The short answer
An AI recruiter via WhatsApp conducts an initial text conversation about a vacancy. It asks about relevant experience, availability, and practical conditions, for instance. The answers are recorded for qualification and follow-up. A well-configured setup makes clear that it is AI, which requirements apply, and what happens with the answers.
From interest to a first conversation
The candidate responds to a campaign and starts a conversation. The introduction names the organisation, the role, and the use of AI. Questions relevant to the vacancy follow. A service engineer receives different substantive questions than a works planner.
A conversation can begin without anyone first completing a lengthy application form. That does not mean less rigour is required: the candidate must know why the information is being asked for and what the next step is.
Which questions work well?
Use questions that relate directly to the work. Establish in advance which answers are essential and which primarily provide context.
- What types of machines, installations, or projects do you have experience with?
- Which tasks do you carry out independently?
- Which relevant certificates do you hold?
- Which working hours, commuting distance, and start period suit you?
Follow-up questions often require nuance. "Experience with maintenance" does not yet indicate, for example, whether someone carries out preventive maintenance or independently analyses complex faults. Ask for examples and let ambiguity remain visible.
What does a person do next?
A personal conversation allows for technical depth, mutual expectations, and questions about the team. A summary is a tool for that conversation, not a substitute for the full context. Review borderline cases and establish who can assist a candidate if an answer has been misunderstood.
At Red Rocket, the AI can assess answers automatically. An insufficient assessment may mean that someone does not receive an invitation, without human intervention. The employer receives the profile, the WhatsApp conversation, the submitted CV, the qualification score, and suggested questions in the Cockpit. The employer contacts candidates directly and decides on hiring. The privacy and AI page describes the configuration and responsibilities.
How do you assess whether it works?
Measure more than the number of completed chats. Look at suitable profiles, appointments made, attendance, and the assessment after the personal interview. Also examine where candidates drop off and whether certain questions are unclear.
There is no universal response rate for WhatsApp compared to email or LinkedIn. A comparison only becomes useful when the target audience, offer, measurement period, and definition of "response" are comparable. A brief reply is not yet a qualified candidate.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the AI recruiter also call?
The AI recruiter in the Red Rocket approach described here conducts the WhatsApp conversation. The employer receives the qualification in the Cockpit and contacts candidates directly. Red Rocket does not call candidates in advance to qualify them.
Is a completed chat the same as a qualified candidate?
No. Completed means the conversation has been worked through. Qualification means that answers have been tested against agreed job criteria. Substantive depth and the final decision require a further step.
