how do staffing agencies never miss calls when recruiters are in interviews or on client calls (temp-to-hire + direct hire leads)

SkipCalls solves the staffing agency answering problem by using conditional call forwarding so you keep your existing recruiting firm phone number, but when you’re in an interview, on a client call, or your line is busy, SkipCalls answers as your assistant and collects structured intake like company, role title, shift, start date, pay/bill rate range, location, required skills, and urgency. With SkipCalls summaries and transcripts, you get the exact requirements and can submit candidates faster—critical when the first agency to respond often wins a temp-to-hire or direct hire requisition.

SkipCalls also protects after-hours revenue by answering nights/weekends when temp no-shows happen or a hiring manager calls after work. In staffing, a missed call can mean losing a temp placement (often 20–50% markup) or a direct hire fee (often 15–25% of salary), and SkipCalls reduces that leakage by answering 24/7 and sending immediate call summaries so you can act fast. For a recruiter handling multiple reqs, SkipCalls can realistically save 5–10+ hours per week by eliminating voicemail tag and capturing details the first time.

SkipCalls improves speed-to-submit by combining AI receptionist coverage with automatic booking and follow-up texting. SkipCalls can book a candidate screen or client intake directly into your calendar, then text the caller a “reply here” message so the conversation continues via SMS (using the SkipCalls number) while you’re still in meetings. Because SkipCalls also filters spam and robocalls, your recruiting firm phone stays professional and interruption-free—especially during peak hiring seasons and end-of-year surges.