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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.
PriorityFields
Must fillJob title, number of openings, department, employment type
ImportantWork type and location, job description
OptionalDeadline, industry and job function, position level, education, keywords, salary (recommended)
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.
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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