Job Posting

Job Posting is a public announcement advertising an open position, its responsibilities, required skills, location, salary range and application instructions. Employers use job postings to attract qualified candidates and to communicate role expectations.

What is a Job Posting

A job posting is a written or digital notice that advertises a vacancy. It distils a job description into candidate-facing language and highlights must have qualifications, preferred experience and how to apply. Postings appear on career pages, job boards, social media and internal channels.

How Does it Work

HR or hiring managers create the posting from a job requisition. The posting is reviewed for compliance with equal employment laws and company policy. It is then published, tracked, and promoted. Applicant responses are routed into an applicant tracking system for screening and interviewing.

Practical Usage and Examples

Job postings are used for hiring, internal transfers and workforce planning. Common scenarios include:

• External hire: Publish on job boards and social media to source candidates.
• Internal recruitment: Share on the company intranet for employee applications.
• Compliance: Include minimum qualifications and salary range to meet pay transparency rules.

Related HR Concepts

Related terms include job description, job requisition, talent acquisition, employer branding, and applicant tracking. These concepts work together to define, advertise and fill roles.