Good news, call me
Hi {{name}}, I have good news about the role. Can we talk today? Tell me a time that suits you.
Job offer texts for recruiters: 13 messages for the offer stage
The offer is the moment candidates remember. A clear, warm text at the right time can keep a good hire from drifting, and a careless one can cost you trust. These 13 messages cover the call request, the written offer, deadlines, benefits questions, negotiation, the background check heads up, the yes and the polite no. The written offer is always what counts, so none of them promise terms beyond it. Send them to candidates who agreed to be texted. Copy any message, or add all 13 to your keyboard and send them from iMessage, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or SMS in one tap, in any app.
Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.
Words in {{double braces}} are blanks. In the textcuts keyboard you fill them with one tap, and the names you used recently come back.
Making the offer
The written offer is out
{{name}}, your written offer is in your inbox. Please read all of it. Anything unclear, ask me and I'll answer plainly.
After the verbal offer
Great talking just now, {{name}}. As I said on the call, the written offer is what counts, and it is coming by email today.
An open deadline
Hello {{name}}, the offer is open until {{date}}. If you need more time, tell me and I'll ask. I'd like you to decide without rush.
Questions and talks
Benefits question
Good question, {{name}}. The offer letter lists the benefits. For the details I'll get the exact policy document so you can read it in full.
They want to negotiate
Thanks for telling me, {{name}}. I'll take your request to the hiring manager and come back with their answer. I can't promise the outcome.
The answer to a request
{{name}}, I spoke with the manager. A revised letter is in your inbox. Everything agreed is in writing there.
Weighing other offers
Understood, {{name}}, thank you for being upfront. How much time do you need? I'll check what we can do.
Next steps
They said yes
Wonderful news, {{name}}, thank you! I'll send the next steps today. Welcome to the team.
Background check heads up
Hi {{name}}, the next step is the background check. You'll get an email asking for your written consent first. Ask me if you have questions about it.
Start date check
{{name}}, the start date in your letter is {{date}}. Does that still work? If not, tell me today so I can ask.
References
Hi {{name}}, I'd like to call the two references you gave. Please tell them I'll be in touch. Anything you want me to know first?
When it is a no
They declined
Thank you for telling me, {{name}}. I understand. If you'd like, I'll stay in touch about future roles.
When to send each message
| When | Message | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Before the verbal offer | Good news, call me | Ask for a call. |
| As you send the letter | The written offer is out | Say it is in writing. |
| After the call | After the verbal offer | The letter rules. |
| With the deadline | An open deadline | Use a real date. |
| After they say yes | They said yes | Next steps same day. |
| Before the check | Background check heads up | Mention consent. |
Do not say
Texting a number that never agreed to hear from you (a bought list, or a number copied from a profile).
Instead: Text only people who applied or told you they are fine with texts, and honor stop.
Asking about age, family plans, religion, origin or health in a text.
Instead: Ask about the job: skills, schedule, location and the pay range.
Sending one pasted message to a whole list.
Instead: Type each message yourself, one candidate at a time, with their name.
Promising terms that are not in the written offer.
Instead: Say the letter is what counts and ask the hiring manager.
An exploding deadline you cannot back up.
Instead: Give a real date, and tell them they can ask for more time.
Asking about family plans, health or age while discussing start dates.
Instead: Ask only whether the date and the schedule work.
Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.
Frequently asked questions
Do these work on the free plan?
Yes. 11 of these 13 templates use a single blank, which fills in on the free plan. The other 2 use two blanks, and filling both from the keyboard needs Pro. Free holds 8 textcuts and 1 folder, so the six essentials fit. Importing all of them also works, because imports are never blocked and nothing is deleted.
Do I need permission to text a candidate?
Yes. Text only people who applied, replied to you or told you they are happy to be texted, and send each message yourself, one person at a time. Honor "stop" at once. Say in your first message that they can tell you if they'd rather not get texts. The US rules on texting are in the FCC's guide to unwanted robocalls and texts.
Can I send these in WhatsApp, iMessage or LinkedIn?
Yes. textcuts is a keyboard, so it works in every app where you type: iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS, LinkedIn, Messenger and Instagram. Add the messages once and tap to insert them.
Can I make a verbal offer by text?
Better to call, then follow with the written offer. The "After the verbal offer" template tells them the letter is what counts.
How do I handle a negotiation by text?
Acknowledge the request, take it to the manager and promise only an answer, not an outcome. The three templates under Questions and talks do that.