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Text marketing for recruiting & HR.

Reach candidates where they actually respond. Texting beats email and LinkedIn for open and response rates — so you fill roles faster.

★★★★★ Built for recruiters & staffing firms

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Apex Staffing
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Today 9:41 AM
Hi Taylor! ? A warehouse role just opened that fits your profile — $22/hr, days. Interested? Reply YES.
YES!
90%
of texts read within 3 minutes
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your whole team texts from
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for candidates to say yes
Why texting for recruiting

Reach candidates where they reply

Emails get ignored and LinkedIn messages sit unread. Texts get answered.

Reach talent at scale

Notify your whole talent pool about new openings in one send — and watch the replies roll in.

Interview reminders

Cut interview no-shows with reminders that keep candidates prepared and on time.

Faster than email or LinkedIn

Texts get higher open and response rates, so candidates move through your pipeline faster.

One-to-one conversations

Have real, personal conversations with candidates from a shared team inbox.

Five ways recruiters use it

How recruiters use texting

From the job blast to the interview reminder — here’s SMS filling roles faster.

Job openings

Notify your talent pool

Text your whole candidate list about a new opening and let interested candidates reply in one tap.

Mass job-opening alerts
Text-to-apply links
One-reply interest
Sample text
Hi {first_name}! ? A {role} role just opened — {pay}. Interested? Reply YES and I’ll send details.
Interview scheduling

Confirmations and reminders

Confirm interviews and send reminders so candidates show up prepared and on time.

Interview confirmations
Day-before and day-of reminders
One-tap reschedule
Sample text
Reminder, {first_name}: your interview at {company} is {date} at {time} ? Reply C to confirm — good luck!
Applications & screening

Prompt and pre-screen

Nudge qualified candidates to apply and send screening-quiz links to filter your pipeline at scale.

Application reminders
Screening-quiz links
Bulk pre-qualification
Sample text
Hi {first_name}! Finish your application for the {role} role here — takes 3 min: {link}. We’d love to move you forward!
Candidate updates

Status without the silence

Keep candidates in the loop on their status so your firm stands out — and they stay engaged.

Status updates
Offer and onboarding texts
Redeployment outreach
Sample text
Good news, {first_name}! ? {company} wants to move you to a final interview. Reply and I’ll share the details.
1:1 outreach

Personal, at scale

Have real conversations with candidates from a shared inbox — schedule outreach without monitoring it live.

Personalized 1:1 messaging
Scheduled outreach
Shared team inbox
Sample text
Hi {first_name}, it’s Sam at Apex ? Saw your background in logistics — open to a quick chat about a new role?
Steal these

Recruiting texts candidates answer

Personalize every text with merge tags like
Merge tags
{first_name}Candidate first name
{role}Role / position
{company}Hiring company
{date}Interview date
{time}Interview time
{pay}Pay rate
{link}Apply or screening link
Custom fields
Track anything you want — names, dates, balances, or any detail you keep on a contact. If you can store it, you can merge it into a text.
Job opening
Hi {first_name}! ? A {role} role just opened — {pay}. Interested? Reply YES and I’ll send details.
✓✓ Delivered
Interview reminder
Reminder, {first_name}: your interview at {company} is {date} at {time} ? Reply C to confirm — good luck!
✓✓ Delivered
Application nudge
Hi {first_name}! Finish your application for the {role} role here — takes 3 min: {link}
✓✓ Delivered
Status update
Good news, {first_name}! ? {company} wants a final interview. Reply and I’ll share the details.
✓✓ Delivered

Built for every kind of recruiter

Agency recruiters

Manage more candidate relationships and move faster than firms still relying on email.

Sample text
Hi {first_name}! ? New {role} role that fits you — {pay}. Want the details? Reply YES.
In-house talent teams

Keep candidates engaged through your pipeline with timely updates and interview reminders.

Sample text
Reminder: your interview with our team is {date} at {time} ? Reply C to confirm. We’re excited to meet you!
Staffing firms

Notify a big talent pool about openings and redeploy contractors in minutes.

Sample text
Shift available this week, {first_name}: {role}, {pay} ? Reply YES to claim it before it’s gone!
Healthcare & travel staffing

Fill urgent assignments fast and keep travelers updated on credentials and starts.

Sample text
New 13-week assignment in {company} just opened, {first_name} ? {pay}. Interested? Reply and I’ll send specs.
Hourly & high-volume

Reach and screen large candidate pools quickly with text-to-apply and quizzes.

Sample text
Hiring now: {role}, {pay} ? Apply in 3 minutes — text APPLY or tap: {link}. Start as soon as this week!
RPO & search

Run personalized outreach for multiple clients from one dashboard, each tracked.

Sample text
Hi {first_name}, it’s Sam ? A leadership role just opened that matches your background — open to a quick chat?
Compliant by default

Candidates’ trust, protected

We keep your texts on the right side of the rules so you can focus on placements.

TCPA-compliant
Consent capture and one-tap STOP on every message.
Private & individual
Each text lands one to one — candidates never see each other’s numbers.
Here when you need us

Set up fast — humans when you need them

You make placements, not manage software. Get going on your own and reach a real person when you need one.

Self-serve setup in minutes
Your number, templates, and outreach live the same day.
Connects to your ATS
Sync your applicant-tracking and CRM tools through Zapier.
Your list is yours
Export candidate contacts anytime — no lock-in.

Loved by thousands of organizations

“Textspot has saved me a lot of time and phone calls, and it’s easy for people to respond. The cost can’t be beat!”

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Mary B.
Health Manager

“Great product! Easy to use, easy navigation, very reasonably priced. It does exactly what I need it to do.”

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Elizabeth V.
Owner / Operator

“It’s a very convenient tool to reach out to the public and members of our organization — and support is great.”

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Heather T.
Administrative Assistant

Recruiting texting, frequently asked

Where does SMS fit in the hiring process?

Everywhere — sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offers, and onboarding all move faster when you add texting.

How does SMS help me find qualified candidates?

Send screening-quiz links by text to pre-qualify candidates in bulk, then move the best ones forward.

Will it cut interview no-shows?

Yes. Confirmations and reminders keep candidates prepared and on time, so fewer interviews fall through.

Does it integrate with my ATS?

Yes — connect TextSpot to hundreds of tools through Zapier, including applicant-tracking systems and CRMs.

Reach candidates where they reply

Notify talent, schedule interviews, and fill roles faster. Start a free trial — sending in minutes.

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