RCS for recruiters and staffing firms

RCS messaging for recruiters and staffing firms

Share matching jobs as cards, confirm interviews with directions and prove to candidates that the message really comes from your firm.

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Staffing and contract manpower firmsPlacement consultanciesCampus and bulk hiring teamsBlue-collar and gig workforce platformsIn-house talent acquisition teams

RCS message from a verified staffing firm with a job card showing role, salary and shift, Apply and Not interested buttons, and the candidate applying

How do recruiters and staffing firms use RCS?

Recruiters and staffing firms use RCS to send registered candidates a carousel of matching jobs with salary, location and an Apply button, confirm interview slots with a location pin, request pending documents, and share joining-day details for contract staff. A verified sender name helps candidates tell real offers from job scams, and SMS fallback reaches candidates on basic phones.

Updated 15 Nov 2026

Key facts: RCS for recruiters and staffing firms

Channel: RCS messaging
Best for: Matching job carousel; Interview confirmation; Availability check
Formats: Carousel, Text with actions, Suggested replies, Rich card, SMS fallback
Who it suits: Staffing and contract manpower firms, Placement consultancies, Campus and bulk hiring teams, Blue-collar and gig workforce platforms, In-house talent acquisition teams
Sender: Brand name, logo and verified mark, set up as an RCS agent; DLT-approved SMS fallback for phones that cannot receive RCS
Pricing model: Per message, by message type; fallback billed as SMS. How pricing works
Integration: REST API and webhooks (message.delivered, message.read, message.clicked) into your own software. RCS API

What problems does RCS solve for recruiters and staffing firms?

Candidates fear job scamsFake offers asking for 'registration fees' are common, so genuine messages from unknown numbers get ignored or reported as spam.

Interview no-showsCandidates confirm on the call, then do not turn up because they forgot the time, could not find the office or took another offer.

Bulk hiring at speedFilling 200 warehouse or retail roles in two weeks means messaging thousands of candidates and tracking who replied.

Which RCS messages work for recruiters and staffing firms?

Carousel

Matching job carouselEach card shows the role, monthly salary range, location and shift, with Apply and Not interested buttons, sent to candidates who registered for alerts.→ Faster shortlists

Text with actions

Interview confirmationDate, time, interviewer and documents to bring, with Show location, Add to calendar and Reschedule.→ Fewer no-shows

Suggested replies

Availability checkFor bulk drives, ask Available this week, Next week or Not looking, and update the candidate pool instantly.→ Live candidate pool

Text with actions

Document requestsAsks for missing items such as the relieving letter or bank details with an Upload securely button.→ Onboarding on time

Rich card

Joining-day details for contract staffSite address, reporting time, supervisor's name and what to wear, with a Call supervisor button.→ Staff report on day one

SMS fallback

SMS fallback for field rolesCandidates for driver, security or helper roles who use basic phones get the same details by SMS.→ Every candidate reached

Ready-to-use RCS message templates for recruiters and staffing firms

Copy, edit and use these as a starting point.

Job cardCarousel

Title: {role}, {city}
Body: ₹{salary_min} to ₹{salary_max} a month. {shift} shift. {experience} experience. No fees charged.
Buttons: Apply | Not interested | Call recruiter

Interview confirmedText with actions

Title: Interview on {date} at {time}
Body: Hi {name}, meet {interviewer} at {company}. Bring your resume, ID and last payslip.
Buttons: Show location | Add to calendar | Reschedule

Joining detailsRich card

Title: Report on {date} at {time}
Body: Site: {site_address}. Supervisor: {supervisor}. Wear safety shoes and carry Aadhaar.
Buttons: Show location | Call supervisor

Rich cards and buttons are set up per campaign in your MsgClub panel; text is editable.

How does RCS work for recruiters and staffing firms?

A requirement opensYour applicant tracking system lists matching candidates who registered for job alerts.
Job cards go outMsgClub sends the carousel by RCS, or an SMS with a job link to phones without RCS.
Candidates respondApply, Not interested and slot choices return as click and reply events.
Your ATS moves them forwardApplicants move to the interview stage automatically, and recruiters call only those who need help.

Connect your softwareYour applicant tracking system or job portal can send job cards and interview details through the MsgClub API and receive Apply taps and replies by webhook against the candidate record. RCS API · API and webhooks · Pricing

ComplianceMessage only candidates who registered or applied, and state plainly that you charge no fees. Candidate documents and ID details are personal data under the DPDP Act 2023, so collect them through secure links, never in chat.

Which other channels suit recruiters and staffing firms?

Use them together from one account, with shared contacts, reports and webhooks.

SMS for recruiters and staffing firmsHow do recruiters use SMS?See SMS

WhatsApp for recruiters and staffing firmsHow do recruiters use WhatsApp Business API?See WhatsApp

IVR for recruiters and staffing firmsHow do recruitment and staffing companies use IVR?See IVR

Voice broadcast for recruiters and staffing firmsHow do staffing companies use voice broadcast?See Voice broadcast

Missed call for recruiters and staffing firmsHow do recruiters use missed call numbers to hire?See Missed call

AI calling for recruiters and staffing firmsTwo-way AI agents that talk to callers in Hindi, English and other Indian languages, unlike a recorded message.See AI Voice

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Questions about RCS messaging for recruiters and staffing firms

Can recruiters send job alerts on RCS?

Yes, to candidates who registered or asked for job alerts. A carousel can show up to 10 roles with salary, location and an Apply button. Sending jobs to scraped or bought numbers is unsolicited messaging and risks complaints against your sender.

How does RCS help with recruitment scam concerns?

Your messages carry a verified business name and logo, which scammers using ordinary numbers cannot show. Combine that with a clear 'no fees charged' line on every job card, so candidates learn to recognise your genuine format.

Can candidates book an interview slot from the message?

Yes. After a candidate taps Apply, send suggested replies with 2 or 3 available slots. The chosen slot comes back as a reply event that your applicant tracking system can turn into a confirmed interview.

Will blue-collar candidates receive RCS?

Many will, since budget Android phones with Google Messages are common. Candidates on feature phones or with RCS switched off get the SMS version instead. For low-literacy audiences, a voice call in their language often works better than text.

Should candidates send documents over RCS?

No. Use a secure upload link for resumes, Aadhaar, PAN or bank details, and use RCS only to prompt and confirm. This keeps sensitive documents out of message threads and supports your DPDP Act obligations.

Can we track which candidates read the interview reminder?

Yes, when it is delivered as RCS. Read receipts show who opened it, so recruiters can call only the candidates who have not, the evening before a bulk drive. SMS fallback deliveries show delivery status only.