90% of candidates open WhatsApp within minutes — and almost none reply to your emails. HireBound runs the entire screening conversation on WhatsApp, with media, quick replies and structured logic baked in.
90%
Open rate
3.4×
vs Email
24/7
Always on
June · HireBound
OnlineMatch Score
All 4 criteria met
WhatsApp isn't just chat — it's the primary channel candidates actually check. HireBound runs structured, branded conversations on the official WhatsApp Business API.
Candidates reply in seconds. Quick-reply chips, media, and document support keep every conversation rich and fast.
Messages auto-translate to the candidate's preferred language.
Adaptive follow-ups based on read receipts and time of day. No template blasts, no nagging the same candidate twice.
Hi Arjun! We'd love to move forward with your application for the Data Engineer role. Shall we set up a quick call? 🗓️
Hey Arjun, just a gentle nudge — the slot fills up fast. Want me to hold one for you? 😊
Every conversation stitched to the candidate record alongside calls, emails and SMS.
Priya Menon
Senior PM · Applied 2h ago
90%
Average open rate within 5 minutes of message delivery
54%
Reply rate — over 3× higher than recruiter email outreach
11×
Faster time-to-first-response vs traditional channels
100%
Conversations logged, searchable and analytics-ready
Common questions about running candidate conversations on WhatsApp.
Drop a role. First messages send within minutes — replies start within the hour.
Combine with Voice AI for candidates who'd rather talk →