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YC Work at a Startup (WaaS) integration and job board

Sync your Dover jobs to WaaS and automatically import WaaS candidates into Dover.

Updated over a week ago

Note: Only available to YC companies.

Export Dover jobs into WaaS

This allows you to post your Dover jobs, including job descriptions, to WaaS.

Step 1: In Dover...

  1. Go to app.dover.com and select a job

  2. Click Job Boards and select Y Combinator Work at a Startup (WaaS) job board

  3. Copy your unique job posting import URL (Dover Careers Page URL) and click I set it up

Step 2: In WaaS...

  1. Go to https://bookface.ycombinator.com/jobs/import

  2. Select Dover as your ATS system and paste your unique job posting import url

  3. Click Load jobs, pick jobs to import, and click Import selected jobs

Imported jobs will appear as Drafts with job descriptions synced from Dover. Edit the job description and click Publish to make them live.

Import WaaS candidates into Dover

This allows you to automatically sync candidates that apply to your WaaS jobs into Dover. It also enables you to one-click export WaaS candidates into Dover.

Get your Dover API key

  1. Navigate to the Job Boards view in Dover

  2. Click on the Y Combinator Work at a Startup (WaaS) job board

  3. Click Show Key to reveal your unique Work at a Startup key and copy it

Add Dover API key to WaaS

  1. Go to https://bookface.ycombinator.com/workatastartup/integrations

  2. Locate the Dover card and click Connect

  3. Paste your Dover API key and click Save

Connect your jobs

  1. Go to https://bookface.ycombinator.com/workatastartup/integrations, select Dover, and click Configure

  2. In the Link jobs to ATS section:

    • Select the Dover job that corresponds to your WaaS job

    • Click Save

  3. New applicants will automatically sync to Dover with source listed as "YC WaaS"

Note: Any candidates who were in your WaaS job prior to the sync will not show up in Dover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use this integration?

Only YC companies with active YC accounts can use this integration.

How do I find WaaS candidates in Dover?

Go to Application Review for your job and hover over the application date to see the candidate source. Use Dover's ATS to manage candidates through your process.

Will old WaaS applicants sync into Dover automatically?

No, once you connect a job to WaaS, only new applicants will automatically sync into Dover.

Can I export WaaS candidates manually into Dover?

Yes, you can manually export candidates from both the Candidates view and Inbox view if needed.

How can I identify WaaS applicants in Dover?

Y Combinator applicants will be marked with "YC WaaS" as their source in the Application Review interface.

Does candidate status sync between the platforms?

No, the status you set in Dover will not sync back to WaaS.

Why isn't my Dover job showing up on WaaS?

Make sure the WaaS job board is set to "Active" on your Dover job.

Do I need to publish jobs after using the Import Jobs feature in WaaS?

Yes, imported jobs appear as drafts. You'll need to edit the job description if needed and click Publish to make them live.

Can I select which jobs to import?

Yes, after loading your jobs, you can pick which specific jobs to import from the dropdown options.

Will job descriptions sync from Dover to WaaS?

Job descriptions are automatically synced from Dover when using the job import feature described above.

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