ApplicantStack Now Has Texting!
ApplicantStack has introduced a new texting feature allowing users to send unlimited texts—including links to questionnaires—to candidates for $25/month per account, offering faster, more effective communication with a complete conversation history, which can significantly shorten time-to-hire and improve applicant engagement compared to email.
ApplicantStack now offers texting capabilities for its users.
Sign Up For Texting Now And Get July Free
Send unlimited texts for free during July by signing up before July 8.
How Does ApplicantStack Texting Work?
- ApplicantStack users can contact candidates via text message in addition to email.
- Texts can include links to questionnaires.
- Complete conversation history is retained and can be viewed by any user.
Affordable Texting For All Users On Your Account
Unlimited text messaging is available for $25 per month. All users on your account can text any applicant for one low monthly price.
Why Is Texting A Must-Have For Recruiting?
Consider the following statistics:
- 98% of text messages are opened, compared to a 20% email open rate.
- 95% of text messages are read within 3 minutes—most in under 5 seconds. (Source: Forbes, Slick Text)
- The response rate for SMS is 45%, while email response rate is 6%. (Source: Gartner)
- People respond to text messages in 90 seconds on average, compared to 90 minutes for email. (Source: CTIA)
Any way you measure it, texting is highly effective.
Connect With Applicants Immediately
You can send a text instead of an email any time you need to communicate with an applicant:
- Arrange interviews
- Send email follow-ups
- Reminders or requests to complete questionnaires
- Cancellations or reschedules
Easier For You And Easier For The Applicant
Once you text an applicant, they can text you going forward. Any user on your hiring team can respond, and the applicant will always see the same number. This makes communication natural and convenient for applicants, allowing them to send a quick text if they have a question or need to reschedule.
Shorten Time-To-Hire
Due to the near immediate response rate, texting can significantly shorten time-to-hire. This helps eliminate common process bottlenecks caused by waiting for email responses.
Texting Adds Even More Value To ApplicantStack
Adding texting to your ApplicantStack account increases the value of the platform. Using texting in addition to email sets your company apart and demonstrates technological advancement. Companies that connect via texting gain a competitive advantage.
The new texting feature is available to new and existing direct sale customers. It is not available during the free trial, but you can contact ApplicantStack for more information.
Source for texting statistics: https://www.marketingprofs.com/chirp/2017/33045/email-vs-sms-battle-of-the-heavyweights-infographic
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