Candidate Communication Made Simple

Built-in text messaging tools help you reach your candidates sooner and interview faster.

Connect with Candidates Quickly and Easily

Stop juggling multiple programs for email, calendar scheduling, and administrative tasks – it’s slowing down your hiring process! CareerPlug provides a one-stop solution that allows you to email and text your candidates directly within the app. CareerPlug Premium also features Autopilot, our automatic interview scheduler, so you can convert an applicant into an interview faster than ever.

Connect with Candidates Quickly and Easily

Stop juggling multiple programs for email, calendar scheduling, and administrative tasks – it’s slowing down your hiring process! CareerPlug provides a one-stop solution that allows you to email and text your candidates directly within the app. CareerPlug Premium also features Autopilot, our automatic interview scheduler, so you can convert an applicant into an interview faster than ever.

Reduce Interview No-Shows and Candidate Ghosting

The less engaged a candidate is in your hiring process, the more likely they are to “ghost” (suddenly stop communicating) or be an interview no-show. That’s why it’s so important for employers to communicate with candidates early and often. CareerPlug provides all the tools you need to keep your top candidates engaged throughout the hiring process so you can say goodbye to ghosts and focus on the living.

Text Recruiting

There’s a secret weapon many employers overlook when recruiting – text messaging. Texting is the preferred method of communication for candidates, with a response rate 8x higher than email. CareerPlug’s in-app text messaging lets you reach applicants and schedule interviews faster than your competition. Watch the video below to learn more.

Text Recruiting

There’s a secret weapon many employers overlook when recruiting – text messaging. Texting is the preferred method of communication for candidates, with a response rate 8x higher than email. CareerPlug’s in-app text messaging lets you reach applicants and schedule interviews faster than your competition. Watch the video below to learn more.

Success Stories

“​​Texting has dramatically improved my response rate – I get through to more candidates and work them through our process quicker than ever before. We use the built-in templates to make it simple and efficient, and it is a game changer in this competitive hiring environment.”

Sean Morton

State Farm

“​​Using texting through the CareerPlug application has really helped our office connect with potential applicants. Quicker connections means getting your foot in the door early and that helps during this hyper-competitive hiring environment.”

Dave Christy

State Farm

“​​CareerPlug drastically simplified and sped up my hiring processes by pre-scoring applicants and organizing them into easy to navigate pipelines. The communication track has ensured that all applicants that have applied, have been contacted as well. In the past a lot of applicants would not get follow-up calls or rejection letters, now everything is a uniform and simplified process for me and my teams.”

Jaxon Owens

F45 Training

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CareerPlug an ATS (applicant tracking system)?

Yes! CareerPlug is an ATS, a kind of software that helps you attract, evaluate, and hire candidates quickly and easily. 

How is CareerPlug different from a job board?

CareerPlug is an applicant tracking system packed full of features to make your entire hiring process fast and easy – not just the job-posting part. Plus, when you post job using CareerPlug, it automatically gets published to all the major job boards instead of just one. This increases your applicant flow versus posting a job to individual job boards. 

What job boards does CareerPlug automatically post jobs to?

With just one click, CareerPlug publishes your jobs to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerJet, Glassdoor, LinkedIn Job Feed, JobCase, JobInventory, JobRapido, MyJobHelper, WayUp, Adzuna, Talroo, myCNAjobs.com, and Talent.com. CareerPlug also publishes jobs automatically to your own custom careers page.

Why should I use CareerPlug over other applicant tracking systems?

CareerPlug is easy enough for anyone to use. Other applicant tracking systems are made for HR pros, but ours is made for the everyday business owner who has a million different responsibilities to juggle, with hiring being just one of them. But just because CareerPlug is easy to use doesn’t mean it’s not powerful – our software is built on a proven process that’s helped 14,000 small businesses make the right hires for over 15 years. 

Is CareerPlug a good applicant tracking system for franchises?

Yes! CareerPlug has been partnering with leading franchise brands since day one. We know that when an owner buys a franchise, they’re given an operations playbook on how to run the business, but there’s one chapter missing from that playbook: how to hire and develop the right people. CareerPlug has become industry leaders and experts in franchise hiring because we understand the urgent and frequent hiring needs of decentralized businesses. We proudly partner with franchisors to provide a system that can be adopted across an entire franchise network. 

Does CareerPlug come with automated interview scheduling?

Clients using the CareerPlug Premium plan have access to Autopilot, our automated interview scheduling feature. Click here to learn more about how to upgrade to CareerPlug Premium.

Does CareerPlug include assessments for candidate evaluation?

Yes! CareerPlug gives you the option to use math/verbal assessments and personality tests in your hiring workflow. 

What does CareerPlug cost?

CareerPlug pricing depends on a few factors, including whether or not you’re a member of a franchise network or association currently partnered with CareerPlug. Tell us more about your business by filling out a demo form and we can get you a quote ASAP!

Can I try CareerPlug for free?

CareerPlug offers a free 14-day trial to most clients. Get a demo from our Sales Team to learn if you qualify for a free 14-day trial. CareerPlug also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee to all clients if you’re not satisfied with the software.

What Else Can CareerPlug Do?

