Meet candidates where they are—on their phones. Text-to-apply makes it frictionless for job seekers to apply in minutes, not days. Perfect for retail, hospitality, and field-based hiring.
84% of Gen Z and 73% of Millennials prefer texting, but most ATS systems force them into lengthy online applications.
60% of job seekers abandon long application processes. Traditional forms require 15-30 minutes on desktop. Mobile candidates especially frustrated by complex multi-page applications.
Only 20% of emails are opened by job seekers. Response rates are 6% at best. Candidates apply to 12 jobs at once—speed and convenience win.
75% prefer text over phone calls. Field workers, retail staff, hospitality teams don't sit at computers all day. You're losing talent to competitors with easier application methods.
Email back-and-forth for scheduling takes days. Candidates ghost because they accepted other offers. No real-time engagement means losing top talent.
Instant applications. Automated screening. Real-time engagement. All via SMS.
Candidates text "JOBS" or a custom keyword to your dedicated number. They receive an instant link to a mobile-optimized micro-application that takes under 3 minutes to complete. No account creation, no complex forms.
Post QR codes on "Now Hiring" signs, flyers, store windows, or tables. Candidates scan with their phone camera and instantly land on your mobile application page—no typing needed.
Ask qualifying questions via text before candidates fill out the full application. Filter by availability, location, experience, certifications—all through conversational SMS. Auto-disqualify non-fits with respectful messages.
Keep candidates engaged with real-time SMS updates. Send interview invites, reminders, status updates, and answer questions—all via text. Personal, conversational, and instant.
Send mass texts to previous applicants, past candidates, or opted-in talent communities. Announce new openings, seasonal hiring, or urgent roles. Re-engage passive candidates with one click.
Get a dedicated SMS number for your company. Configure custom keywords (e.g., "RETAIL" for retail jobs, "SERVER" for hospitality). Generate QR codes for physical signage.
Job seeker sees your "Now Hiring" sign with SMS number, scans QR code, or receives text from your bulk campaign. They text the keyword and immediately receive a mobile-optimized application link.
Before the full application, Jatura sends qualifying questions via text. Candidates answer in real-time. Jatura auto-filters based on your criteria (location, availability, experience, etc.).
Qualified candidates complete a streamlined mobile application in under 3 minutes. Resume upload optional (can use LinkedIn or manual entry). Application automatically syncs to your ATS pipeline.
Send interview invites, reminders, and status updates via text. Candidates confirm attendance with a simple reply. Automated reminder texts reduce no-shows by up to 40%.
Hire store associates, cashiers, warehouse workers, and seasonal staff. QR codes on store windows, text-to-apply for instant applications.
Servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, hotel personnel. Put QR codes on tables, menus, or receipts. Text-to-apply gets candidates in fast.
Construction, landscaping, skilled trades, delivery drivers. These workers don't sit at computers—text-to-apply meets them where they are.
Build candidate pools quickly for multiple clients. Text campaigns re-engage passive candidates for urgent placements. High-volume SMS recruiting at scale.
Medical assistants, receptionists, administrative staff. Fast hiring for roles that don't require complex credentialing.
Hire event coordinators, temporary workers, brand ambassadors. Text campaigns for urgent hiring needs. Fast onboarding for short-term roles.
People globally send text messages
Times per day Americans check phones
Higher response rate than email