Candidate shortlist through WhatsApp, SMS, Email, or Call. The fastest way (most recruiters use) is WhatsApp message. 📱

 When you shortlist candidates, you should inform them clearly and quickly through WhatsApp, SMS, Email, or Call. The fastest way (most recruiters use) is WhatsApp message. 📱

Below are simple templates you can copy and send.


1️⃣ WhatsApp Message (Best & Fastest)

Message

Hello [Candidate Name],

Your profile has been shortlisted for the position of PHP Developer at [Company Name] – Thane/Talegaon.

Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000
Skills Required: Core PHP

Please confirm your interest and share your updated resume.

Thank you.


2️⃣ Interview Invitation Message

Message

Hello [Candidate Name],

Your profile has been shortlisted for the PHP Developer position.

Interview Details:
Location: Thane
Mode: Face to Face / Online
Date & Time: [Mention Time]

Please confirm your availability.

Regards
HR Team


3️⃣ Quick Shortlisting SMS

Message

Hello [Name], your profile is shortlisted for PHP Developer role in Thane (₹30k–₹40k). Please confirm if interested.


4️⃣ Call Script (If you call candidates)

You can say:

👉 "Hello, am I speaking with [Name]? Your profile is shortlisted for PHP Developer position in Thane. Are you currently looking for a job change?"

If yes → share interview details.


5️⃣ Pro Tip (Very Useful for Recruitment) 🚀

Send one Google Form for confirmation.

Example fields:

  • Name

  • Interested (Yes/No)

  • Available for interview

  • Expected salary

This helps filter candidates quickly.


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1️⃣ Use Excel / Google Sheets Filters (Fastest & Free)

If your candidate data is in Excel or Google Sheets, this is the easiest.

Steps

  1. Put data in columns like

    • Name

    • Experience

    • Skills

    • Location

    • Salary Expectation

  2. Select the table → Click Filter

  3. Now shortlist by:

  • Experience ≥ 2 years

  • Skill = PHP / Marketing / etc

  • Location = Thane / Mumbai

  1. Instantly only relevant candidates will show.

Time required: 5–10 minutes
Best for: 50–500 candidates


2️⃣ Use ChatGPT for Resume Shortlisting

You can paste candidate data like this:

Name | Skill | Experience | Location
Amit | PHP | 3 years | Thane
Rahul | WordPress | 1 year | Pune
Priya | PHP | 4 years | Mumbai

Then ask:

"Shortlist candidates for PHP Developer with minimum 2 years experience in Mumbai/Thane."

I can instantly shortlist for you.


3️⃣ Use Google Forms + Auto Filter

For new applicants.

Create Google Form with mandatory fields

  • Name

  • Skill

  • Experience

  • Location

  • Salary

Responses automatically go to Google Sheet → filter easily.

✅ Fully free
✅ Very organized


4️⃣ Use Free ATS Tool (Best for Recruitment Agencies)

Free tools:

Zoho Recruit – Free plan available
Notion – Create candidate database
Trello – Pipeline like
Applied → Shortlisted → Interview


5️⃣ Super Fast Trick (90% Recruiters Use)

Create 3 columns in Excel

Skill Match (Yes/No)
Experience Match (Yes/No)
Location Match (Yes/No)

Then formula:

=COUNTIF(A2:C2,"Yes")

If result ≥2 → Shortlist


6️⃣ AI Method (BEST if you get many resumes)

Upload resumes → AI will filter.

Free tools:

ChatGPT
Notion AI


Best method for you (based on your recruitment/job posting work):

Excel + ChatGPT combination

  1. Put all candidate data in Excel

  2. Paste here

  3. I will shortlist instantly

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