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Candidates answer texts, not recruiter calls. ReadySMS gives recruiting and staffing agencies high-volume candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and redeployment texting on the same Tier-1 US carriers as Twilio at up to 65% lower per-text cost, with built-in A2P 10DLC and a unified inbox so a desk of recruiters can work replies at scale.
Why SMS Works for Recruiting
Staffing is a speed game on a huge candidate pool. Texting reaches candidates in minutes for new-req blasts, books interviews without phone tag, confirms shifts and start dates, and redeploys past placements the moment a matching role opens. At staffing volumes, a low per-text cost and high throughput are the difference between filling a req today or losing it to a faster agency.
The Staffing Desk Texting Workflow
- Req blasts. Text a matched candidate segment about a new role; the unified inbox handles the flood of replies.
- Interview scheduling. Send self-schedule links and automated reminders to cut no-shows.
- Shift & start confirmations. Confirm shifts and start dates and reduce no-call/no-shows.
- Redeployment. Tag past placements by skill and re-engage them when a matching req lands.
Pricing: ReadySMS vs. Twilio vs. LeadConnector
Staffing agencies send high volume, so per-segment cost compounds fast. Here is what 50,000 segments a month costs across the common options — ReadySMS prices the message and itemizes the carrier fee separately so the bill is legible:
| Provider | Per Segment | Carrier Fee | Total/Segment | 50K Segments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReadySMS Starter | $0.0084 | $0.0045 | $0.0129 | $645.00 |
| ReadySMS Growth | $0.0074 | $0.0045 | $0.0119 | $595.00 |
| ReadySMS Professional | $0.0064 | $0.0045 | $0.0109 | $545.00 |
| ReadySMS Business | $0.0049 | $0.0045 | $0.0094 | $470.00 |
| Twilio | $0.0079 | $0.0045 | $0.0124 | $620.00 |
| LeadConnector (LC Phone) | $0.0158 | $0.0045 | $0.0203 | $1,015.00 |
10DLC & TCPA for Recruiting Texting
Recruiting SMS requires A2P 10DLC registration and TCPA-compliant consent, with opt-out handling on every message. ReadySMS registers your brand (~$10/mo) and campaign (~$20/mo), drip-sends to protect deliverability on big blasts, and handles STOP/UNSUBSCRIBE automatically. Typically approved in 24-48 hours.