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Creating a job is the entry point to every hiring workflow in Mercury Recruit. You can build one from scratch when you know exactly what you want, or use AI to generate a strong first draft.
Whichever method you choose, always review the final job before publishing. AI-generated content is a starting point, not a finished product.

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Start creating a job

From the Jobs page, click Create New Job and choose how you want to start.

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Options

  • Start from scratch — Best when you already know the job details and want full control over every field.
  • Generate with AI — Best when you want to move faster or need help drafting job content.
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Method 1 — Start from scratch

Use this when you have a clear job spec ready and want full control over the job setup.
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Enter job details

Focus on the required fields first, then add supporting details.Click Continue.
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2

Build the questionnaire

Select a template or add custom screening questions.Click Continue.
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3

Configure the hiring pipeline

Load a pipeline template or build one from scratch. Add, edit, or remove stages to match your hiring process.Click Continue.
4

Add hiring members

Add workspace members who will work on this requisition.Click Continue.
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Review and publish

Verify every detail before publishing.When ready, click Publish and choose:
  • Visibility — Global (anyone can apply) or Confidential (restricted)
  • Timing — Immediate or Scheduled
Then click Publish Job.
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Adding a salary range can improve applicant quality. Even a broad range is usually more useful to candidates than no range.

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Method 2 — Generate with AI

Use this when speed matters or when you need help turning a rough role idea into a usable draft.
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Enter a prompt

Describe the role, responsibilities, expectations, and ideal candidate in plain language. The more specific you are, the better the output.
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Add guided inputs (optional)

Add optional details to improve the generated draft:
  • Company details
  • Required skills
  • Job benefits
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Generate and review

Generate the job content, then review and edit every generated field before continuing.
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Continue setup

Finish the same remaining steps as the manual flow:Questionnaire → Hiring pipeline → Hiring members → Review and publish
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Do not publish AI-generated content without reviewing it for accuracy, tone, completeness, and bias.

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Choose the right method

Best when:
  • You have an existing job description ready to paste
  • The role is highly specialized
  • You need exact wording, compliance language, or internal approval text

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What to review before publishing

Before publishing, confirm:
  • Job title and number of openings are correct
  • Department, location, and work type are accurate
  • Job description matches the role requirements
  • Questionnaire questions are relevant
  • Pipeline stages match your hiring process
  • Hiring members are assigned correctly
  • Visibility and publish timing are correct
If anything is unclear, save the job as a draft and review it with the hiring team before publishing.

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Last modified on June 19, 2026