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<\/h2>\nWe\u2019re thrilled to announce our latest SMS enhancements, designed to streamline communication and create a more engaging hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. Whether you\u2019re seeking to improve consistency, automate workflows, or create a more personalised touch, these features are here to elevate your recruitment process.<\/p>\n
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Integrating your Twilio account allows you to:<\/p>\n
This optional upgrade not only enhances your organisation\u2019s image but also reduces per-message costs, making it a valuable investment for organisations with frequent SMS needs.<\/p>\n
Our new entity-level SMS templates enable businesses to:<\/p>\n
These templates are also accessible via the Scout Talent App, empowering hiring managers to:<\/p>\n
Simplify job management with:<\/p>\n
Create a seamless and engaging experience for candidates by:<\/p>\n
Get even more out of the Scout Talent App with our SMS enhancements.<\/p>\n
Unlock even more flexibility for hiring managers who need to:<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re ready to transform your hiring process with these SMS enhancements or have any questions, let us know! Our team is here to guide you through activation and ensure you get the most out of these features.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We\u2019re thrilled to announce our latest SMS enhancements, designed to streamline communication and create a more engaging hiring experience for candidates and hiring managers alike. Whether you\u2019re seeking to improve consistency, automate workflows, or create a more personalised touch, these features are here to elevate your recruitment process. Free Enhancements Automated SMS Notifications:\u00a0Candidates receive instant SMS updates when their applications are received. Status Change Updates:\u00a0Notify candidates automatically when their application status changes (e.g. Hired, Offer Accepted). SMS Forwarding:\u00a0Automatically forward application status updates to designated recipients. Smart Form Links:\u00a0Send candidates or hiring managers links via SMS to complete smart forms. Interview and Event Invitations:\u00a0Invite candidates to interviews or events effortlessly using SMS. Optional Branded SMS now available Use your own local number or a custom Sender ID (e.g. ScoutTalent) for a branded communication experience. Reduce per-message costs when sending out high volumes of SMS to candidates. How These Enhancements Transform Your Recruitment Process 1. Enhanced Customisation with Twilio Integration Integrating your Twilio account allows you to: Personalise your SMS sender ID for a more professional impression. Use alphanumeric codes to align your communication with your brand identity. This optional upgrade not only enhances your organisation\u2019s image but also reduces per-message costs, making it a valuable investment for organisations with frequent SMS needs. 2. Consistent Messaging with Entity-Level SMS Templates Our new entity-level SMS templates enable businesses to: Standardise communication across hiring managers. Ensure a professional tone for every candidate interaction. These templates are also accessible via the Scout Talent App, empowering hiring managers to: Send initial reach-outs. Provide timely updates. Quickly shortlist candidates. 3. Automated SMS Workflows for Job Management Simplify job management with: Automated SMS notifications for application status changes. Configurable auto SMS forwarding to designated stakeholders. Tools to invite candidates to interviews and events via SMS, saving time and ensuring clarity. 4. Elevating the Candidate Journey Create a seamless and engaging experience for candidates by: Keeping them informed with timely SMS updates. Using placeholders in SMS templates for personalised communication. Inviting them to interviews or events directly via text, simplifying logistics. Benefits of the Enhanced SMS Features Efficiency:\u00a0Automate communication workflows to reduce manual effort and save time. Consistency:\u00a0Maintain a unified tone and messaging across your organisation. Mobile-Friendly:\u00a0Ensure a streamlined experience for hiring managers and candidates, wherever they are. SMS Enhancements in the Scout Talent App Get even more out of the Scout Talent App with our SMS enhancements. Unlock even more flexibility for hiring managers who need to: Initiate candidate communication via SMS. Access standardised SMS templates for consistent messaging. Provide updates on the go. Ready to Activate These Features? If you\u2019re ready to transform your hiring process with these SMS enhancements or have any questions, let us know! Our team is here to guide you through activation and ensure you get the most out of these features.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-update"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t