How to Create a Job Posting
Setting up a clear job posting is the foundation of accurate screening. This guide walks through the steps that matter most.
Why a Good Job Description Matters
The AI uses your job description and required skills to score applicants. A vague or incomplete posting produces weaker matches. A detailed one gives applicants a fair, accurate evaluation.
What You'll Learn
- Choosing the right job title
- Writing a useful description
- Setting required and optional skills
- Picking the right visibility
- Publishing the job without guesswork
Step 1: Start a New Job
From your recruiter dashboard, click the "New Job" button in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Fill In the Core Details
Fill in the required fields:
- Job Title - be specific, for example
Senior React Developerinstead ofDeveloper. - Location - include remote or hybrid if applicable.
- Employment Type - full-time, part-time, contract, or internship.
- Salary Range - optional, but recommended when you can share it.
Step 3: Write the Description
This is where the AI gets context. Use clear section headers, list responsibilities as bullets, and write naturally.
Tip: do not copy a generic template or leave the description half-finished.
Step 4: Set Required Skills
Add keywords the AI should look for in applicant resumes:
Required: React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS
Nice-to-have: GraphQL, Docker, CI/CD
The AI compares these against each resume and reports matched versus missing.
Step 5: Choose Visibility
| Visibility | Who Can See It | | ---------- | ---------------------------------- | | Public | Visible on the Resumely jobs board | | Internal | Only your team members | | Private | Only you |
Step 6: Publish or Save Draft
Click "Save as Draft" to come back later, or "Publish" to make it live.
Once published, you can start uploading and screening applicants immediately.
Step 7: Review After Changes
If you edit the job later, re-screen applicants after major description changes. Old scores are based on the earlier version of the job.