Proposal Messages

Proposal messages are 1:1 conversations that exist before any hiring decision is made. They let employers and candidates communicate directly about a specific proposal — asking questions, clarifying expectations, or discussing fit.

When proposal messages appear

A proposal conversation becomes available as soon as a candidate submits a proposal for a job. Either party can open a message thread from the proposal at that point.

Proposal messages are tied to the proposal itself, not to the job. If you later hire the candidate, the proposal conversation stays exactly as it was — a separate job conversation is created for the ongoing work.

For employers

As an employer, you can use proposal messages to:

• Ask candidates follow-up questions during your review
• Request clarification on their experience or availability
• Share additional context about the role before making a decision

You’ll find all your proposal conversations in the Proposal Messages tab of your inbox. The list shows each candidate’s name and the last message, so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

When you open a proposal conversation, you’ll also see context about the proposal and which job it’s linked to. This helps you stay oriented when you’re reviewing multiple candidates at once.

For AI Trainers

As an AI trainer, you can message an employer at any point after submitting a proposal — before or after they respond. This is a good place to:

• Ask questions about the job scope, timeline, or expectations
• Follow up on your application status
• Clarify anything in your proposal that might need more context

You’ll find your proposal conversations under the Proposals tab in your messages inbox.

The message composer

The composer at the bottom of each conversation supports plain text. You can send a message by typing and pressing Enter (or clicking the send button).

A proposal conversation thread showing the message history and composer controls. The composer bar at the bottom includes options for file attachments, voice messages, and emoji reactions.

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A proposal conversation thread showing the message history and composer controls. The composer bar at the bottom includes options for file attachments, voice messages, and emoji reactions.

You can also:

• Attach files using the attachment icon
• Send voice messages using the microphone icon
• React to messages with emoji
• Edit or delete your own messages after sending

Finding proposal messages

Open your inbox

Go to your messages from the main navigation.

Select the Proposal Messages tab

In the conversation list sidebar, click the Proposal Messages tab. All pre-hire conversations appear here.

Select a conversation

Click any conversation to open the full message thread. Unread conversations are marked with a dot.

Note

Proposal messages stay in the Proposal Messages tab even after a candidate is hired. Your pre-hire conversation history is preserved and separate from the job conversation that’s created at hire time.