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How Should I Manage Job Postings to Stay Compliant and Maintain Visibility?

Moving, closing, or reposting a job? Learn how to manage postings the right way to stay compliant and visible.

Written by Tamalyn Holcomb

Overview

How you manage your job postings affects both job board compliance and visibility. Here's how to handle location changes, closed postings, and duplicates the right way.

Managing Job Locations

  • Update the location on your existing posting instead of creating a new one. Job boards often flag postings within a 35-mile radius as duplicates.

  • If you're moving a job to a nearby city, for example within 11 miles, update the location on the current posting rather than creating a new one. This keeps you compliant and avoids duplicate detection.

  • Location settings don't carry over automatically. You'll need to manually enter the specific city in the location field for each new posting before publishing.

Handling Closed Job Postings

If you close a job posting, you can reopen it later without losing access to your candidates. Wizehire keeps all applicant data and resumes, so you can keep emailing candidates and scheduling interviews even after a posting is closed.

Avoiding Duplicate Postings

  • Don't create a new posting for a role if the original is already active. Job boards expect one posting per open role.

  • If you've accidentally created a duplicate, close the newer one. Update the original posting as needed, then reopen it.

Keeping Each Listing to One Role

Each job posting should represent a single role with one clear title and description. Combining two distinct roles into one listing, for example a Sales Manager and Office Admin posted together, can confuse candidates and delay approval.

If you're hiring for two roles, create two separate postings instead of combining them into one.

Keeping Your Company Information Consistent

Your About Company section should name only one business, and that name needs to match your Wizehire account. If the section mentions multiple business names, or a name that doesn't match your account, job boards may flag the ad.

To fix this, edit the About Company section so it lists only the business name tied to your account. See How do I manage and update information about my company? for the exact steps.

Common Questions

Will I lose my candidates if I close a job posting?

No. Wizehire keeps all applicant data and resumes, so you can still email candidates and schedule interviews after a posting is closed.

Can I move an active job posting to a new location?

Yes. Update the location on the existing posting instead of creating a new one, especially if you're moving within about 35 miles, to avoid duplicate detection.

Do location settings carry over to my next job posting?

No. You'll need to manually enter the city for each new posting before publishing.

What should I do if I accidentally created a duplicate posting?

Close the newer one, update the original posting as needed, then reopen it.

Can I combine two roles into one job posting?

No. Each listing should represent one role. If you're hiring for two positions, post them separately.

Why was my ad flagged over my company information?

Your About Company section likely names more than one business, or a name that doesn't match your Wizehire account. Edit that section to list only the business name on your account.

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