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Integrating Microsoft Outlook with Recooty

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Integrating Microsoft Outlook with Recooty allows you to streamline interview scheduling while ensuring visibility of all events within your calendar. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect your Microsoft account with Recooty and highlights how Microsoft Outlook can assist you in managing your interviews effectively.

Benefits of Microsoft Outlook Integration

  • Automatically create Microsoft Outlook calendar events for scheduled interviews.

  • View all events and details, including already booked slots, during the scheduling process to prevent conflicts.

  • Enhanced organization and reminders for upcoming meetings.

Prerequisites

  • A Microsoft account with organizational admin privileges or a user account from a licensed organization.

  • The organization must have an active Microsoft license.

  • Access to your Recooty dashboard.

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

Step 1: Log in to Your Recooty Account

  1. Navigate to the Recooty website and log in to your account.

  2. Go to the Settings section in the dashboard.

Step 2: Navigate to Integrations

  1. In the Settings section, click on the API & Integrations > Calendar & Meeting.

  2. Find the Microsoft Outlook integration option and click Connect Microsoft Outlook.

Step 3: Authorize Recooty to Access Your Microsoft Account

  1. You will be redirected to the Microsoft login page.

  2. Log in with your Microsoft credentials if you are not already logged in.

  3. Ensure that you are using an organizational account with the necessary admin privileges or licensed user account.

  4. Grant the necessary permissions for Recooty to create and manage calendar events.

  5. Click Accept to finalize the authorization.

Step 4: Confirm Integration

  1. Once authorized, you will be redirected back to Recooty.

  2. A confirmation message will indicate that Microsoft Outlook has been successfully connected.

Using Microsoft Outlook with Recooty

Scheduling Interviews with Microsoft Outlook

  1. Navigate to the Interviews section in Recooty.

  2. Create a new interview or edit an existing one.

  3. Select the suitable option as the interview scheduling method.

  4. While booking the interview, the slots of the interviewer that are already booked in the calendar will be visible on the side, ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts.

  5. Recooty will automatically create a Microsoft Outlook calendar event for the scheduled interview.

  6. Automated updates will be provided for reminders about the events.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Fixes

  • Authorization Failed: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions for the Microsoft account and that you are logged in using an organizational admin user account from a licensed organization.

  • Calendar Events Not Generating: Verify the Microsoft Outlook integration status in the Integrations tab of Recooty’s settings.

  • Connectivity Issues: Check your internet connection and ensure that both Recooty and Microsoft Outlook services are operational.

Disconnecting Microsoft Outlook from Recooty

  1. Go to the Settings section in Recooty.

  2. Click on the Integrations tab.

  3. Find the Microsoft Outlook integration and click Disconnect.

  4. Confirm the action to remove the Microsoft Outlook integration.

By integrating Microsoft Outlook with Recooty, you simplify your interview scheduling process while ensuring all details and existing appointments are managed effectively.

Contact Support

If you encounter any issues during the integration process or while using Microsoft Outlook with Recooty, please contact Recooty support at [email protected].

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