More and more recruiters are communicating with talent through text messaging. It’s faster than email, and candidates appreciate being kept in the loop throughout the hiring process.
Once this method of communication is opened up, it can be easy to overdo it with the texts, which could ruin relationships with promising new hires.
To maintain that delicate balance, some professional recruiters shared their three golden rules when it comes to texting candidates.
1. Ask permission first
An unexpected text message can be seen as intrusive, so it’s important to ask if the candidate is OK with it.
If the text