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ActionLeverUpdated May 2026

How do I fetch a Lever opportunity (candidate)?

Short answer: Drop the "LeverGet Lever Opportunity" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Opportunity ID
opportunity_id
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"opportunity_id": "{{trigger.opportunity_id}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": {
"id": "abc",
"name": "Jane Doe",
"owner": {
"name": "Recruiter"
},
"stage": {
"text": "Phone Screen"
},
"emails": [
"jane@x.com"
],
"phones": [
{
"value": "+1888"
}
]
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Lever Opportunity.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Get Lever Opportunity.

What does the Get Lever Opportunity action do in Lever?
Returns a candidate-as-person record (Lever's opportunity is the candidate, not the deal) with applications, resume, notes, archive reason. The standard lookup for hiring workflows.
What inputs does Get Lever Opportunity require?
Required: Opportunity ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Lever returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get Lever Opportunity support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Lever Opportunity inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Lever's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Lever actions.

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