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Set Workflow / Posting Dates

RETURN TO PRIOR STEP: Implement Keywords to Score Resumes

KEY TOPICS:

  • Workflow: Cap the Number of Job Seekers (Optional)
  • Determine Posting Dates

NEXT STEP: Review Summary and Save the Requisition

Automate Job Posting Settings

Representing the final steps in building a new Requisition, tabs for Workflow and Posting Dates provide the options to:

  • Set a Job Seeker threshold that will trigger the Requisition to close
  • Determine the timing for posting of the job opening

After the Requisition is added to the system, these same tabs will appear in the Requisition detail.

For organizations using Requisition Templates, the Workflow setting to limit Job Seekers and the Posting Dates (i.e., by Date Range) can be auto-populated into the new Requisition by selecting a Template.

Workflow: Cap the Number of Job Seekers (Optional)

While building the new Requisition, proceed to the Workflow task, and complete the Job Seeker Limits menu:

  1. Check the box to turn this feature on, next to the tagline: Stop accepting new candidates when [XX] people have applied.
  2. Using the provided Up/Down arrows, enter a maximum number of Job Seekers allowed.

When the limit is reached, the header setting in the Requisition detail for Accepting New Job Seekers (along with Posted Externally / Posted Internally) will be turned off.

Click the [Next Step] button to move on to the Posting Dates menu).

Determine Job Posting Dates

If your organization has a Requisition Approval Process in place and you want to align the Approval with the Job Posting Start Date, check the box, next to the tagline:

Default Posting Start Date to Approval Date

Next, review a group of toggle switches, associated with the Posting Start Date, and determine the appropriate settings —

When job is approved or posting start date is reached, set the following:

  • Accept new job seekers
  • Post Externally
  • Post Internally

Finally, set the Posting End Date by checking the box next to the tagline: Post for a total of [XX] days. Scroll with the provided Up/Down arrows to choose a number entry (e.g., 14 days).

Click the [Next Step] button to move on to the Summary.