Quick and easy bulk candidate communications

If the words “only shortlisted applicants will be contacted” appear in your job ad, then you’ve already put yourself on the back foot. Candidates want to be clearly and consistently communicated with so that they can make informed decisions, too. It’s not just about your organisation’s outcomes. Rather, it’s a collaborative effort between you and your candidates to find the best fit for both parties. Keeping your candidates in the loop will keep them engaged or give them the closure they need to move on to the next opportunity. Set up bulk candidate communications With :Recruit Essentials, you can interact with applicants in bulk on a per-job basis. Use customisable pre-made email templates to communicate with candidates en masse. Plus, change the status of your candidates in bulk for better visibility and a smoother recruitment workflow. Step-by-step Login to :Recruit Essentials. In the left-hand navigation panel, select “Jobs” then click through to the job you want to set up. Switch from the Job “Overview” to the “Applications” tab, as indicated by Label 1 below. Then, refer to Label 2 – select which candidates you’d like to email in bulk by ticking the box on the left-hand side. Finally, hit the “Email” button indicated by Label 3 to compose your communications!

Link non-users to applications via email

If you report to a team member who doesn’t have access to :Recruit Essentials, you’ll be pleased to know that this won’t stand in the way of timely feedback. Reduced double handling and pesky resume downloads by simply sending your non-user a link to the applications in question. They can go on to view these applications right from their inbox without being asked to log in or have their user profile set up. How to link non-users to applications With :Recruit Essentials, you can loop non-users into the recruitment process with the click of a button. The Bulk External Email function enables you to send your top applications to your team member’s inbox from within :Recruit – no mess or fuss. Step-by-step Login to :Recruit Essentials. In the left-hand navigation panel, select “Jobs” then click through to the job you want to set up. Switch from the “Job” tab to the “Applications” tab, as indicated by Label 1 below. Then, refer to Label 2 below to find the option that suits your purpose: email candidates, email candidates by status, change status in bulk, and so on.  

Turn on email notifications for new applications

If you aren’t responding to talented candidates quickly, your competitors are. In a highly competitive candidate market, it’s increasingly important to communicate with applicants quickly and professionally. Reduce the risk of losing out on great candidates with timeous email notifications for new applications. Then, you’re poised to make contact and drive quicker recruitment processes. Never miss another application :Recruit Essentials enables you to turn on email notifications for new applications so that you and your team know exactly what your talent pool looks like at any time. Step-by-step Login to :Recruit Essentials. In the left-hand navigation panel, select “Jobs” then click through to the job you want to set up. Make your way from “General” to “Advanced” in the grey navigation bar below the job number. From there, add recipients and email address as required. Don’t forget to click “Update” before moving on! Here’s an example of what email notifications for new applications may look like in your inbox:

Why Choose Scout Talent

“I’m aware of the silly tricks that those in the industry play, which is why we use Scout Talent instead of an agency! We’ve actually done A/B testing on Scout Talent vs a recruiter, and the quality was chalk and cheese- no kidding, you can quote me.”

– Melissa Kirby
Sharpe and Abel

Our Total Talent Acquisition Software

Recruitment Campaign Services
The right mix of expertise, structure, and care, our recruitment campaigns make hiring faster, easier, and more cost-effective

Employer Branding
Position your company as an employer of choice with a strong employer brand

Employee Engagement Surveys
Gain insights on how your people feel at work so you can boost performance, retention, and culture

Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Expert recruiters and proven processes to hire top talent efficiently and more cost-effectively

Learning Services
We design customised digital training, delivered through a powerful LMS that streamlines, tracks, and measures learning—building skills and boosting performance.

Key Benefits

Expert-led campaigns crafted with strategy and care to connect you with the right people quickly, easily and cost-effectively.
Combine authentic employer branding with engagement insights to create workplaces where top talent wants to belong and stay.
Access seasoned recruiters who work inside your business—bringing flexibility and proven processes without the cost or risk of extra headcount.
Show candidates and employees you invest in their future with development pathways that make your organisation a magnet for great people.
Why Choose Scout Talent

“I’ve been a user of Scout’s software for many years, working with both the full enterprise solution :Recruit and the lite :Essentials platform. I appreciate that Scout offers fit-for-purpose options to suit different business needs.



Scout’s ATS has been instrumental in driving efficiency and productivity. In a previous project …This transformation saved our team significant time… and eliminated room for error with its intuitive workflow and transparent features.



It’s a fantastic product, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”

– Wendy Woodford
People and Culture Manager
Housing Trust

Our Total Talent Acquisition Software

:Recruit
Your AI-powered total talent acquisition ATS and CRM solution

:Recruit Essentials
Your AI-powered Lite version of :Recruit tailored for small organisations

:Onboard
Your digital contract creation

:Recruit Pro
Your AI-powered :Recruit + :Onboard, backed by human expertise, tools, analytics, and specialist support

:Engage
Your recruitment marketing and candidate pooling platform

Scout Learning
Your customisable LMS with specialist support

Scout Talent App
Your mobile application helping you hire on the go

Felix
Your AI-powered talent acquisition assistant

Key Features

Post once, publish everywhere, and track candidates from application to hire in a single platform.

Leverage AI to screen faster, uncover hidden talent, and craft compelling job ads that attract the right candidates.

Make confident hiring decisions with dashboards that highlight pipeline health, recruiter performance, and ROI.

Connect with job boards, HRIS, payroll, and more, keeping your recruitment process fluid and connected.