Text to Apply

Turn 98% open rates
into quality hires

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.

98%
SMS open rate vs. 20% for email
45%
SMS response rate vs. 6% for email
3 min
Average time to read SMS messages

The traditional application problem

84% of Gen Z and 73% of Millennials prefer texting, but most ATS systems force them into lengthy online applications.

Lengthy application drop-offs

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.

Email isn't where candidates are

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.

Missing mobile-first candidates

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.

Slow, impersonal communication

Email back-and-forth for scheduling takes days. Candidates ghost because they accepted other offers. No real-time engagement means losing top talent.

How Jatura's text-to-apply works

Instant applications. Automated screening. Real-time engagement. All via SMS.

Text a keyword to apply instantly

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.

  • Dedicated SMS number for your company
  • Customizable keywords per job or campaign
  • Instant auto-reply with application link

QR codes on signage & materials

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.

  • Generate job-specific QR codes
  • Track applications by QR code source
  • Perfect for in-store and event recruiting

Automated SMS pre-screening

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.

  • Conversational screening questions via SMS
  • Knockout criteria automation
  • Qualification before application submission

Two-way SMS communication

Keep candidates engaged with real-time SMS updates. Send interview invites, reminders, status updates, and answer questions—all via text. Personal, conversational, and instant.

  • Real-time candidate conversations
  • Automated status update workflows
  • Interview reminders reduce no-shows

Broadcast job openings to talent pools

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.

  • Segment talent pools for targeted messaging
  • Personalized bulk SMS campaigns
  • Opt-in/opt-out management for compliance

How it works

1

Set up your SMS recruiting number

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.

2

Candidate texts to apply

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.

3

Automated screening via SMS

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.).

4

Complete micro-application on mobile

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.

5

Engage and hire via SMS

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%.

Perfect for

Retail & E-commerce

Hire store associates, cashiers, warehouse workers, and seasonal staff. QR codes on store windows, text-to-apply for instant applications.

Hospitality & Food Service

Servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, hotel personnel. Put QR codes on tables, menus, or receipts. Text-to-apply gets candidates in fast.

Field-Based & Blue-Collar Roles

Construction, landscaping, skilled trades, delivery drivers. These workers don't sit at computers—text-to-apply meets them where they are.

Staffing Agencies

Build candidate pools quickly for multiple clients. Text campaigns re-engage passive candidates for urgent placements. High-volume SMS recruiting at scale.

Healthcare (Non-Clinical Roles)

Medical assistants, receptionists, administrative staff. Fast hiring for roles that don't require complex credentialing.

Event Staffing

Hire event coordinators, temporary workers, brand ambassadors. Text campaigns for urgent hiring needs. Fast onboarding for short-term roles.

Why SMS recruiting works

5B

People globally send text messages

344

Times per day Americans check phones

200%

Higher response rate than email

Ready to revolutionize your hiring?

Join companies using SMS to hire faster, engage better, and win top talent in competitive markets.