Faster Placements with iMessage AutomationBuilt for Modern Recruiting Teams.
Turn iMessage into your highest-performing candidate outreach channel. Tuco AI helps recruiting agencies get 3x higher reply rates vs LinkedIn InMail and 95%+ delivery with blue bubble messaging.
Highlight: teams see interview show-up rates climb into the 68–75% range when they add iMessage confirmations.
Recruiters are drowning in unread InMails and ignored emails
LinkedIn InMail fatigue
Your team is sending hundreds of InMails every week, but reply rates keep sliding. Top candidates are overwhelmed with recruiter messages, and your outreach gets lost in the noise.
Tool fragmentation
Meanwhile, your recruiters scramble across tools—LinkedIn, ATS, email, Slack—to chase the same candidates. Pipeline reviews turn into guesswork because you're not sure who actually saw which touch.
Common pain points for recruiting teams
InMail reply rates stuck in the 15-20% range
Interview no-shows wasting recruiter time
Candidates going dark after great initial conversations
Slow time-to-fill as passive candidates take days to respond
Fragmented communication history across LinkedIn, ATS, and email
Recruiter burnout from repetitive manual follow-ups
The cost of inaction: slower placements, lower fill rates, and higher cost-per-hire as outreach efficiency drops.
Turn iMessage into your most reliable recruiting channel
Seamless integrations
Tuco AI adds iMessage automation to your existing recruiting stack so recruiters can trigger high-intent conversations from the tools they already use.
You define the plays; Tuco AI delivers them as blue bubble messages that actually get read.
Proven performance
Blue bubbles signal trust and familiarity—your outreach feels like a personal note, not another recruiter blast.
Compliant & hassle-free
Compared to SMS, you skip A2P registration headaches and avoid carrier filtering that quietly kills campaigns.
The result
Get cleaner signals in your ATS about who's actually engaged in the process.
Key benefits for recruiting teams
3x higher reply rates vs LinkedIn InMail
Tuco AI customers see iMessage response rates in the 35–45% range for targeted outreach, compared to 15-20% on equivalent InMail sequences.
Higher interview show-up
Automated iMessage confirmations push interview attendance into the 68–75% range, up from ~50–55% with email-only reminders.
Faster speed-to-candidate
Trigger iMessage follow-ups seconds after a candidate applies. Teams consistently hit <5 minute response SLAs without adding headcount.
Centralized history
Every iMessage is logged back into your ATS, tied to the right candidate. Pipeline reviews become about real engagement.
Compliant & scalable
TCPA-conscious with clear opt-out handling. Avoid A2P registration and complex carrier checks.
Repeatable recruiting plays
Build reusable iMessage sequences for cold outreach, interview follow-up, and offer management that scale across your team.
How Tuco AI fits into your recruiting motion
Connect ATS
Link Greenhouse, Lever, or Ashby. Sync candidates and pipelines instantly.
Define Triggers
Set rules: new application, interview scheduled, or offer sent.
Launch Sequences
Activate iMessage flows for outreach, confirmations, or follow-ups.
Optimize
Track conversions in real-time. Double down on winning scripts.
Workflow examples for recruiting teams
Passive Candidate Outreach
Reach senior talent who ignore LinkedIn.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Candidate tagged as "Qualified" in ATS.
Action: Send concise text referencing their background. "Hey [Name], saw your experience at [Company]. Open to a quick chat?"
Expected Impact
Significantly higher reply rates from "passive" candidates.
Interview Confirmation
Ensure candidates actually join the call.
Trigger & Sequence
When: 24h & 2h before interview.
Action: Send reminder with link + "reply to reschedule" option.
Expected Impact
Show-up rates jump to 68–75% range.
Offer Follow-Up
Unstick candidates after offer is sent.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Stage = "Offer Sent".
Action: Day 0, 2, and 5 nudges to check for questions/concerns.
Expected Impact
Faster acceptance decisions, fewer silent rejections.
No-Show Recovery
Re-engage candidates who missed interviews.
Trigger & Sequence
When: Interview marked as "No Show".
Action: Send empathetic message with reschedule link.
Expected Impact
Higher recovery rate on missed interviews.
Sample message templates for recruiting iMessage outreach
First-touch passive outreach
Hook:
"Quick question about your experience at {{company}}"
Body:
"Hey {{first_name}}, {{recruiter_name}} from {{company}}. We have a {{role_title}} role that matches your background. Open to a 15min chat?"
CTA: 15-minute intro call • Personalization: mention company, role, or relevant experience.
Follow-up #1 (no response to InMail)
Body:
"Hi {{first_name}}, missed my InMail? I can text 2-3 bullets on why this {{role_title}} role might be a fit. Open to it?"
CTA: permission-based ask • Personalization: reference their company name and role.
Interview confirmation
Body:
"Confirming interview: {{day}} @ {{time}}. Link: {{meeting_link}}. Reply 'reschedule' if you need to move it."
CTA: show up or reschedule quickly • Personalization: reference interview type or interviewer.
