SMS Blasts
SMS blasts send text messages to selected candidates.
How SMS Blasts Work
Message: Enter up to 2000 characters
Template variables: Use {{candidate_name}} for personalization
Recipients: System sends to candidates with phone numbers from previous SMS engagement
Filtering: Option to only send to candidates who haven't completed interviews and aren't knocked out
Rate Limiting
SMS messages are rate limited to once per hour per candidate. This prevents spam and maintains professional communication.
If you attempt to text a candidate who received an SMS in the last hour, they will be automatically skipped
The system tracks this automatically - you don't need to manage it manually
Skipped candidates will show "rate_limited" as the reason in your blast results
Requirements
Phone numbers from candidates who've previously engaged via SMS
Message text (required, 2000 character limit)
SMS provisioning - your account must have a provisioned phone number
Template Variables
You can personalize messages using:
{{candidate_name}}- Inserts the candidate's name
Technical Details
Only candidates with SMS history can receive SMS blasts
Invalid phone numbers are automatically skipped
System tracks delivery status for each candidate
Viewing SMS Blast Results
After sending, you can view:
Total selected: Number of candidates you chose
Eligible: Candidates who met the filtering criteria and have SMS history
Enqueued: Successfully sent messages
Skipped: Candidates who were filtered out (with reasons)
Access blast history from your job posting's Actions dropdown → Blast Requests.
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