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:
