Bullhorn Texting Integration: Text Candidates from Your ATS

Every recruiter knows the feeling: you finally find the perfect candidate, but by the time you reach out, they’ve already moved on. That’s why fast, personal communication isn’t just nice to have: it’s essential. If your team relies on Bullhorn, you're already ahead of the curve. But what if you could take it one step further? Enter Whippy’s Bullhorn texting integration, a powerful solution designed to help you text candidates directly from your ATS, automate communication, and boost engagement, without adding any complexity.

Whether you're running a fast-paced staffing agency or managing internal talent acquisition, this integration helps your team work smarter and hire faster.

Why Texting Is a Must-Have for Recruiters in 2025

Let’s face it: emails get ignored, phone calls go unanswered, but text messages? They get read, fast.

With bullhorn messaging powered by Whippy, your team can instantly reach candidates via SMS or MMS directly within your Bullhorn dashboard. This is not just a convenience, it’s a competitive edge.

According to industry benchmarks:

• SMS open rates exceed 98%
• Most messages are read within 3 minutes
• Recruiters see a 30–50% faster response rate with texting vs. email

This level of immediacy can be the difference between scheduling an interview today, or losing a candidate to another firm tomorrow.

What the Whippy + Bullhorn Integration Actually Does

The Bullhorn integration with Whippy turns your ATS into a full-featured text recruiting software platform. Here's how it enhances your daily workflow:

📲 Text from Anywhere Inside Bullhorn

Every contact, job, or candidate record includes the ability to initiate and view SMS conversations. No switching apps. No copy-pasting phone numbers.

🔁 Automation with a Human Touch

Trigger personalized messages automatically when a candidate's status changes (e.g., “Interview Scheduled” or “Offer Sent”). Save time while keeping the experience warm and human.

🧠 All Conversations Logged Automatically

All text activity is logged in Bullhorn under the appropriate candidate or contact, keeping your team on the same page—no sticky notes, no missed follow-ups.

🧰 Built-In Candidate Engagement Tools

Go beyond one-off messages. Use templates, group messaging, campaigns, and workflows to create consistent, high-converting touchpoints across the candidate lifecycle.

Built for Recruiters, More Than Messaging

Whippy isn’t just a texting tool, it’s built specifically for recruiters. That means you’re not just “sending messages,” you’re:

• Nudging passive candidates toward re-engagement
• Reducing no-shows with friendly SMS reminders
• Coordinating interviews faster
• Delivering a white-glove candidate experience at scale

These candidate engagement tools are designed to handle the realities of staffing and recruitment: high volume, high stakes, and the need for speed. And because Whippy acts as an all in one communication hub for your team, you're reducing friction, consolidating tools, and streamlining every touchpoint with candidates. For a broader strategy, see our recruitment process automation guide.

Fast Setup, Zero Workflow Disruption

One of the best parts? This Bullhorn integration is seamless. No clunky workarounds or complicated installations.

• Get up and running in days
• Train recruiters in minutes (it’s that intuitive)
• Enjoy full support from Whippy’s onboarding team

You’ll be texting candidates from your ATS before your morning coffee is cold.

If your team also uses voice tools, you can take it a step further by combining texting and calling for a fully streamlined outreach process. Learn more about how to optimize your communication stack in our guide to the best Bullhorn VoIP integration.

Real Results: What Teams Are Seeing

Staffing firms and internal recruiting teams using Whippy's Bullhorn integration have reported:

1. 

   50% increase in candidate response rates

2. 

   20% decrease in time-to-fill

3. 

   Better collaboration between recruiters and sourcers

4. 

   Candidates who feel valued—not spammed

The results are real, measurable, and aligned with what every recruiter wants: faster hires and stronger relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to leave Bullhorn to send a text?
A: Nope. With Whippy’s integration, you can text directly from any candidate, job, or contact record inside Bullhorn. Everything happens right within your ATS — no switching tabs or copying phone numbers.

Q: Are messages tracked and logged automatically?
A: Yes. Every SMS or MMS sent through Whippy is automatically logged in Bullhorn under the corresponding candidate or contact. That means your entire team stays aligned, and follow-ups don’t fall through the cracks.

Q: Can I automate candidate texts with Whippy?
A: Absolutely. You can trigger automated texts based on Bullhorn workflows — like when a candidate’s status changes to “Interview Scheduled” or “Offer Sent.” These automations help save time while still delivering a personal, human touch.

Q: What kinds of messages can I send?
A: Whippy supports one-on-one texts, group messages, SMS campaigns, and even MMS for images or documents. You can also use pre-built templates and workflows to keep outreach consistent across your team.

Q: Can you shorten links in Bullhorn automation texts?
A: Yes — and you absolutely should. Shortening links in your Bullhorn automation texts keeps your messages clean, concise, and within character limits. While Bullhorn doesn’t offer native link shortening, Whippy’s integration allows you to automatically shorten URLs in outbound texts. Whether you're sending job listings, calendar invites, or onboarding forms, your links stay short and trackable — without extra steps.

Q: How fast can I get started?
A: Very fast. Most teams are up and running within a few days. Whippy’s onboarding team helps with setup, training, and integration so you can start texting candidates — without disrupting your workflow.

Q: Is this only for staffing agencies?
A: Not at all. Whether you're part of a staffing agency or an internal talent acquisition team, Whippy’s Bullhorn integration is built to support high-volume, high-urgency recruiting environments.

Ready to Upgrade Your Recruiting Game?

If you’re already using Bullhorn, adding Whippy is a no-brainer. You get the speed of texting, the power of automation, and the intelligence of a modern recruiting stack, all without changing how your team works.

👉 Book a demo to see how easy it is to start texting candidates directly from your ATS.