Recruiting Text Message Templates

Candidates answer texts they ignore as calls and emails. These templates cover the recruiting workflow from first outreach to first day. Swap in your merge fields, keep messages inside one segment where you can, and always identify your agency.

Merge fields like {first_name} fill in automatically per recipient when you send with Quick Send Business. Swap the bracketed placeholders for your details.

Shift and job outreach

Shift opening blast

Hi {first_name}, it's {recruiter_name} at {agency}. We have a {shift_time} {role} shift open {date} at {location}, {pay_rate}/hr. Reply YES to claim it. Reply STOP to opt out.

Send to your qualified, opted-in pool. First reply wins keeps response rates high.

New job match

Hi {first_name}, {agency} here. A new {role} role just opened in {city}: {pay_range}, {schedule}. Want the details? Reply YES and I'll send them over.

Past candidate re-engagement

Hi {first_name}, it's {recruiter_name} from {agency}. We worked together on your {previous_role} placement. We have new {role} openings that fit your background. Open to hearing about them?

Re-engaging past placements is the cheapest sourcing channel you have.

Referral ask

Hi {first_name}, {agency} pays {referral_bonus} for referrals we place. Know anyone looking for {role} work? Have them mention your name when they apply: {link}

Interviews

Interview invitation

Hi {first_name}, thanks for applying to {company} through {agency}. Are you available for a {length}-minute interview on {date} at {time}? Reply YES to confirm or send a better time.

Interview confirmation

Confirmed! {first_name}, your interview for {role} is {date} at {time}, {location_or_link}. Ask for {interviewer}. Reply R if you need to reschedule.

Interview reminder (day before)

Hi {first_name}, reminder: your {role} interview is tomorrow at {time}, {location_or_link}. Bring {documents}. Reply C to confirm or R to reschedule.

A day-before reminder cuts interview no-shows dramatically.

Interview follow-up

{first_name}, great speaking with you today. Next step: {next_step} by {date}. Questions in the meantime? Just reply here.

Offers and onboarding

Offer follow-up

Hi {first_name}, {company} sent your offer for {role} to your email. Take a look and reply here with any questions. We'd love your answer by {date}.

Document reminder

Hi {first_name}, one thing left before your start date: we still need your {document}. Upload it here: {link}. Reply if you hit any trouble.

First day details

Big day tomorrow, {first_name}! Report to {location} at {time}. Ask for {supervisor}. Wear {dress_code} and bring {items}. You've got this. Questions? Reply here.

First week check-in

Hi {first_name}, {recruiter_name} here. How's the first week at {company} going? Reply with a quick 1-10, and anything you want me to know.

Early check-ins catch placement problems while they are still fixable.

Recruiting & Staffing texting questions

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