Are you overwhelmed by those piles of resumes, lagging in candidate inquiries, and feeling like you need help scheduling interviews?

What if I tell you that you can sort this out with a tool you’re using every day (almost all the time) — WhatsApp?

MyOperator is a cloud based business call management software, with IVR, auto-dialer and call management features.

While finding comfort in chaos is easier said than done, some strategic approach always helps to cope. Let’s try to uncover the best possible approaches with some data.

Future projections show smartphone usage rising from 75% to 84% by 2025.

Many users prefer WhatsApp for Business activities like tracking deliveries (54%), receiving notifications (50%), and accessing customer services (39%). These stats suggest WhatsApp as a valuable tool for recruiters to reach a wide, engaged audience.

Now let’s dive deeper into some of the most innovative recruitment strategies that leverage the potential of WhatsApp. From automating tedious tasks to engaging with candidates in real time, these seven hacks can transform the way you recruit talent.

1. Click-to-WhatsApp Facebook Ads

Using Click-to-WhatsApp Facebook ads is like putting your recruiting on turbo mode! With a simple 'Send WhatsApp Message' button right in the ad, potential candidates can easily reach out to ask questions or express interest in job opportunities.

It's super convenient and cuts out all the hassle of filling out forms or navigating websites. Plus, it's done instantly – recruiters can reply right away, chat with candidates, and even schedule interviews on the spot. It's a game-changer for streamlining recruitment and making sure you're connecting with the best talent out there.

2. Simplifying Candidate Reachout with QR Code

Make it easy for the candidates to initiate WhatsApp conversations by scanning the unique QR code with their smartphones. This simplifies task management and enhances the overall candidate experience.

These QR codes can be useful for:

- Pre-screening interviews

- Application status updates

- Post-interview feedback collection

- Job Event announcements

3. Initial screening through chatbot

Initial screening of candidates is the most crucial part. Get started by integrating Zoho Recruit with MyOperator WhatsApp API platform. Create personalized acknowledgment message templates within Zoho Recruit, and set up automation rules to trigger these messages upon receiving new candidate applications. Schedule interviews seamlessly, sending interview details via WhatsApp messages where candidates can confirm or reschedule interviews directly through WhatsApp.

Additionally, you can also set up automated follow-up and reminder messages for scheduled interviews.

4. Improving accuracy for document verifications

Recruiters can utilize WhatsApp to request and collect essential documents from candidates, such as resumes, certificates, and identification documents. By integrating WhatsApp with Zoho Recruit, these documents can be automatically organized and stored in the candidate's profile.

This integration helps you automatically scan and verify the authenticity of certificates, ensuring the candidate has the required qualifications for the job.

This can be a game-changer for recruiters to save time, reduce errors, and ensure that they are hiring the most qualified and trustworthy candidates.

5. Interview Scheduling Made Easy

Recruiters can send personalized and automated WhatsApp messages to candidates, containing all interview details such as the date, time, location, and any specific instructions. This not only ensures that candidates do not miss all the necessary information at their fingertips but also creates a professional and organized impression.

Here are some of the standout benefits of this integration:

- Candidates can easily confirm or change interview times directly through WhatsApp.

- Zoho Recruit automatically updates interview schedules based on WhatsApp responses, keeping everything up-to-date.

- Manual errors in data entry are minimized, ensuring smooth scheduling for both recruiters and candidates.

Automated WhatsApp messages from Zoho Recruit ask candidates for feedback on the recruitment process. Recruiters use this feedback to enhance the candidate experience and improve recruitment outcomes. This streamlined process saves recruiters time and ensures candidates feel valued throughout their journey.

6. Automated Reminders

Whether it's confirming interview appointments, reminding candidates of document submission deadlines, or notifying hiring managers of upcoming assessments, these automated reminders ensure that no important step falls through the cracks.

By eliminating the need for manual follow-ups, your team can focus on more strategic aspects of recruitment while ensuring a smooth and timely progression through each stage of the hiring journey.

7. Onboarding Done Right

With WhatsApp, you can effortlessly share all the important onboarding documents, like contracts, policies, and benefit details, making their transition smooth and stress-free.

You can also a pre-recorded welcome message, making the candidates feel right at home from day one!

Plus, sending links to training materials means they can start learning and getting up to speed in no time. It's all about creating that fantastic first impression and setting them up for success, right from their very first interaction with your company.

8. Group Messaging for Team Collaboration

Now, instead of playing email tag or trying to catch each other in the hallway, you can create WhatsApp groups for instant team collaboration! It's like having a virtual meeting room where you can share candidate profiles, bounce ideas off each other, and nail down interview schedules without missing a beat.

Plus, everyone's in the loop in real-time, so there's no more waiting around for updates or chasing down information. It's teamwork made easy, keeping everyone on the same page and moving forward smoothly throughout the hiring process.

So, there you have it! These are just a few hacks to get you started with WhatsApp recruitment. From automating candidate communication to simplifying document collection, WhatsApp offers a versatile toolkit to enhance every step of your recruitment journey.

Ready to upgrade to this game-changing recruitment automation strategy? Get started with a free consultation.

Author Bio: Dipannita Das, Content Marketing Manager, MyOperator