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# Getting Started - Intelligent Scheduling

> Automate interview coordination, reduce no-shows, and accelerate time-to-hire with self-scheduling, RSVP negotiations, and calendar integration.

Talview’s Intelligent Scheduling brings self-service booking, RSVP-based negotiations, and deep calendar integrations into one workflow so recruiters don’t have to juggle manual back-and-forths.

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### Overview of Intelligent Scheduling

#### **Problem Context**

Recruiters often struggle with manual coordination between candidates and interviewers, leading to wasted time, frequent no-shows, scheduling delays, and ultimately a poor candidate experience. These inefficiencies increase time-to-hire and raise the risk of losing high-quality candidates.

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#### **Key Capabilities**

* **Candidate self-scheduling**\
  Empower shortlisted candidates to book their own interviews based on panel availability, removing the need for manual coordination.
* **RSVP-based scheduling negotiations**\
  Allow candidates and panel members to agree on a suitable time through anonymous email conversations, with decline reasons captured for improved scheduling.
* **Calendar integration**\
  Sync Outlook or Google calendars with Talview to access free/busy slots, holidays, and overrides, ensuring accurate scheduling.
* **Bulk interview scheduling**\
  Schedule high-volume interviews quickly using a structured spreadsheet template with candidate and panel information.
* **Smart notifications**\
  Automatically send timely notifications and reminders with job details, resumes, and joining links to all participants.
* **Real-time interview tracking**\
  Track join/leave times, punctuality gaps, and interview duration to generate insights and enable timely nudges.
* **Notification Inbox**\
  Centralize all interview-related communications across email, SMS, and chat into one unified inbox for complete visibility.
* **SMS communications**\
  Deliver concise, automated SMS reminders with interview details and joining links to improve participation and reduce no-shows.

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📌 Intelligent Scheduling ensures interviews are booked **faster, smarter, and with fewer drop-offs**, creating a seamless experience for both recruiters and candidates.