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Hiring Tip - Text Your Applicants

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Do you have trouble getting a response from applicants? One of the more frustrating tasks in the hiring process is following up with qualified applicants. 

And though emails and phone calls can work, there are a number of things that can go wrong--unanswered calls, full voicemail, overly aggressive spam filters, and seldom used email accounts are examples.

That’s why we often encourage our clients to include text messaging in their hiring process. According to one study, reply rates for text messaging outperform email 45% to 6%.That’s quite the advantage!

Simply put, text messaging saves time and speeds up the hiring process. And we all know that speed is critical for hiring the best candidates in a competitive job market.

 

How to Setup Text Messaging

Let’s look at two options: stand-alone and ATS.

The stand-alone option might be best for employers that want to experiment with texting applicants. There are countless providers out there, and with a well designed spreadsheet, applicant opt-ins, and strong communication among the hiring team this approach can be successful.

The other option is to use an applicant tracking system that includes text messaging. The advantage to this approach is that the hiring team can work right from the applicant record. Communications are logged in real-time, so everyone’s on the same page. And it’s easy to send both a text and email message with one click.




ExactHire Solutions

ExactHire offers ATS software and an outsourced solution to clients based upon their needs and resources. Both are backed by our team of SHRM certified strategists. To learn more, click on the links below.

 

ExactHire ATS

Use our powerful software to manage the hiring process more effectively. From online applications and automated job posting, to text messaging and interview scheduling, our software helps you decrease time-to-hire while providing you insight into the health of your hiring process.

 

Learn More: https://www.exacthire.com/applicant-tracking-software/  

Full Service Hiring

Outsource the time-consuming aspects of hiring (writing and posting job ads, screening and replying to applicants, scheduling and conducting candidate interviews), and we’ll deliver you a short list of candidates to consider. Learn More: https://www.exacthire.com/full-service-hiring/