{"id":2130,"date":"2024-02-08T11:27:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itelecenter.com\/blog\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2024-02-29T06:30:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T11:30:07","slug":"why-text-recruiting-is-big-tips-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itelecenter.com\/blog\/why-text-recruiting-is-big-tips-templates","title":{"rendered":"Why text recruiting is big in 2024 (tips + templates)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know? The average response time for a text message is 90 seconds.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If it isn\u2019t already obvious, let me repeat this \u2013 text messaging is the most commonly used form of communication, especially among Gen-Z and millennials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I mean, how many times do you check your phone every day? <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I rest my case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People aren\u2019t a big fan of talking on the phone. Business text messaging is a less intrusive but more effective way of reaching those who screen their calls before picking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is text recruiting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Text recruiting is the use of text messages to notify open job positions, communicate with candidates, and maintain contact throughout the hiring process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business SMS text messages can be used throughout the entire recruitment process, from initial contact all the way to extending an offer letter \u2013 notify candidates about new job opportunities, send interview reminders, answer candidates\u2019 questions, check-ins after an interview, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a recruiter, SMS text messaging is an easy way to connect, engage and bring the top candidates straight to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iTeleCenter,<\/a> for instance, is a virtual phone system built for recruiting teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should recruiters use<\/strong> text messaging?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Candidates get hundreds of emails each day, meaning it\u2019s easy for your message to get lost. In this fast-paced environment, if you are not set up to be mobile-first, then you\u2019re missing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates aren’t constantly checking their emails or answering phone calls from unknown numbers, but reading texts is another story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again \u2013 do you know how many times you check your phone each day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: Recruiters have a reported response rates<\/a> of 60 to 70% when they use SMS text messaging as a channel of communication with candidates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still unconvinced? Here are a few reasons you need to start text recruiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Younger generation relies on texting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More and more Gen-Z are entering the workforce, and millennials continue to move up their career paths, things are rapidly changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole remote-work movement or shift that we\u2019re looking at … it\u2019s the younger generation, candidates who are in their 20s and 30s who are advocating for it the most. The best way to reach these candidates in this day and age is through text messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, candidates, like to interact with recruiters on their terms, and most prefer text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Texting is fast and easy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How many of your candidates are at their desks scrolling through countless job listings and emails? How many of them pick up calls from unknown numbers? Not many, they\u2019ve got better things to do. By setting up automated text messages to your candidates, you\u2019re notifying them about their dream job right at the tip of their fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text messaging for recruiting increases callbacks, hiring and reduces candidate wait times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get hold of hard-to-reach candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every candidate is on social media or on job boards, many aren\u2019t. Texting is an effective way to quickly get in touch with these types of candidates and set up interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While emails may be missed, text messages have direct access to the individual no matter where they\u2019re located.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More interviews and fewer no shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I think every recruiter has gone through the process of finding the right candidate, nurturing them and setting up an interview only to lead to a no show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMS text messaging can help by sending interview reminders the day prior or on the morning of their interview \u2013 get their phone buzzing and keep them notified.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Recruitment text message templates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To give you more of an idea of how you can use text messaging for the recruitment process, we\u2019ve created some templates to help make sure you hit the right note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Template to introduce yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hi {first name}, {your name} from {your company}, here. There is an opening for {position} and based on your profile, I think it might be a great fit. Up for a quick chat?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template to schedule an interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hello {first name}, we loved your profile, and we\u2019d like to get you in for an interview. Would the 14th<\/sup> (Friday), 3:00 PM work for you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template to reduce no shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hi {first name}! Just a quick reminder that your interview is scheduled for 3:00 PM today. Here\u2019s the address {map URL}. Please reach out me If you have any other questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template to nurture and engage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hi {first name}. Did you get a chance to look at the offer I sent you? As you can probably tell, we’re thrilled to start working with you. We’ll have to close the position by {day of the week}, so feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template to reschedule an interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hello, {candidate name}. We\u2019ll have to reschedule your interview due to {reason}. Are you available on {Friday at 11 AM} instead?  Does that work for you or do you prefer another day or time this week? I apologize for the inconvenience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Template to get a fast reply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hello, {first name}. We haven’t heard from you in a while. Are you still interested in {position} role?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Checklist: The dos and don’ts of recruiting via SMS texting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve put together a checklist of all the text messaging dos and don\u2019ts so that you can start off on the right foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n