{"id":114,"date":"2023-08-09T15:12:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T15:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/callmantra.co\/blog\/?p=114"},"modified":"2025-06-17T10:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:09:14","slug":"verified-calling-a-game-changer-for-recruiters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.callmantra.co\/blog\/verified-calling-a-game-changer-for-recruiters\/","title":{"rendered":"Verified calling &#8211; A game changer for recruiters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>86%&nbsp;of the candidates don\u2019t pick up calls from an unknown number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about this \u2013 you call your candidates, but most of them don\u2019t pick up. Ever wondered why? Here are a couple of reasons why,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. In their head, anonymous calls are usually spammers or robocalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Your carriers might have marked your numbers as Spam, hence the low call answer rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How often have you picked up calls from a number you don\u2019t recognize to your personal cell that displayed Spam likely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rest my case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 100%; position: relative; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" style=\"position: absolute;\"src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/lSsQdbUq7A1ddkc7xi\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fun-fact-only-1-out-of-32-candidates-picked-up-a-cold-call-from-a-recruiter\">Fun fact: Only 1 out of 32 candidates picked up a cold call from a recruiter.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The data speaks for itself. When a candidate doesn\u2019t know who\u2019s calling, they\u2019re less likely to answer their phone.Moreover, AT&amp;T, Verizon and T-Mobile have taken steps to block a lot of unknown calls in an effort to stop robocalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay so, what\u2019s the solution to this? How do I get more of my recruiters\u2019 calls answered and make sure my numbers are not marked as scam or spam likely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer \u2013 Verified Calling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-verified-calling\">What is verified calling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.callmantra.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CM-verified-calling-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.callmantra.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CM-verified-calling-1.png 550w, https:\/\/www.callmantra.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CM-verified-calling-1-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Verified Calling is a feature that confirms the identity of the business in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It increases call answer rates and builds trust. Once you become a verified caller, your candidates will see a verification badge, your company name, logo and the reason for calling every time you call them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"with-verified-calling\">With verified calling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list My-list\">\n<li>Your calls will not be marked as scam or spam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays your company name, logo, and a verification symbol that will indicate that the call is legitimate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More candidates pick up your calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"without-verified-calling\">Without verified calling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list My-list\">\n<li>Your calls might be marked as scam or spam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only displays your number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer candidates pick up your calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-bit-more-about-verified-calling\">A bit more about verified calling \u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"let-your-candidates-know-why-youre-calling\">Let your candidates know why you\u2019re calling<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Give them context!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add details about the purpose of your call with a personalized message.When candidates know the reason for your call, they\u2019re more likely to answer your calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"let-them-know-its-you-whos-calling\">Let them know it\u2019s you who\u2019s calling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From unknown to instant recognition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your company name and logo. Personalize your calls and build trust by adding company name, logo and the reason for calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"assure-them-its-really-you\">Assure them it\u2019s really you<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re a real person, not a bot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Display a verification badge and let them know that the call has not been spoofed. Let all your candidates know the call has been verified and legitimate before they even pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"before-we-part-ways\">Before we part ways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this day and age, online fraudulent scams are on the rise, Verified Calling is the secret sauce that helps you identify yourself as a legitimate caller, build trust and increase call answer rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CallMantra is the only calling and texting software for staffing agencies with built-in verified calling.&nbsp;<strong>Quick question:<\/strong>&nbsp;Want to see what your calls look like on a candidates\u2019 phone (for free)?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/callmantra.co\/book-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yes!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#fun-fact-only-1-out-of-32-candidates-picked-up-a-cold-call-from-a-recruiter\">Fun fact: Only 1 out of 32 candidates picked up a cold call from a recruiter.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-verified-calling\">What is verified calling?<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>86%&nbsp;of the candidates don\u2019t pick up calls from an unknown number. Think about this \u2013 you call your candidates, but most of them don\u2019t pick up. Ever wondered why? Here are a couple of reasons why, 1. In their head, anonymous calls are usually spammers or robocalls. 2. 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