Send SMS to Applicants Using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Form Builder

Learn how to automate SMS notifications to job applicants using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Connect in this detailed tutorial. Learn to create powerful connections between your critical applications without requiring specialized programming knowledge or extensive technical background.

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1. Introduction to Pabbly Connect for SMS Automation

Pabbly Connect is the central platform that allows you to automate your workflows seamlessly. In this tutorial, we will learn how to send SMS to applicants automatically when they fill out your job application form using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Form Builder. This integration eliminates the need for manual SMS notifications, enhancing efficiency.

By utilizing Pabbly Connect, you can connect various applications like Pabbly Form Builder and Twilio to ensure that every applicant receives a timely SMS confirmation. The automation process will make your recruitment process smoother and more professional.

2. Setting Up Pabbly Form Builder for Job Applications

To begin, first, you need to access Pabbly Form Builder and create your job application form. This form will collect essential details from applicants, such as their name, email, phone number, and CV. Make sure to save your form after completing it.

• Log into your Pabbly Form Builder account.
• Create a new form using the job application template.
• Add fields for name, email, phone number, position applied for, and CV upload.

Once your job application form is ready, you can proceed to integrate it with Pabbly Connect to automate the SMS sending process.

3. Integrating Pabbly Connect with Pabbly Form Builder

Next, you will integrate Pabbly Connect with your Pabbly Form Builder account. This integration will allow you to capture form submissions and send SMS notifications automatically. Start by logging into your Pabbly Connect account and creating a new workflow.

Follow these steps to set up the integration:

• Click on ‘Create Workflow’ in Pabbly Connect.
• Name your workflow (e.g., ‘Job Application SMS’).
• Select ‘Pabbly Form Builder’ as the trigger application and choose ‘New Form Submission’ as the trigger event.

After creating the workflow, a webhook URL will be generated. Copy this URL to use in your Pabbly Form Builder integration.

4. Configuring the Webhook in Pabbly Form Builder

Now that you have the webhook URL, it’s time to configure it in Pabbly Form Builder. This step is crucial as it allows Pabbly Connect to receive data from your job application form.

To configure the webhook, follow these steps:

Go to your Pabbly Form Builder dashboard and select the job application form. Click on the ‘Integrations’ menu and then select ‘Webhook’. Paste the copied webhook URL and save the changes.

After saving, perform a test submission on your job application form to ensure that data is being captured in Pabbly Connect.

5. Connecting Twilio with Pabbly Connect for SMS Notifications

The final step is to connect Twilio with Pabbly Connect to send SMS notifications to applicants. Twilio is the platform that will handle the SMS delivery, and integrating it with Pabbly Connect will automate this process.

To connect Twilio, follow these steps:

In Pabbly Connect, select Twilio as the action application and choose ‘Send SMS’ as the action event. Enter your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token to establish the connection. Map the recipient’s phone number and the SMS body using the data captured from the form.

Once you have completed these steps, test the integration by submitting the job application form again. You should receive an SMS notification confirming the application.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to automate SMS notifications to applicants using Pabbly Connect and Pabbly Form Builder. By following these steps, you can streamline your recruitment process and ensure timely communication with your applicants. Implementing this automation not only saves time but also enhances the applicant experience.