Slack

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Overview

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Setup

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Create a Slack app

1. Visit the Slack API portal
2. Create a new app for your workspace
3. Configure the required permissions (chat:write, channels:read)

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Install to workspace

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Configure in Firstwork

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Slack Message Action

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Message Formatting

*New Application Received*

Candidate: {{application.candidate.first_name}} {{application.candidate.last_name}}
Hiring Flow: {{application.hiring_flow.name}}
Stage: {{application.current_stage.name}}
Applied: {{application.created_at}}

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Common Use Cases

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Best Practices

• Use dedicated channels for different notification types to avoid noise
• Include relevant links in messages so team members can take action quickly
• Set up rules to only notify on important events, not every minor change
• Use thread replies for related updates to keep channels organized