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1. Attract
Use our templates to create an attractive careers page and job posting. Then promote it through our job board partners, as well as directly with your employees, customers, and social network.
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2. Communicate
Get notified when a high-quality candidate applies and be the first person to reach them with our communication automations. Send text and emails right from the software to quickly convert applicants to interviews.
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3. Evaluate
Use our prescreen questions and assessments to identify the best applicants. Then use our interview questions and scorecards to evaluate for the right things consistently.
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4. Hire
Once you think you have found the right person, use our reference and background check resources to verify them. Then, send an electronic offer letter from CareerPlug to close the deal!
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5. Automate
Hiring is hard, but partnering with us makes it easier. From posting jobs to scheduling interviews, CareerPlug allows you to automate certain parts of the process to improve your results and save you time.
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How It Works

Our clients range from national brands to single location business owners. We’re industry-leading hiring experts in a variety of industries, including home and commercial services, insurance, restaurants, fitness, home care, and more.

How It Works

Our clients range from national brands to single location business owners. We’re industry-leading hiring experts in a variety of industries, including home and commercial services, insurance, restaurants, fitness, home care, and more.

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What Else Can CareerPlug Do?

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Steve Fowler

Manager of Partner Growth

Christina Waite

Platform Engineering Manager

Taylor Coleman

Tier 2 Manager

Al Foote

Consultant Manager

Sydney Kidd

Tier 1 Manager

Nicolle Gatlin

Manager of Partner Success

Aiden Kinney

Consultant Manager

Joe Lepis

Engineering Manager

Polly Schandorf

Engineering Manager

5: AUTOMATE

Hiring is hard, but partnering with us makes it easier. From posting jobs to scheduling interviews, CareerPlug allows you to automate certain parts of the process to improve your results and save you time.

LEARN MORE

3: EVALUATE

Once you think you have found the right person, use our reference and background check resources to verify them. Then, send an electronic offer letter from CareerPlug to close the deal!

LEARN MORE

4: HIRE

Use our prescreen questions and assessments to identify the best applicants. Then use our interview questions and scorecards to evaluate for the right things consistently.

LEARN MORE

2: COMMUNICATE

Use our notifications and automations to be the first to respond to qualified applicants. Send texts and emails from directly from CareerPlug to convert applicants to scheduled interviews.

LEARN MORE

1: ATTRACT

Use our templates to create an attractive careers page and job posting. Then promote it through our job board partners, as well as directly with your employees, customers, and social network.

LEARN MORE

Brandy Lee

Business Intelligence Manager

Eric Morales

Manager of Account Executives

Kirsten Penaloza

Director of Client Experience

Zach Garcia

Senior Manager of Operations

Tulay Solak

HR Manager

Tyler Berndsen

Manager of Partnership Account Executives

Ashley Johnson

Senior Manager of Partner Services

Originally from small town in central Texas, Ashley Johnson graduated from Texas State University in 2013 with a degree in Business Administration. She was hired by CareerPlug as a Talent Specialist in 2014, and moved up to ultimately lead the Recruitment Services team. From there, she pivoted to Implementation, and is now the Implementation Manager.

As the Implementation Manager, Ashley and 3 direct reports function as a transition between Sales and Partner Success in helping our clients get set up and established in our software. She spends her free time raising her 2 dogs, playing cornhole, and perfecting the art of charcuterie.

Kate Sensmeier

VP Marketing

Ashley Garia

Director of Product Marketing

Canaan Davis

Director of Engineering

Teresa Hall

Director of UX & Product Design

Brad Pilot

Senior Director of Sales

Leslie Chamberlain

Senior Director of Client Experience

Natalie Morgan

Senior Director of People

Andrew Robinson III

Vice President of Product and Engineering

Chris Igou

VP of Business Development

Chris accidentally started a 20-year career in franchising when he was 18 years old and took a job painting houses for College Pro Painters. That job turned into the ownership of his first franchise (a house painting franchise). While at Monmouth College in IL, he operated his business, played on the varsity football team, and studied to become a teacher.

The taste of entrepreneurship and desire to coach others led Chris deeper into franchising, working with a few franchise brands helping them grow their businesses. He lived in the Chicagoland area his entire life until recently moving his family to Austin, TX.

In his free time Chris coaches youth sports, especially youth football, and spends as much time as he can with his wife and 2 children.

Jenny Leman

President

Native to Texas, Jenny graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 and joined CareerPlug in 2017. She retired her first career path as a Registered Dietitian after 10 years, and has found her true belonging in business operations.

As CareerPlug’s President, Jenny leads all teams to an aligned effort toward achieving our vision. She works to build healthy and scalable internal systems to equip and empower the CareerPlug teams to bring their best for our clients. She loves contributing new ideas and rethinking the status quo. Jenny really connects with the company’s core values, but especially with our intent to “Keep Growing.”

In her non-work life, Jenny enjoys time with her family, playing drums and performing with the Austin Samba School, and finding excuses to be on the lake.

Clint Smith

Founder & CEO

Clint founded CareerPlug in 2007 with the simple idea that there was a better way to help employers connect with quality applicants. Today Clint works every day to fulfill CareerPlug’s mission: Make Hiring Easier. Leading by example, Clint loves spending his time developing new ideas and teaching others.

After graduating from the University of Florida, Clint worked in investment banking and strategic marketing; both experiences influenced the development of CareerPlug. He also spent a year away from the business world teaching 5th grade in Boulder.

Clint is passionate about helping others succeed and is involved in numerous mentoring programs. He and his wife, Sarah, are also foster parents. Clint enjoys family time, beach volleyball, and outdoor adventures.