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Send application follow-up reminders from Airtable via email and SMS

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1. Workflow Overview

How it works This workflow runs on a daily schedule and automatically sends follow up reminders to candidates who have received an application link but have not yet applied. It checks Airtable for ...

Best for

  • Lead Nurturing automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.airtable, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.sendinblue, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Jasurbek.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Send application follow-up reminders from Airtable via email and SMS
Workflow name
Send application follow-up reminders from Airtable via email and SMS

How it works

This workflow runs on a daily schedule and automatically sends follow-up reminders to candidates who have received an application link but have not yet applied. It checks Airtable for eligible records, calculates how much time has passed since outreach was sent, and decides whether to send a first reminder, second reminder, or no message.

All decision logic is handled in a single Code node, which outputs a simple routing value. This makes the workflow easy to understand and prevents fragile conditional logic.

Each reminder is sent only once. After a reminder is sent, the workflow updates Airtable with a corresponding “sent” flag so the same reminder cannot be sent again on future runs.

Setup steps

Connect your Airtable account and select the table containing candidate records.

Ensure Airtable includes a timestamp field indicating when outreach was sent.

Ensure checkbox fields exist for each reminder (for example, “Reminder 1 Sent” and “Reminder 2 Sent”).

Connect your email provider (Brevo) and SMS provider.

Set the Cron node to run once per day at your preferred time.

Initial setup typically takes 10–15 minutes.

When to use this template

You want automated follow-ups without manual chasing

You need to avoid sending duplicate reminders

You want Airtable to remain the source of truth

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Cron — Daily 9AM

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - R1 — IF Has Phone

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - R1 — Airtable Mark Reminder 1 Sent

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.airtable - airtable
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - R2 — IF Has Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - R2 — IF Has Phone

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - R2 — Airtable Mark Reminder 2 + Urgent Call

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.airtable - airtable
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Airtable — List Eligible Leads1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.airtable - airtable
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - WF3 Complete1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Prepare Candidate Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - router

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 11 - R1 — IF Has Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Send a transactional email2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.sendInBlue - sendInBlue
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Brevo Sms

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 14 - Brevo Sms1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.3

Block 15 - Send a transactional email3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.sendInBlue - sendInBlue
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 17 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Send application follow-up reminders from Airtable via email and SMS
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories Lead Nurturing
Author Jasurbek
Published 28 Jan 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13058/13058.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Send application follow-up reminders from Airtable via email and SMS do?

How it works This workflow runs on a daily schedule and automatically sends follow up reminders to candidates who have received an application link but have not yet applied. It checks Airtable for ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Nurturing use case.