Managing Jobs in TalentLit

Learn how to create, edit, publish, and manage job postings to attract the best candidates.

Job Management Overview

TalentLit provides a comprehensive job management system that allows you to:

Create detailed job postings with rich formatting
Set up custom application questions
Manage job visibility on your career page
Track application status and progress
Collaborate with team members on hiring decisions

Creating a New Job

To create a new job posting, navigate to the Jobs section and click "Create New Job".

Required Information:

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Job Title: Clear, descriptive title that candidates will search for
2
Job Description: Detailed description including responsibilities, requirements, and benefits
3
Location: Job location (remote, office, hybrid, or specific city)
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Employment Type: Full-time, part-time, contract, internship, etc.
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Department: Which department this role belongs to

Writing Effective Job Descriptions:

Use clear, action-oriented language
Include specific requirements and qualifications
Highlight company culture and benefits
Use bullet points for easy scanning
Include salary range if possible

Editing Existing Jobs

You can edit job postings at any time, even after they've been published. Changes will be reflected on your career page.

How to Edit a Job:

1
Navigate to Jobs: Go to the Jobs section in your dashboard
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Find the Job: Locate the job you want to edit in the list
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Click Edit: Click the "Edit" button next to the job title
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Make Changes: Update the information you need to change
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Save Changes: Click "Update Job" to save your changes

Publishing Jobs

Once you've created a job, you need to publish it to make it visible on your career page and start receiving applications.

Publishing Process:

1
Review Job Details: Make sure all information is accurate and complete
2
Click Publish: Click the "Publish Job" button
3
Job Goes Live: The job will appear on your career page immediately
4
Start Receiving Applications: Candidates can now apply for the position

Pro Tips for Publishing:

Double-check all details before publishing
Consider publishing during business hours for better visibility
Share the job on social media after publishing
Monitor applications regularly after going live

Closing Jobs

When you've found the right candidate or no longer need to fill a position, you can close the job posting.

How to Close a Job:

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Go to Job Details: Navigate to the job you want to close
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Click Close Job: Click the "Close Job" button
3
Confirm Action: Confirm that you want to close the job
4
Job is Closed: The job will no longer accept new applications

Job Slug Rules

Job slugs are used in URLs and must follow specific rules to ensure they work properly.

Slug Requirements:

✓
Lowercase letters only
✓
Numbers are allowed
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Hyphens (-) are allowed
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No spaces or special characters
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No uppercase letters

Good Slug Examples:

senior-software-engineer
marketing-manager-remote
data-scientist-2024
product-designer-ux

Career Page Visibility

Published jobs automatically appear on your public career page where candidates can discover and apply for positions.

Career Page Features:

1
Job Listings: All published jobs are displayed with key details
2
Search & Filter: Candidates can search and filter by location, department, etc.
3
Company Branding: Your logo and brand colors are displayed
4
Easy Application: One-click application process for candidates

Troubleshooting

Job Not Appearing on Career Page

• Make sure the job has been published (not just saved as draft)
• Check that the job is not closed
• Verify your career page settings are correct
• Clear your browser cache and refresh the page

Cannot Edit Published Job

• Check your permissions - you need "edit jobs" permission
• Make sure you're logged in with the correct account
• Try refreshing the page and attempting again

Slug Already Exists Error

• Try adding numbers or hyphens to make it unique
• Use a different variation of the job title
• Check if you have another job with the same slug