In recruitment, speed makes the difference: a good candidate is gone fast. SMS gives HR departments and staffing agencies a direct communication channel with candidates and employees.
In the hiring process
- Interview reminders: fewer interview no-shows.
- Status updates: "You have advanced to the next round."
- Quick confirmations: "Are you available for a phone call tomorrow at 11:00?"
- Onboarding: first-day information for new hires.
Internal communication
Beyond recruitment, SMS is useful for urgent internal announcements: shift changes, emergency alerts or reminders for staff who do not sit at a desk. With campaigns and automations you send them easily to groups.
Conclusion
In HR, fast and reliable communication improves the candidate experience and reduces drop-offs. See our solutions for recruitment & HR.
Frequently asked questions
Email is often ignored or lands in spam. SMS is almost always read, and read immediately, which makes it ideal for reminders and urgent confirmations.
For messages related to a candidate's job application, different rules apply than for promotional messages. Always communicate transparently.
Yes, you can organize contacts into groups and send targeted announcements or reminders.