A staggering statistic, yet it’s true 20% of emails are opened versus 98% of Texts*.
Email Deliverability
If you have trouble getting a hold of candidates via email, this could be the reason. Some emails are sent into spam folders, some are not delivered at all, while others simply remain unopened, or if there’s a typo in the email address “.con instead of “.com,” or “gmial” instead of “gmail” it won’t get delivered at all.
Text Deliverability
With iRecruit TXT the applicant has to confirm their opt-in to receive texts, and verify their phone number, so you always have accurate contact information.
With texting, the applicant is opting-in to receive texts from your company, in addition, they also verify their phone number. This can drastically improve your open rates.
You won’t accidently text a landline.
Speed of Replies
Most people have their cell phones within arms reach at all times. With texting, you can expect a quicker reply than versus email. If your message is urgent, or time sensitive, texting is the way to go. Applicants can also more easily and discretely reply to a text versus an email.
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About iRecruit
iRecruit is a cloud-based recruiting and applicant tracking and electronic onboarding software designed to provide any size of business a cost effective, affordable and truly simple way to manage the recruiting and onboarding process online. With options for Express, Professional and Enterprise, you can find a flexible recruiting solution that meets your needs.
