Quick Comparison
| Feature | Snowball | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Event candidate capture | Staffing agency operations |
| Business card scanning | 2-second AI scan | Basic |
| Offline mode | Limited | |
| Voice notes | ||
| Job matching | Via tags | Native AI |
| Client management | Not available | Full CRM |
| VMS integration | Not available | Native |
| Reporting | Basic | Comprehensive |
The Opportunity
Bullhorn is the industry standard for staffing agencies. It handles clients, candidates, jobs, and placements. But when recruiters are at job fairs, networking events, or client sites, they need faster capture. That's Snowball.
How They Work Together
Speed at Scale
Job fairs mean hundreds of candidates. Scan cards in 2 seconds, add voice notes, move to the next person. Bullhorn's mobile isn't this fast.
Recruiter Notes
Voice notes capture the nuance: "Great attitude, light industrial experience, available immediately, prefers day shift." This context matters for placements.
Works Offline
Job fairs have terrible wifi. Snowball captures everything offline. Sync to Bullhorn when you're back at the office.
Instant Pipeline
Candidates flow into Bullhorn automatically. Start matching to jobs immediately.
The Combined Workflow
Capture in the field, place from Bullhorn.
Scan candidate cards rapidly, record voice notes
Mark by skill, availability, job type
Candidates flow into Bullhorn
Match to open jobs, submit to clients, make placements
Real Scenario: Staffing Agency Job Fair
A staffing agency sends 4 recruiters to a job fair. Over 6 hours, they capture 200 candidates with Snowball—each with voice notes about availability, skills, and preferences. Back at the office, all 200 are in Bullhorn, tagged and ready for matching. The agency fills 15 positions from one event.
What Syncs to Bullhorn
- Candidate records with full contact info
- Voice note transcripts as notes
- Tags for skills, availability, job type
- Source tracking (event, recruiter)
- Status flags for immediate availability
Connect to Bullhorn
Open Snowball Settings > Integrations
Select Bullhorn and authorize with API credentials
Configure candidate creation settings
Map Snowball tags to Bullhorn fields
Brief your recruiters—they'll love it
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bullhorn already have card scanning?
Bullhorn's mobile app has basic scanning, but it's not optimized for high-volume events. Snowball is built for speed and works offline.
Can I capture both candidates and clients?
Yes. Tag contacts as "candidate" or "client prospect" and configure Bullhorn to create the appropriate record type.
How do voice notes help placements?
Voice notes capture details that matter: availability, preferences, personality. This helps match candidates to the right jobs faster.
What Bullhorn editions work with this?
The integration works with Bullhorn editions that include API access. Contact Bullhorn for specific plan requirements.
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Capture contacts in the field and sync them automatically.