Using the Bullhorn for Email Gadget in Outlook

Manage Bullhorn records and emails directly from Outlook. The gadget automatically finds the sender's record, shows relevant details, and lets you add tasks, notes, and attachments—all without leaving your inbox.

Requirements: Microsoft Office 365 or Exchange 2016+, and email integration must be enabled. See Enabling Bullhorn for Email (with Outlook) for setup.

Before You Begin

  • You must be logged into both Outlook and Bullhorn in the same browser.

  • Enable pop-ups when prompted by your browser—the gadget uses pop-ups for some actions.

Open the Gadget

  1. Log into Bullhorn in your web browser.

  2. In Outlook, select the Bullhorn for Email icon in the ribbon (top toolbar in Office 365 or sidebar in older versions).

  3. The gadget opens as a panel on the right side of your screen.

  4. Log in using your Bullhorn credentials.

The gadget is now ready to use. Select any email in your inbox to view the associated Bullhorn record.

If You Can't Find the Gadget

The gadget appears in different locations depending on your Outlook version:

  • Office 365: Look for the Bullhorn icon in the ribbon at the top of the screen.

  • Outlook 2016+: The icon appears in the right-side toolbar.

If you don't see the icon, the gadget may not be deployed yet. Contact your admin or see Enabling Bullhorn for Email (with Outlook) for setup.

View Record Information

When you select an email, the gadget automatically searches for the sender's email address and displays their record.

  • Click the record name to open the full record in Bullhorn.

  • Click Actions to quickly add a task or note to the record.

The gadget footer shows details depending on the record type:

  • Candidate: Resume and recent notes

  • Contact: Open jobs at their company and recent notes

  • Lead: Recent notes

Create a New Record From an Email

  1. Select the email body or an attachment (like a resume).

  2. The gadget prompts you to create a new record.

  3. Review the auto-populated information and click to create the record in Bullhorn.

Add an Attachment to a Record

  1. Select the email attachment you want to add.

  2. Click Attach.

The file is uploaded to Bullhorn and linked to the record.