How-to

Canned responses

Last updated May 31, 2025 · Administrator

Canned responses are pre-saved email templates that help streamline communication with candidates. Whether it's interview invites, rejection messages, or offer letters, using canned responses ensures consistency, saves time, and reduces manual errors.

Benefits

  • Maintain professional and consistent messaging.
  • Quickly respond to candidate status updates.
  • Personalize templates using placeholders (e.g., candidate name, job title).

Steps to set up a canned response

  1. Log in to HRStop Hire with admin or recruiter access.
  2. Navigate to: Settings → Canned Responses.
  3. Click “Add Response” to create a new template.
  4. Enter a title:
    • This helps you identify the template later (e.g., “Interview Invitation”, “Offer Letter”, “Thank You for Applying”).
  5. Compose the message template:
    • Use plain text or HTML formatting.
    • Insert dynamic placeholders such as:
      • {{Candidate Name}}
      • {{Job Title}}
      • {{Interview Date}}
      • {{Company Name}}
  6. Review the content for clarity, professionalism, and correct placeholders.
  7. Click “Save” to store the response.

Tips

  • You can edit or delete canned responses at any time.
  • When communicating with candidates, you can select a canned response directly from the message window and customize it before sending.

Frequently asked questions

Where are canned responses used?

Canned responses are pre-written email templates used for communications such as interview invites, offer letters, and rejection emails.

Steps to Use Canned Responses:

  1. Navigate to the candidate communication window.
  2. Click Insert Canned Response.
  3. Select the appropriate template.
  4. Customize it if needed, and send.