Overview
If your job posting isn’t visible or live on job boards, there are several potential reasons and solutions. Below, we outline the most common causes and actionable steps to resolve them.
Account Verification Requirements
New accounts must complete a verification process before job postings can go live. This process ensures the legitimacy of the account and company. If your account is not verified:
The main account holder must provide the requested information to the Accounts Team.
Once the account is verified, your job postings will be published publicly.
Duplicate Job Postings
Job boards often flag or limit visibility for duplicate postings. This can happen if:
A new posting is created within a 35-mile radius of a recently closed or active posting for the same role.
The content of the new posting is too similar to an existing one.
How to avoid duplicate issues:
Reuse or refresh the original posting instead of creating a new one.
Ensure the new posting’s location is sufficiently distant from the previous one.
Update the job title and content to make it distinct from other active ads.
Missing or Incomplete Job Details
Job boards require all sections of a job posting to be complete, especially the "Qualifications" section. Missing information can prevent the job from being approved.
Steps to fix:
Review your job posting and ensure all required sections are filled out.
Add sufficient qualifications and resubmit the posting for approval.
Visibility Delays on Job Boards
Even after a job is live, it may take time to appear in search results due to:
Job board algorithms prioritizing certain postings.
Personalization filters that tailor search results for individual users.
How to verify and improve visibility:
Search for your job using the title and location on major boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, or ZipRecruiter.
Use an incognito browser or sign out to avoid personalization filters.
Optimize your job post with clear titles, relevant keywords, and competitive compensation.
Consider sponsoring the job to increase its ranking in search results.
Reposting Jobs
Reposting the same job by closing it and creating a duplicate can violate job board standards, preventing the ad from going live. Instead:
Keep the original posting active.
Investigate potential compliance or content issues with the original ad if it remains in "Posting" status for more than a day.
Summary
To ensure your job posting is visible and live:
Complete account verification.
Avoid duplicate postings by refreshing or updating existing ads.
Fill out all required sections, especially "Qualifications."
Optimize your job post for visibility on job boards.
Avoid reposting jobs unnecessarily.
By following these steps, you can resolve most visibility issues and ensure your job postings reach the right candidates.