SMS Marketing for Recruiting Firms

Use two-way SMS to connect with candidates, confirm interviews, update clients, and streamline recruiting with automated campaigns.

Built for Recruiting Firms

  • Send interview confirmations, job updates, and candidate follow-ups from your firm’s main number

  • Automate reminders for interviews, onboarding checklists, and post-placement follow-ups

  • Segment by role type, client, or stage in the hiring process to send precise, relevant updates

  • Connect your ATS, CRM, or HR tools so candidate records, job orders, and communication stay aligned

Launch SMS That Candidates Actually Read

Candidates and clients expect quick responses. SMS ensures job alerts, interview reminders, and status updates are delivered instantly, helping firms fill roles faster and strengthen relationships.

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

70%

of consumers want to text organizations

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Build opt-in lists via career fairs, job boards, and QR codes on your website. Send targeted job alerts, hiring event invites, and client promotions while tracking engagement with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Cut no-shows with automated reminders for interviews and assessments. After-hours auto-replies confirm inquiries, capture candidate details, and set expectations for recruiter follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Recruiters never miss a candidate or client message with the mobile app. Track responses, placements, and campaign performance, and sync data with your ATS or CRM.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Qualified Candidates and Faster Placements

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Recruiting Firms

What can recruiting firms do with SMS?
You can send job alerts, confirm interviews, update candidates, follow up with clients, request documents, and promote hiring events. SMS speeds up communication and keeps everyone informed.
How quickly do candidates respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS ideal for time-sensitive updates like interview scheduling, job offers, or onboarding steps.
Can we use our existing recruiting number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your firm’s main number so candidates and clients can call or text the same line. Messages can be routed to recruiters automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When candidates or clients text after hours, an auto-reply confirms receipt, requests basic details, and informs them when a recruiter will respond.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by role, candidate stage, or client account. Track responses, interview confirmations, and placements to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with ATS or CRM systems? +
Textellent integrates with ATS and CRM platforms, syncing candidate records, job orders, and communication history automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Candidates opt in through job applications, career events, or keywords. Each SMS contains opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically to maintain compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Recruiting firms can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS alerts, reminders, and workflows before upgrading.