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Launching Telegram Notifications: Initial Experience

Recently, during one of our team discussions, we noticed that many candidates were not responding to new job openings in time. One of the developers mentioned, "I see interesting positions, but often I don't have time to consider them due to the constant flow of information." This was a call to action — we realized we needed to do something to assist our users.

Why This Matters

Job seekers often face the challenge of choosing from a multitude of job postings. In a highly competitive environment, it's crucial not only to be aware of new opportunities but also to respond to them quickly. Otherwise, one might miss out on an interesting position. We understood that if we did not provide candidates with a convenient way to receive notifications, they could miss important opportunities, negatively impacting their experience with our platform.

Problem Description

One striking example of how candidates lost opportunities was a case involving a job opening at a well-known company. A candidate actively searching for a job saw the announcement six hours after it was published, but by that time, the position had already been filled. This incident highlighted the need for instant delivery of information about new job openings. We began analyzing how we could improve this process.

Initial Steps

Initially, we considered creating an email notification system. However, after discussions with the team, we concluded that this was not the most effective solution. Many candidates do not check their email regularly, and notifications could get lost among other messages. We also explored SMS notifications, but the cost of sending them proved too high for regular use.

Technical Solution

Ultimately, we decided to implement notifications through Telegram. This messenger is popular among our target audience and allows for instant message delivery. We integrated the Telegram API to send notifications about new job openings. Here’s an example of the code we used to send messages:

import requests

def send_telegram_message(chat_id, message):
    url = f'https://api.telegram.org/bot{TOKEN}/sendMessage'
    payload = {'chat_id': chat_id, 'text': message}
    requests.post(url, data=payload)

Our team created an interface that allows candidates to subscribe to notifications. This solution turned out to be simple yet effective.

Changes in the Product

Since the implementation of Telegram notifications, we have noticed a significant increase in user activity. Candidates can now immediately learn about new job openings and respond quickly. This improvement has already reflected in the number of applications for positions, and we have received positive feedback from users. Candidates report that they no longer miss important opportunities, making their interaction with the platform more enjoyable.

What We Learned

During the development and implementation of the notifications, we made several interesting observations:

• Instant delivery of information increases user engagement.
• The simplicity of subscribing to notifications is critically important for users.
• Telegram proved to be more effective than email or SMS.
• It's essential to consider user preferences when choosing a communication channel.
• Receiving feedback from users helps improve the product.

For Candidates

If you are looking for a job, the ability to receive notifications about new job openings via Telegram will significantly simplify the process. You will stay informed about all new offers and won't miss the chance for an interesting position. Subscribing is easy, and you can customize it to suit your needs.

For Recruiters

For recruiters, this means that your job postings will receive responses from interested candidates more quickly. Notifications will allow you to get higher-quality responses, enabling you to find suitable specialists faster. This not only speeds up the hiring process but also enhances the quality of interaction with candidates.

Next Steps

Despite our successes, we still have a lot of work ahead. We continue to monitor how users respond to notifications and gather feedback. Our plans include adding the ability to customize notifications based on keywords so that candidates can receive only the most relevant job openings. If we had to start over, we would have studied user needs in more detail during the planning phase to avoid some initial mistakes. ---