Overview
Yes, you can text candidates through Wizehire using the Candidate Texting feature.
This premium feature allows you to send and receive SMS messages directly from a candidate’s profile without using your personal phone number.
How candidate texting works
send texts using the primary phone number on a candidate’s profile
messages are sent from a Wizehire-generated number (not your personal number)
view all conversations in the candidate’s Messages tab
💡 Helpful note: Each candidate conversation uses a unique Wizehire number to protect your privacy.
Where you’ll see replies
You’ll be notified when candidates respond:
via email
in the mobile app
on your main dashboard
inside the candidate’s message timeline
How to enable candidate texting
go to Settings from your main dashboard
scroll to Candidate Texting
enable or disable the feature
💡 Plan note:
available for Quickstart accounts as a paid add-on
Growth and Concierge customers should contact their SRM
Pricing and limits
$49 per month
includes up to 100 candidate conversations
not charged per individual message
prorated based on your billing cycle when enabled
How to send a text message
open a candidate profile
click the Messages tab
select Send as SMS
write your message or apply a template
click Send SMS
💡 Best practice: Keep messages under 320 characters for better delivery and readability.
Important limitations
texting is only available for U.S.-based phone numbers
if a number cannot receive texts, you’ll be prompted to send an email instead
candidates can opt out of SMS at any time
you’ll see this in the Messages tab
When to use texting
Texting is especially helpful for:
quick follow-ups
interview coordination
re-engaging candidates
It can improve response time and help you connect with candidates faster.
Common Questions
Will candidates see my personal phone number?
No. Messages are sent from a Wizehire-generated number.
Am I charged per message?
No. Pricing is based on conversations, not individual messages.
What happens if a candidate opts out?
You’ll be notified and will need to continue communication via email.
Can I use templates for texting?
Yes. You can apply templates, but they should be shorter than email templates.