Recruitment

SMS Use Cases for the Recruitment & Staffing Industry

5. Aptitude Test & Assessment Notifications

Coaching centers, companies & exam bodies send SMS for:

  • Online test links
  • Username/password
  • Test timings
  • Instructions

Perfect for bulk hiring drives.

6. Offer Letter Updates & Onboarding Communication

SMS supports:

  • Offer roll-out notifications
  • Document submission reminders
  • Joining date updates
  • Pre-onboarding communication

Helps manage offer dropouts — a major Indian hiring challenge.

7. Internal HR Communication

For employees:

  • Training reminders
  • Performance cycle alerts
  • HR policies
  • Mandatory compliance sessions

Useful for field and factory employees with limited email access.

Global SMS Use Cases for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Worldwide, SMS has become a core hiring tool for the modern workforce.

1. Application Acknowledgements & Status Updates

Global candidates expect transparency. SMS provides real-time updates:

  • "Your application is under review."
  • "You are shortlisted for the next round."
2. Interview Scheduling for Remote & Hybrid Roles
  • Zoom/Teams interview links
  • Pre-interview instructions
  • Time zone reminders
3. Recruitment Campaigns & Job Fairs
  • Virtual job fairs
  • Hiring events
  • Seasonal recruitment
  • Part-time & gig openings
4. Candidate Screening & Assessment Automation
  • Test login codes
  • Assessment reminders
  • Personality test links
5. Onboarding & HR Compliance
  • Background verification alerts
  • Document reminders
  • Contract-signing links
6. Temporary Workforce & Shift-Based Job Coordination
  • Shift allocation
  • Attendance reminders
  • Urgent shift openings
  • Location updates
How SMS Strengthens the Hiring Lifecycle
Sourcing Stage
  • Job alerts
  • Targeted openings
  • Walk-in notifications
Screening Stage
  • Shortlisting updates
  • Test reminders
  • Interview scheduling
Selection Stage
  • Offer notifications
  • Documentation steps
  • Joining reminders
Retention Stage
  • Training announcements
  • HR alerts
  • Internal communication
Why Recruiters Trust VA Networks
  • Lightning-fast delivery
  • Multi-language messaging
  • Works on basic phones
  • API-ready integrations
  • Reliable, scalable delivery
  • Exceptional support

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