Text recruiting software that reaches applicants fast

For most small businesses, the best text recruiting software is an applicant tracking system with texting built in, not a separate texting app. That way every text stays with the applicant's record, and texts can go out on their own at each step, like right after someone applies or the morning of an interview. IdealTraits includes unlimited two-way texting on every plan, with a local number, automated texts through workflows, and STOP opt-outs handled for you.

Text recruiting means reaching job applicants by text message, not only email or phone calls: confirming you got their application, asking quick screening questions and scheduling interviews. It works well for hourly workers because almost everyone can get a text. Pew Research Center found that 98% of U.S. adults own a cellphone (2026), but smartphone ownership drops to 80% in households earning under $30,000. A plain text reaches people that an app or a long email may miss.

With IdealTraits, two-way texting is included on every plan, with a local number and unlimited texts at no extra cost. You can text applicants one at a time or send automatic texts through workflows, and anyone can reply STOP to opt out.

Home care agencies should look for hiring software with two-way texting built in, in the same system where you post jobs and track applicants. Texting lets you confirm an application, ask screening questions and set up interviews with caregivers without phone tag, and every text stays saved with the applicant instead of on one person's cell phone.

IdealTraits is an all-in-one hiring platform with AI that works this way. It posts caregiver, home health aide and CNA jobs to 100+ job boards and includes unlimited two-way texting with a local number on every plan, plus validated personality assessments and one-way video interviews. For the interview itself, see our caregiver interview questions.

Yes, texting is included on every IdealTraits plan. During setup you will select from a few local numbers that allow you to send and receive texts to candidates.

Yes. You can personalize text messages within the character limit. IdealTraits allows you to tailor your communication to each candidate. Make your interactions more engaging and relevant by easily inserting candidate-specific variables to create personal and effective messages.