Overview
Dover's Lever integration via their API enables automated candidate management and synchronization between both platforms.
This integration is only available for paid Dover plans.
Key features
Prevents duplicate candidate outreach
Automatically adds candidates to Lever
Syncs candidate status between systems
Manages inbound applicants from job boards
Tracks interview stages and feedback
Initial setup
Connect Dover to Lever
Navigate to app.dover.io/setup/company
Select ATS Settings
Choose Lever from the dropdown
Click Connect to Lever
On the authorization page:
Log in to your Lever account if needed
Click Allow to grant Dover access
Wait for the confirmation screen
Sync Dover jobs to Lever
Navigate to app.dover.io/setup/company
Select ATS Settings
Click Edit next to each job
Configure the following Lever settings:
Select the corresponding Lever job name
Choose whom Dover should post on behalf of (recommended: hiring manager)
Set when candidates should be added to Lever
Sync applicants to Dover
Configure additional settings as needed
Click Save and Next
Candidate synchronization
Information synced to Lever
Candidate Name
Candidate Email
Current title (when available)
LinkedIn profile
Resume
Dover Source
Initial call notes (with Dover Interviewer)
Email correspondence
Scheduled interview details
Stage mappings
Dover automatically maps candidates to these Lever stages:
Initial Response
Status: RESPONDED
Timing: When candidate replies to outreach
Not Interested
Status: ARCHIVED
Rejection reason: Timing
Timing: When candidate declines
Rejected
Status: ARCHIVED
Rejection reason: Underqualified
Timing: When rejected in Dover
Approved
Status: Moves to first interview stage
Timing: When approved in Slack
Interview plan mapping
Select your job in Dover
Go to Interview Plan
Edit each interview stage
Under ATS stage mapping:
Map Dover stages to corresponding Lever stages
Ensure each Dover stage maps to a unique Lever stage
Configure for all active stages
Note: All Lever instances use "Underqualified" and "Timing" as default rejection reasons. Custom rejection reasons are not currently supported.
Inbound candidate management
Dover tags in Lever
For inbound candidates, Dover adds the following tags:
Dover Recommends Advance: Candidate passes job criteria
Dover Recommends Reject: Candidate fails job criteria
Processing steps
Candidates apply through job boards
Dover filters through job persona
Tags are added to Lever profile
Candidates appear in Slack for review
Status tracking
Dover tracks these stages from Lever
Recruiter Screen/Initial Call → Initial Call
Hiring manager screen/Technical Screen → 2nd Interview
Take home assignments → Take-Home
Onsite/Face-to-Face → Onsite
Offer → Offer
Final states: hired, rejected, withdrew
Synchronization timing
Standard sync: Up to 5 minutes
Stage updates: Real-time when possible
Status changes: Checked regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do approved candidates show different approvers?
Actions in Lever are attributed to the team member assigned in Lever settings, typically the Hiring Manager. Update this in your job's interview plan settings.
Does Dover support Lever Easy Book Links?
No, Dover uses its own scheduling system but automatically adds scheduling details to Lever profiles. After calls are booked:
A note is added to the candidate profile
Dover sends an email with the Lever URL for feedback
Feedback can be added via the three-dot menu in Lever
Why can't Dover use agency access?
Dover requires API access for:
Automated candidate management
Duplicate prevention
Programmatic candidate addition These features aren't available through the agency portal.
How do I resolve sync issues?
Contact your Dover contact for assistance with:
Stage mapping problems
Candidate synchronization issues
Integration configuration
How long does it take for candidates to appear in Lever?
Typically up to 5 minutes after:
Candidate response to outreach
Approval in Slack
Stage changes in either system
What does the "Dover Reviewing" tag mean?
When you have Lever configured as an inbound channel, Dover reviews candidates who are in the New Applicant stage. These candidates will show one of these tags:
Dover Reviewing: Currently being evaluated against your job criteria
Dover Recommends Advance: Passed job criteria and ready for review in Slack
Dover Recommends Reject: Did not meet job criteria
Dover only reviews applications in the New Applicant stage. Once Dover completes its review, the "Dover Reviewing" tag will be replaced with a recommendation tag.