{"id":40986,"date":"2024-02-20T04:40:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T04:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onesaas.local\/au\/?post_type=industries&p=40986"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:52:21","slug":"sms-for-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"industries","link":"https:\/\/messagemedia.com\/au\/industries\/sms-for-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"SMS for recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Put text recruiting to work.<\/h1>\r\n \r\n

Get your jobs and your brand in front of the right candidates, at the right time \u2014 and nurture better relationships with prospects. See how texting is transforming recruiting.<\/p>\r\n \r\n \r\n

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In today\u2019s competitive job market, anything you can do as a recruiter to better connect with candidates will help you hire the best people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Well, we\u2019re here to let you in on a secret. Text recruiting \u2014 that is, using SMS as a key channel for communicating with prospective candidates and new hires \u2014 can make a big difference to the success of your recruitment strategy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is text recruiting?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essentially, text recruiting is when you use SMS to support your recruitment process. You can use it to reach out to job hunters, connect with candidates, tee up interviews, and so much more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You could even use text recruiting to send out a winning message. Like, \u201cGreat news, Sam, you\u2019ve got the job. I\u2019ll call you soon to nut out the details.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Using text to recruit is a powerful addition to your broader recruiting toolkit. It\u2019s a quick and easy way to make meaningful connections with candidates \u2014 and it might just help you land the top talent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here\u2019s why text recruiting works.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Text messages are the first thing people check after being away from their phones. In fact, 65% of people check their text messages at least 11 times a day, and 30% reply in 1 to 2 minutes<\/a>. No other communication channel comes close.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s why leading recruiters are adding text recruiting to their overall recruitment strategy. With SMS, you can:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Boost your reach.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you need to get in touch with candidates, what are your options? You\u2019ve got the phone, of course (but, who picks up these days?). You\u2019ve got email (but you may have to wait for a response). You\u2019ve got social channels, too. And you\u2019ve got SMS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t get us wrong. All these channels work. They all have their time and place in the recruitment process \u2014 there\u2019s no winner in the \u2018best channel\u2019 stakes. But by adding SMS, you effectively boost your reach and potentially connect with some candidates that you may otherwise miss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Certain messages suit certain channels \u2014 see what channel suits, and when<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reach top talent faster.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Want to get an offer out to someone faster than your competitors do? Send a quick text message, telling them to check their inbox for the paperwork.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Need to notify a bunch of potential candidates about a new job opportunity? Send a bulk SMS to all the job hunters on your list, at the click of a button \u2013 with a link to the job description on your website. Or try sending a personalised mobile landing page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be seen by more candidates.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With 98% open rates<\/a> and cut through, you can rest easy knowing your text messages are more likely to be seen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, if you need to make a last-minute change to a job interview time, send a quick text. Or if you want to make an offer a candidate can\u2019t resist, get on the text-line with full confidence that they\u2019ll get the memo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Make life easy-as-pie for recruiters.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With the right SMS service behind you, texting for recruiting purposes is super simple. You can send bulk SMS from your computer, set up automated messages and replies<\/a>, and reuse common templates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To show your candidates how much you care, you can easily personalise each message. And you can track it all from one central dashboard, so you know exactly where things are at.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

See more reasons why you should send text messages from your computer<\/a>, not your phone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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