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What is a job post market and how does it work?

Learn what a job post market is in Wizehire, how markets are assigned, and how your plan affects where you can post jobs.

Written by Tamalyn Holcomb
Updated this week

Overview

A job post market is the geographic area where your job is posted.

When you create a job, your selected location determines the market your job belongs to. Understanding markets helps you choose the right locations and manage your hiring effectively.


What is a market?

A market is a defined geographic area based on your job’s location.

  • United States: Based on Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)

  • Dense areas: May use smaller metropolitan divisions for accuracy

  • Canada: Based on economic regions tied to population and labor trends

💡 Helpful note: A single market can include many surrounding cities and towns.
Example: The Boston/Quincy market includes 100+ locations.


How markets are assigned

  • your first job determines your initial market

  • all future jobs must be in that same market unless you add another

  • Wizehire automatically maps your job location to the correct market

  • Settings → Subscription

  • Flex Markets (if available on your plan)


How many markets you can use

Your plan determines your market access:

Plan

Market Access

Quickstart

1 market only

Essentials

1 included + option to add 1 more ($249/month, prorated)

Growth & Concierge

Multiple markets included (based on contract)

💡 Helpful note (Essentials): Posting in a new market may trigger a prorated charge. If all jobs in that market are closed, billing will stop at the end of the month.


Use Flex Markets for more flexibility

If you’re on a Growth or Concierge plan, you may have access to Flex Markets.

  • add new markets

  • swap markets

  • deactivate markets based on hiring needs


Need help?

If you’re unsure which market your job falls under or need help managing locations, click the chat button in the bottom right corner and our team will be happy to help.


Common Questions

What determines my job post market?
The city and state you select when creating a job.

Can I post jobs in multiple markets?
Yes, depending on your plan.

Will Wizehire tell me which market a city belongs to?
Yes. Wizehire maps locations to markets automatically.

What happens if I post in a new market on Essentials?
It may trigger a prorated charge. Billing stops when jobs in that market are closed.

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