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# The Job Post

> Step 1 of creating a job opening: the details candidates see.

When you create a job opening on Equip, a three-step wizard walks you through **Job Post** (details candidates see), **Application Form** (fields candidates fill out), and **Candidate Pipeline** (stages and automations). This article covers the first step: the job post itself.

<Tip>
  The fastest way to fill in a job post is to upload an existing job description PDF or paste its text. Equip's AI parses it and pre-fills every field, usually in 30-45 seconds. See [AI Job-Description Import](#ai-job-description-import) below.
</Tip>

## Job Post Details

The job post details capture the facts about the role: structured fields that Equip uses to power filters on your [careers page](/careers-page) and the [Job Fit Score](/job-fit-score), and free-text boxes for describing the role in your own words. The wizard groups all of these into four sections.

### Important Fields

* **Job title** and an optional **role** (what the industry calls it)
* **Seniority level** and **employment type**
* Minimum and maximum **years of experience**

### Job Details

* **Salary range** with currency and frequency
* **Work arrangement** (on-site, remote, or hybrid), with **locations**, location restrictions, and an optional timezone restriction
* A **hybrid policy** description for hybrid roles
* **Job Summary**, **Responsibilities**, and **Perks & Benefits** helps you explain the role in your own words; see [Rich-Text Sections](#rich-text-sections) below for what to put in each

### Candidate Requirements

* **Mandatory and preferred skills**
* **Minimum education qualification** and **course or specialization**
* **Additional Requirements**, see [Rich-Text Sections](#rich-text-sections) below

### Additional Info

* **Status**, **employment start date**, and **application deadline**
* A **key callout**, a short highlight line that stands out on the post
* An optional **Google Maps URL** for the office location

The dropdown fields offer these options:

| Field                 | Options                                                                 |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Employment type**   | Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship, Other                       |
| **Seniority level**   | Intern, Entry-level, Junior, Mid-level, Senior, Lead, Manager, Director |
| **Work arrangement**  | On-site, Remote, Hybrid                                                 |
| **Salary frequency**  | Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, Hourly, Fixed, Other                           |
| **Minimum education** | High School, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD                         |

<Note>
  You can edit any of these details after the job opening is created. The opening's Settings page has the same three tabs as the creation wizard: Job Post, Application Form, and Candidate Pipeline.
</Note>

## AI Job-Description Import

If you already have a job description, you do not need to retype it. Upload it and let Equip's AI fill in the form.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload or paste your JD">
    On the Job Post step, use **Upload Job Description PDF** to drag and drop a PDF or click **Choose PDF File** to browse. PDF is the only supported file format, with a 10 MB size limit. You can also paste the job description as plain text instead.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for parsing">
    Equip shows "Uploading file..." and then "Processing your PDF...". Parsing usually takes 30-45 seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the pre-filled fields">
    The AI pre-fills all job fields, including the rich-text sections. Review each field, correct anything the parser missed, and continue to the next step.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If parsing does not complete within about a minute, Equip shows "Unable to Parse PDF" and switches to manual entry. Nothing is lost; you simply fill in the fields yourself.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Starting from scratch? Equip provides a **sample job description** for a Data Analyst role that you can load as a starting point and adapt.
</Tip>

## Rich-Text Sections

Beyond the structured fields, the job post has four **rich-text sections** where you describe the role in your own words:

| Section                     | What to put in it                                                                            |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Job Summary**             | A concise overview of the role and why it matters                                            |
| **Responsibilities**        | What the person will actually do day to day                                                  |
| **Perks**                   | Benefits, culture, and anything that makes the role attractive                               |
| **Additional Requirements** | Anything not covered by the structured fields, such as certifications or travel expectations |

Keep these sections candidate-focused and scannable. The structured job details already cover experience, skills, salary, and location, so use the rich-text sections for context rather than repeating those facts.

## Field Limits

Equip validates the job post before it can be published. These are the limits to keep in mind:

| Field                    | Limit                                                                         |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Job Summary**          | 50 to 2,000 characters                                                        |
| **Years of experience**  | Maximum 50 years; the gap between minimum and maximum can be at most 20 years |
| **Salary range**         | Maximum salary can be at most 3x the minimum salary                           |
| **Skills**               | Up to 10 mandatory skills, 15 skills in total                                 |
| **Hybrid policy**        | 10 to 300 characters                                                          |
| **Location restriction** | Minimum 3 characters                                                          |
| **Timezone restriction** | 1 to 12 hours of overlap                                                      |
| **Application deadline** | Up to 6 months in the future                                                  |
| **Key callout**          | Maximum 200 characters and 30 words                                           |

<Warning>
  The application deadline cannot be set more than 6 months out. If your role stays open longer, extend the deadline from the opening's Settings page before it passes.
</Warning>

## Job Post Status

Every job post has a **status** that controls whether candidates can see it and apply. You change it from a dropdown on the Job Openings dashboard.

| Status        | What it means                                                                 |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Published** | Visible to candidates and accepting applications                              |
| **Hidden**    | Not visible to candidates; the public link returns a 404 page                 |
| **Archived**  | No longer accepting applications; the post may still be visible for reference |

<Note>
  Only **Published** job posts appear on your [careers page](/careers-page). Hiding or archiving a post removes it from the public listing without deleting any of its applications.
</Note>

Once the job post is complete, continue to the [Application Form](/application-form) step to choose which fields candidates fill out.

## Related Resources

* [The Application Form](/application-form) - Step 2 of the wizard: the fields candidates must fill out
* [The Candidate Pipeline](/candidate-pipeline) - Step 3 of the wizard: stages and automations for your pipeline
* [Sharing Job Posts](/sharing-job-posts) - Get the application link and publish your job post
* [Careers Page](/careers-page) - Show all your published job posts on a branded public page