC
  • STATUS UPDATES
  • ACCURACY
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to update candidate and job records with your AI

Connect Bullhorn to your AI client once. After that, you can change data in your ATS just by talking to your agent.

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Short answer

How do I update Bullhorn records using AI?

You tell your AI what needs changing, and it uses the Bullhorn MCP to modify specific candidate or job order fields. This keeps your ATS data current without you having to click through menus or search for individual records manually.

The results

Where your updates land.

Your AI handles the data entry and status changes directly in Bullhorn.

DATA SYNC

Updated candidate profiles

The AI modifies contact info, skills, or notes on specific candidates. Your Bullhorn records stay accurate as you work.

STATUS UPDATES

Changed job order states

Move job orders through different stages of your workflow. Your agent handles the status transitions for you.

ACCURACY

Verified record details

The AI pulls existing data to ensure it has the right context before making any changes. This prevents accidental overwrites.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual oversight

You decide when a change is necessary. The AI only acts on the specific instructions you give it.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a change.

The AI moves from finding the right record to applying your updates.

  1. Locate the record

    The AI searches Bullhorn to find the exact candidate or job order you are talking about.

    get_entity

  2. Verify current data

    It checks the existing fields to make sure the update makes sense in context.

    get_entity

  3. Apply the update

    The AI pushes the new information or status change directly into the Bullhorn database.

    update_entity

  4. Confirm completion

    The agent tells you once the record has been successfully modified.

    update_entity

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger updates in Bullhorn.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual Bullhorn names or IDs.

Bullhorn Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LgGCtOxXzAnTxXvMqzqt1nPFIeJLoOPUa37B9McU/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Bullhorn capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bullhorn-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LgGCtOxXzAnTxXvMqzqt1nPFIeJLoOPUa37B9McU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Update the status of job order [ID] to 'Filled'.

  • Change the phone number for candidate [Name] to [Phone Number].

  • Add a note to candidate [Name] saying they are interested in remote roles.

  • Set the current stage of the [Job Title] job order to 'Interviewing'.

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Start here

Connect Bullhorn once, then ask.

Log in via the secure link to connect your Bullhorn account. Once connected, your agent is ready to manage your records.

Connect Bullhorn to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete candidate records?

    No. The current tools only allow for retrieving and updating existing information.

  • 02

    Does the AI need me to find the Record ID first?

    Not necessarily. If you provide a name or job title, the AI can use its search capabilities to find the correct ID for you.

  • 03

    Will my Bullhorn login be shared with the AI model?

    No. Your credentials stay encrypted and are only used to maintain the connection between the MCP and Bullhorn.

  • 04

    Can the AI create entirely new job orders?

    No. The AI is limited to updating existing entities using the provided tools.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which candidate I mean?

    It uses the information you provide in your prompt to search for and identify the specific entity in Bullhorn.

  • More questions about Bullhorn? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Bullhorn Connector can do

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