Are you tired of waiting endlessly for candidates to join interviews only to be met with frustrating no-shows? We hear you! At Occupop, we understand the challenges of online recruitment, and we're here to transform your hiring experience. Say goodbye to wasted time and missed opportunities. Say hello to a more efficient, reliable, and hassle-free interview process with our latest feature: SMS Confirmations for Interviews. 🙂
Why SMS Confirmations for Interviews?
📩 Instant Communication: Ensure that candidates receive a reminder of their scheduled interview, which could save valuable time in your workday by not waiting around for candidates.
🚫 Reduce No-Shows: By sending SMS reminders, you'll decrease the likelihood of no-shows.
🌟 Enhanced Candidate Experience: Impress candidates with modern, efficient communication methods.
Collecting and Managing Phone Numbers:
Candidates who apply for a role through Occupop can add their phone number directly to the application page. This ensures that you can access their most up-to-date contact information right from the start.
📝 Edit Phone Numbers with Ease:
But what if a candidate accidentally enters the wrong phone number during the application process? No worries! You can seamlessly edit and update the phone number for each candidate directly within their profile. This ensures you always have the correct and current contact details at your fingertips.
How to Set Up SMS Confirmations for Interviews:
Getting started with this feature is a breeze. Just follow these simple steps:
Log In to Your Dashboard: Access your Occupop account and log in.
Navigate to Company Settings: From your dashboard, click on "Settings."
Access SMS Settings: Within the settings menu, you'll find "Company Settings." Click on it.
Set Your Company Sender ID: Look for the option "SMS Settings." Here, you'll find "Set Company Sender ID." Click on it.
Create Your Sender ID: Your sender ID can be a maximum of 12 characters, including spaces. Only upper and lower case letters (A-Z, a-z) are allowed. Digits (0-9) and special characters are not permitted.
Verification Process: After creating your sender ID, it will be sent to our team for verification. This verification process can take up to 8 hours.
Permanent Setting: Once your sender ID is verified and set, please note that it cannot be changed. Therefore, choose your sender ID carefully.
Your sender ID will be visible to candidates when they receive SMS messages related to their interviews. Make sure it reflects your company's professionalism and identity.
👥 Managing Multiple Brands: We understand that many users have multiple brands or divisions under their Occupop account. It's essential to note that when you set a sender ID, the same sender ID will be assigned to each brand within your account.
Enabling SMS Reminders for Your Interview:
Start scheduling interviews for the candidate as usual
In the Confirm Interview Itinerary Section` you can enable SMS Interview Reminders by clicking on ,Yes use SMS to remind candidates of the interview`
We give you the option to view the SMS body by clicking. "View SMS" button
The candidate will receive an SMS reminder 24 hours before the scheduled interview time.
Manage Your SMS Subscription with Ease:
On our Build plan, you'll enjoy 10 complimentary SMS per month, while the Grow plan offers 20 free SMS monthly, and the Scale plan provides a generous allowance of 50 free SMS each month. 🌟
🧾 Billing Overview: You can conveniently manage your SMS Subscription under your billing settings and track the amount of SMS sent each month. This gives you complete control over your messaging strategy.
📊 SMS Usage Tracking: Keep a close eye on your SMS Usage to ensure you're always in the know about how you're utilising this powerful feature.
🔄 Refreshed Monthly Quota: Once subscribed, you can start sending SMS interview reminders immediately. Your monthly SMS quota of 150 messages will be refreshed at the beginning of each billing cycle, ensuring you're always prepared.
🚫 No Rollovers: SMS credits do not carry over to the next billing cycle. So, it's wise to maximise your usage by making the most of your allocated messages each month.
Implementing SMS Confirmations for Interviews you will elevate your recruitment process, streamline communication, and create a more positive experience for your candidates.
Experience the power of seamless communication with Occupop. Get started today and revolutionise your hiring process! 🌟