The quality of your job posting directly affects the quality of candidates you attract and the accuracy of the Match Scores generated by SkillPath. A well-structured posting produces better matches and reduces the time you spend reviewing unqualified candidates.
This guide walks through each field of the job creation form with practical guidance on how to fill it in effectively.
Before You Create a Posting
You must have an active subscription plan with available job posting credits before creating a listing. Check your Remaining Job Posts metric on your dashboard. If it shows zero, navigate to Buy Plan and purchase a subscription before proceeding.
How to Create a Job Posting
Navigate to Create Job from the main menu.
Step 1 — Basic Information: enter the Job Title, Job Category, Job Role, Job Type, Job Location Type, and City and Location. Click Next when complete.
Step 2 — Job Information: define the hiring requirements including Experience, Deadline, Shift, Vacancy, Salary Type, Skills, and other fields. Click Next when complete.
Step 3 — Job Details: enter a Short Description (1 to 3 sentences), a Full Description, and at least one Keyword. Click Finish to publish.
The job is saved and published automatically. It becomes immediately visible to job seekers with Active status.
Job Title
Use a clear, specific job title that reflects the actual role. Avoid internal jargon, abbreviations, or creative titles that candidates are unlikely to search for.
Good examples: Software Developer, Marketing Intern, Data Analyst, Customer Support Specialist.
Avoid: Ninja Developer, Rockstar Marketer, General Helper, OJT Needed.
Skills Field
The Skills field is the most important field for Match Score accuracy. The system directly compares the skills you list here against the skills on each applicant's profile and their Skill Match checklist selections during the application.
Enter skills as a comma-separated list using specific, standard terminology. List every skill that is genuinely required or strongly preferred for the role. A thorough skills list gives the matching system more data to work with and produces more accurate scores.
Good: JavaScript, React, REST API, Git, Agile, Figma.
Avoid: coding skills, knows computers, tech-savvy, good communicator.
Short and Full Description
The Short Description is a one-to-three sentence summary of the role visible in search results. Lead with what the role does and who it is for.
The Full Description is where candidates evaluate whether the role is right for them. Include specific responsibilities (5 to 8 tasks), requirements (required vs. preferred), what you offer (mentorship, tools, growth), and the reporting structure.
Application Deadline
Set a deadline that gives you enough time to review applicants — a two-to-four week window is effective for most roles. Do not set same-day or next-day deadlines, as candidates need time to complete the application including the three required assessments.
Pre-Publish Checklist
Job title is clear, specific, and uses standard terminology.
Skills field contains at least 5 to 10 specific skills separated by commas.
Short description is 1 to 3 sentences giving a clear sense of the role.
Full description includes responsibilities, requirements, and what the role offers.
Application deadline is set to a future date at least two weeks away.
Vacancy count reflects the actual number of open positions.
Salary type is set and a value or range is provided where possible.
At least three keywords have been entered.
Important Terms Explained
Job Posting Credits are the units included in a subscription plan that allow an employer to publish job listings. One credit is consumed per listing published.
Active describes a job posting that is live, visible to job seekers, and accepting applications.
Expired describes a job posting whose deadline has passed. It is hidden from job seekers and closed to new applications.
Key Takeaway
The Skills field is the most important field for Match Score accuracy. Use specific, standard skill terminology and list every relevant skill.
A clear title, complete description, and realistic deadline significantly improve the quality of your applicant pool.
Taking an extra few minutes to complete every field thoroughly will result in better matches and a stronger shortlist.