How to Send WhatsApp Messages on Job Application Form Submission Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp messages for job applications using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To automate WhatsApp messages for job applications, first, access Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for integrating Pabbly Form Builder and WhatsApp via Interact.

Visit the Pabbly Connect website and sign up for a free account. After signing in, navigate to the dashboard where you can create your automation workflow.

2. Creating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In Pabbly Connect, click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it something descriptive like ‘Job Application to WhatsApp’. This will help you identify the workflow later.

Once the workflow is created, you will see two sections: the Trigger and Action windows. The Trigger will initiate the automation when a new form submission is received.

• Select ‘Pabbly Form Builder’ as the app in the Trigger window.
• Choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL for the next step.

After setting up the trigger, you are ready to connect your form with Pabbly Connect.

3. Integrating Pabbly Form Builder with Pabbly Connect

Now that you have the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect, go to your Pabbly Form Builder dashboard. Open the job application form you created earlier.

In the form settings, navigate to the Integrations tab. Here, select ‘Webhooks’ and click on ‘Add Webhook’. Paste the copied URL and save the changes. This connection allows Pabbly Connect to receive data whenever a new application is submitted.

• Click on ‘Add Webhook’ in the Integrations section.
• Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Save the integration settings.

After saving, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Recapture Webhook Response’ to test the connection.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages via Interact

With the integration set, the next step is to send a WhatsApp message using Interact. In Pabbly Connect, go to the Action window and select Interact as your app.

Choose ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as the action event. You will need to connect your Interact account by entering the secret key found in your Interact settings.

Select Interact and the action event. Paste your Interact secret key to connect. Map the mobile number and template code from the Pabbly Form Builder response.

Once you’ve set up the WhatsApp messaging action, proceed to test the workflow to ensure messages are sent correctly.

5. Testing the Automation Workflow

After configuring everything, it’s crucial to test your setup. Go back to your job application form and submit a test application.

Once submitted, check your WhatsApp to see if the message was received. This confirms that Pabbly Connect successfully automated the process of sending WhatsApp messages for job applications.

In this test, ensure the message includes the applicant’s name, the position applied for, and your organization name as specified in the template.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to automate WhatsApp messages for job applications using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Form Builder. This integration streamlines communication with applicants, ensuring timely updates.

By following these steps, you can enhance your recruitment process and keep candidates informed instantly, making your hiring process more efficient.