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Invite candidates by email

Send a personalised invite right from Truffle

Updated over 2 months ago

Send a personalised invite right from Truffle so every candidate gets a unique interview link, deadline reminder, and great first impression.


Why use email invites?

  • Control – track who was sent what

  • Personal touch – subject line and body copy pull the candidate’s name automatically

  • Security – each link is tied to the recipient’s email, reducing forwards from unqualified applicants


Before you start

Requirement

Free trial

Paid plans

Max invites per job

5

Unlimited

CSV bulk upload

Custom template

Basic edits

Full branding via Support


Step‑by‑step – single invite

  1. Open the job → click Invite candidates

  2. Select Direct invite tab

  3. Enter First name, Last name (optional), and Email

  4. Set a Deadline (defaults to 7 days)

  5. Click Send invitation

The candidate receives a branded email with their unique link and instructions to complete the interview from any device.


Tracking invite status

  • Invited tab – shows delivered + opened counts

  • Started tab – candidates who opened the link and began

  • Completed tab – finished interviews ready for review

  • Hover over an email icon to resend or cancel an invite.


Best practices

  • Send a batch of invites before lunch; open rates spike midday.


FAQs

Can I resend an invite reminder automatically?

Yes—select the candidate → More actions → Resend invite.


What happens if a candidate’s email bounces?
We’ll flag it in the Invited tab so you can correct the address.


Can I include screening instructions in another language?
Absolutely—edit the body copy before sending.


Next steps

  • Reviewing responses & match analysis → learn how to rank and advance candidates

  • Automate reminders → set up follow‑up emails for outstanding invites

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