Automated Interview Reminders to Candidates

Modified on Mon, Aug 10 at 10:55 AM

Candidates scheduled for an interview are automatically sent reminders via email and text messages (SMS) to improve show rates.

The following automated interview reminders are sent by Hellohire:


Virtual Interview Reminders


Time

Type

Example

Candidate Email — 24 hours before


Email

Subject: Your interview with [Company] is tomorrow

Preheader: Log in tomorrow at [time range] for your interview


Hi [First Name],


 Your virtual interview for [Job Name] with [Company] is tomorrow at [time range].


 On [date] at [time range], join your interview here:

 [interview link]


 Can't make it? Cancel or reschedule your interview.


 Checklist for interviewing success:

 :white_check_mark: Use a device with a mic and camera (laptop, phone, tablet)

 :white_check_mark: Use a supported internet browser: Learn more

 :white_check_mark: Try to find a quiet location with a good internet connection


 [welcome video button, if configured]

 If you need help, contact support@tryhellohire.com.

Candidate Text — 1 hour before

SMS


[First Name], your interview with [Company] starts in 1 hour.

 Join the interview here: [link]


Reply CANCEL to cancel your interview

 Reply STOP to opt-out


 Sent by Hellohire


Candidate Email — ~10 minutes before

Email

Subject: It's almost time to interview with [Company]

Preheader: Log in today at [time range] for your interview


Hi [First Name],


 It's almost time for your [Job Name] interview with [Company].


 Today at [time range], join your interview here:

 [interview link]


 Can't make it? Cancel or reschedule your interview.


 Checklist for interviewing success:

 :white_check_mark: Use a device with a mic and camera (laptop, phone, tablet)

 :white_check_mark: Use a supported internet browser: Learn more

 :white_check_mark: Try to find a quiet location with a good internet connection


 [welcome video button, if configured]

 If you need help, contact support@tryhellohire.com.

Candidate Text — 5 minutes before


SMS


[First Name], it's time for your interview with [Company].

 Join the interview here: [link]


Reply CANCEL to cancel your interview

 Reply STOP to opt-out


 Sent by Hellohire



In-Person Interview Reminders


Time

Type

Example

Candidate Email — 24 hours before


Email


Subject: Your interview with [Company] is tomorrow


Hi [First Name],


Your interview for [Job/Event Name] with [Company] is tomorrow.


 • Interview address: [location]

 • Interview time: [date] – [time range]

 • Interview instructions: [any instructions set on the in-person job]


 Plus a link to cancel/reschedule, and a support contact.


Candidate Text — 24 hours before 

SMS


[First Name], a reminder that your interview with [Company] is tomorrow. Location: [location] 


Reply CANCEL to cancel your interview

 Reply STOP to opt-out


 Sent by Hellohire


Candidate Email — 2 hours before

Email


Subject: It's almost time to interview with [Company]


Hi [First Name],


 It's almost time for your [Job Name] interview with [Company].


  •  Interview address: [location]
  •  Interview time: [date] – [time range]
  •  Interview instructions: [any instructions set on the in-person job]


 Plus a link to cancel/reschedule, and a support contact. 


Candidate Text — 2 hours before


SMS


[First Name], a reminder that your interview with [Company] is today. Location: [location] 


Reply CANCEL to cancel your interview

 Reply STOP to opt-out


 Sent by Hellohire



In-Person Orientation Reminders


Time

Type

Example

Candidate Email — 24 hours before


Email


Subject: Your orientation with {organization name} is tomorrow.


Hi [First Name],


Your Orientation for [Job/Event Name] with [Company] is tomorrow.


 • Orientation address: [location]

 • Orientation time: [date] – [time range]

 • Orientation  instructions: [any instructions set]


 Plus a link to cancel/reschedule, and a support contact.


Candidate Text — 24 hours before 

SMS


[Name], a reminder that your orientation with [Organization] is tomorrow.

 Location: [location]


 Reply CANCEL to cancel your orientation

 Reply STOP to opt-out


 Sent by Hellohire


Candidate Email — 2 hours before

Email


Subject: "It's almost time for your orientation with {organization name}." 


Hi [First Name],


 It's almost time for your [Job Name] orientation with [Company].

 

Orientation address: [location]

 • Orientation time: [date] – [time range]

 • Orientation  instructions: [any instructions set]


 Plus a link to cancel/reschedule, and a support contact.



Candidate Text — 2 hours before


SMS


No SMS at this touchpoint for orientations 





Hellohire Support

Have questions or need assistance? We’re here to help! Feel free to contact us at support@tryhellohire.com.


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