How-to
Canned responses
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
- Log in to HRStop Hire with admin or recruiter access.
- Navigate to: Settings → Canned Responses.
- Click “Add Response” to create a new template.
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Enter a title:
- This helps you identify the template later (e.g., “Interview Invitation”, “Offer Letter”, “Thank You for Applying”).
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Compose the message template:
- Use plain text or HTML formatting.
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Insert dynamic placeholders such as:
- {{Candidate Name}}
- {{Job Title}}
- {{Interview Date}}
- {{Company Name}}
- Review the content for clarity, professionalism, and correct placeholders.
- 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:
- Navigate to the candidate communication window.
- Click Insert Canned Response.
- Select the appropriate template.
- Customize it if needed, and send.