Communication

Communication Engine

Most ATS platforms treat communication as an add-on. ATS Mako makes it the core — unified SMS and email outreach in one place.

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What it is

Recruiting communication software where SMS and email aren't bolted on—they're the heartbeat of every hire.

The Communication Engine is unified SMS and email outreach built as the core of ATS Mako, not an add-on you pay extra for. It's recruiting communication software that turns scattered phone tag and dead inboxes into one running conversation per candidate. From first touch to offer letter, every message lives in one thread—so no candidate goes cold and no recruiter loses the trail.

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Why recruiters care

Message, move, and manage thousands of candidates instantly—text and email from one screen instead of bouncing between five tabs.
Candidates answer texts in minutes, not days. SMS gets you the reply email never will, so interviews fill faster.
Set the trigger. We handle the rest. Automated follow-ups chase the candidates you'd otherwise forget—no dropped leads, no manual nagging.
Every conversation is logged in one thread, so scheduling, reminders, and next steps stay tight from first touch to offer letter.

Why HR leaders care

Full visibility into every candidate conversation—who reached out, who replied, who went quiet—without asking your team for a status update.
Consistent messaging at scale. Templates and triggers mean every candidate gets the same sharp first impression, whether you hire ten or ten thousand.
Your logo. Your colors. Your domain. Every text and email reinforces your brand, not ours—white-label from the first 'hello.'
Built-in compliance guardrails for TCPA-regulated SMS and CAN-SPAM email keep outreach fast and defensible as you scale.

Before & after

From busywork to a hiring engine.

The old way

Outreach scattered across a personal cell, a separate email tool, and a CRM that never talk to each other.
Candidates ghost because follow-up depends on a recruiter remembering to send it.
Zero visibility for leaders—no record of who said what, when, or whether anyone followed up at all.

With ATS Mako

One platform. SMS and email in a single thread per candidate, from first touch to offer letter.
Automated triggers fire the next message on time, every time—candidates stay warm without manual chasing.
Every conversation logged and visible, so leaders see the whole pipeline and nothing slips through.

Capabilities

Everything in Communication Engine.

Unified SMS + Email Inbox

Text and email from one screen, threaded by candidate. Switch channels mid-conversation without losing context—the full history travels with the candidate from first touch to offer letter.

Two-Way SMS Built In

Send a text, get a reply, keep moving. SMS is core to the platform, not a paid bolt-on, so you reach candidates on the channel they actually answer—fast.

Triggered Follow-Ups

Set the trigger. We handle the rest. Automated sequences send the right message at the right moment so candidates never go cold and recruiters never chase manually.

Reusable Templates

Build your best outreach once and deploy it everywhere. Consistent, on-brand messaging across every recruiter and every campaign—update once, deploy everywhere.

White-Label Branding

Your logo. Your colors. Your domain. Every text and email candidates receive looks like it came from you, reinforcing your brand at every touchpoint.

Compliance Guardrails

SMS outreach is built around TCPA rules—prior consent, Reply STOP opt-out, and quiet hours—while email carries CAN-SPAM unsubscribe handling, so you move fast and stay clean.

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Related features

Conversational SMS & AutomationsTwo-way SMS in one inbox, with status-, time-, and action-triggered automations.Email Automation & SequencesMulti-step sequences with conditional logic, auto follow-up, and tracking.Real-Time Engagement TrackingOpens, clicks, replies, and SMS receipts in a timestamped activity feed.

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Communication Engine FAQ

What makes ATS Mako recruiting communication software instead of just an ATS?

Most systems treat candidate messaging as an afterthought. ATS Mako builds SMS and email into the core of the platform, so communication drives the workflow instead of living in a separate tool. Every conversation runs in one thread from first touch to offer letter.

Is SMS recruiting software included or an extra add-on?

Two-way SMS is core to the Communication Engine—not a separate purchase. You text and email candidates from the same screen, with the full conversation history threaded by candidate.

How does ATS Mako keep SMS and email outreach compliant?

SMS outreach is designed around TCPA requirements—prior consent, a Reply STOP opt-out, and quiet hours—and email includes CAN-SPAM unsubscribe handling. The guardrails are built in so your team can move fast without guessing.

Can candidates receive messages branded to my company instead of ATS Mako?

Yes. The platform is fully white-label. Your logo, your colors, your domain—every text and email reinforces your brand, not ours.

Will automated follow-ups stop candidates from slipping through the cracks?

That's the point. Set the trigger and the Communication Engine sends the next message on schedule, so candidates stay warm without a recruiter remembering to chase them. No dropped candidates, no manual nagging.

Can my whole recruiting team see a candidate's full message history?

Yes. Every text and email is logged in one thread per candidate, so any recruiter or leader can pick up the conversation and see exactly who reached out, who replied, and what the next step is—no asking around for a status update.

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