Create candidate profiles from inbound text messages

When a job seeker texts an inquiry to SMS Alert, automatically create a new applicant profile in Huntool.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

SMS Alert Explore SMS Alert →

Triggers

New inbound SMS

Fires when a new text message is received in SMS Alert.

New call

Fires when a new call comes in or out through SMS Alert.

Missed call

Fires when a call is missed in SMS Alert.

Call recording ready

Fires when a call recording finishes processing in SMS Alert.

Actions

Send an SMS or MMS

Sends a text message through SMS Alert.

Place an outbound call

Starts an outbound call via SMS Alert.

Create or update a contact

Creates or updates a contact in SMS Alert.

Send a voice message

Sends a recorded voice message via SMS Alert.

Huntool Explore Huntool →

Triggers

New candidate applied

Fires when a new candidate applies to a job in Huntool.

Candidate stage changed

Fires when a candidate moves to a new pipeline stage in Huntool.

Interview scheduled

Fires when an interview is scheduled in Huntool.

Offer extended

Fires when an offer is extended to a candidate in Huntool.

Actions

Create candidate

Creates a new candidate record in Huntool.

Update candidate stage

Moves a candidate to a new pipeline stage in Huntool.

Schedule interview

Schedules an interview for a candidate in Huntool.

Send offer letter

Sends an offer letter to a candidate via Huntool.

Text candidates when their application stage changes When a candidate moves to a new pipeline step in Huntool, automatically send them an SMS update through SMS Alert. See details

Send interview reminders via SMS When an interview is scheduled in Huntool, send an automated text reminder through SMS Alert so applicants never miss their interview. See details

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FAQ

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Can Knit build “Create candidate profiles from inbound text messages” between SMS Alert and Huntool?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches SMS Alert and Huntool's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

Can recruiters send automated SMS updates to candidates during the hiring process?

Yes, moving a candidate to a new hiring stage in Huntool can instantly send a text notification to their phone through SMS Alert.

How does this integration handle candidate responses via text message?

Inbound texts received in SMS Alert can automatically create or update candidate profiles directly inside Huntool.