No-show follow-up
Body:
"Missed you @ {{time}}. No worries! Grab a new slot here: {{link}} or let me know what works better."
CTA: reschedule with minimal friction • Personalization: keep tone light and empathetic.
Offer follow-up
Body:
"{{first_name}}, offer sent! Comp: {{comp_range}}. Questions? Reply here or we can hop on a quick call."
CTA: questions or call • Personalization: comp range, role details, and next steps.
Metrics that matter for recruiting teams
Reply Rate
Interview Show-Up
Why the diff?
- Blue Bubbles: Signal trust and bypass the "Recruiter/Spam" tab.
- Lock Screen: Messages appear front and center, not buried.
- No Formatting: Feels like a personal text, not a recruiter blast.
Consistent delivery without carrier filtering or A2P headaches.
Customer story: Recruiting team turns blue bubbles into faster placements
Company: Mid-market staffing agency placing tech talent
Challenge: Recruiting team of 15 was hitting volume goals but struggling with low InMail reply rates and inconsistent show-up for interviews.
Implementation: connected Greenhouse ATS to Tuco AI, then added iMessage sequences for passive outreach, interview confirmations, and offer follow-ups in under 2 weeks.
Workflows used: passive candidate outreach, interview confirmation and no-show recovery, offer follow-up, and candidate re-engagement for previously declined roles.
Results (90 days): 3.2x increase in reply rates on targeted candidates, interview show-up improved from ~52% to 72%, and a measurable reduction in time-to-fill from 28 days to 18 days.
"Our recruiters didn't need another tool. They just needed candidates to actually see messages. Tuco AI made iMessage feel like a natural extension of our playbooks—now the default question in pipeline reviews is 'Did we text them yet?'"
— VP of Talent Acquisition, Tech Staffing Agency
Best practices for recruiting iMessage automation
Lead with context and consent
Reference how you got their details (LinkedIn, referral, application) and let them know why you're reaching out over text.
Keep messages concise
Aim for 2–4 short lines per message. Break details into follow ups instead of sending walls of text.
Use clear, low-friction CTAs
Ask for a simple reply ("yes/no", "reschedule") or link to a short booking flow. Don't force long-form answers.
Be thoughtful about timing and cadence
Reserve iMessage for high-impact moments and avoid nighttime sends. Combine with LinkedIn and email for a balanced sequence.
Respect opt-out and preferences
Make it easy to say "stop" and ensure Tuco AI updates your ATS so recruiters don't accidentally override preferences.
A/B test plays just like email
Experiment with hooks, CTAs, and timing. Use Tuco AI and your ATS to see which variants drive more replies and qualified interviews.
Integrations that make this even more powerful
Greenhouse
Use Tuco AI as part of your Greenhouse workflows. Sync candidate, job, and pipeline data for precise targeting.
Learn about ATS integrationsLever
Bring iMessage into Lever workflows, with support for candidate stages and interview scheduling.
Learn about ATS integrationsAshby
For teams running Ashby, layer iMessage into workflows and candidate pipelines.
Explore ATS integrationsFAQ: iMessage automation for recruiting teams
How is iMessage different from SMS for recruiting?
iMessage is a blue bubble experience with higher perceived trust, richer media, and fewer carrier constraints. Tuco AI customers typically see higher delivery and reply rates on iMessage vs traditional SMS, without needing A2P registration.
Which teams get the most value from Tuco AI?
Staffing agencies, in-house recruiting teams running outbound and inbound follow-up, and talent acquisition teams who own pipeline instrumentation see the fastest ROI from iMessage automation.
Do we need developer resources to get started?
No. Most teams connect their ATS and configure sequences without writing code. For custom use cases, Tuco AI also offers an iMessage API for your engineering team.
How do you handle compliance and opt-outs?
Tuco AI is designed to support TCPA-conscious messaging practices, including consent tracking and automatic opt-out handling. Opt-out status is synced back to your ATS so your recruiters respect preferences across channels.
How long does implementation usually take?
Teams typically connect tools, configure 2–3 core workflows, and start sending iMessage sequences in under 2 weeks. Many launch a focused pilot in a few days.
Can I send bulk messages to candidates?
Yes, but we recommend "smart batching" of 50-100/day to maintain personalization and deliverability. Tuco AI supports bulk sending with personalization.
What does pricing look like for recruiting teams?
Pricing depends on the number of active users and monthly message volume. There are no separate carrier or A2P fees. View pricing or talk to sales for a tailored quote.
How does Tuco AI compare to traditional recruiting tools?
Tuco AI doesn't replace your existing ATS—it sits alongside it, adding iMessage automation as a high-performing channel. You keep your current workflows and add blue bubbles where they matter most.
Ready to make iMessage your best-performing recruiting channel?
Give your recruiters a channel candidates actually respond to—and plug it into the ATS and workflows you already trust.
Built for recruiting leaders, talent acquisition managers, and staffing agencies who need more placements and faster time-to-fill—not more tools.