How to Create a Job Posting
Learn how to add a new job listing to your Cavuno job board, including required fields, optional settings, and tips for effective postings.
Adding a new job to your Cavuno board takes less than five minutes. This guide walks you through every field and setting.
How to create a new job
Follow these four steps to add a job posting:
- Open the jobs section: Click Jobs in the sidebar
- Start a new listing: Click Add job
- Enter job details: Fill in the required and optional fields (covered below)
- Publish: Click Add job to make it live
Required fields
Job title
The position name that job seekers see.
Tips:
- Be specific: "Senior Frontend Developer" is better than "Developer"
- Include seniority level when relevant
- Avoid internal jargon or abbreviations
Company
The employer offering this position.
- Search and select an existing company
- Every job must be associated with a company
- Add a company first if needed
Employment type
Select the nature of the position:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Contract
- Internship
- Temporary
- Volunteer
- Other
Work arrangement
Choose how the role is structured:
- On-site: Must work from an office location
- Hybrid: Mix of office and remote work
- Remote: Can work from anywhere
Office locations
Required for on-site and hybrid roles. Search for and add the office location(s) where the job is based.
Application method
Enter where candidates should apply. This can be:
- A URL to your application page (e.g.,
https://company.com/apply) - An email address for applications
Description
The detailed job description using the rich text editor.
What to include:
- Role overview and responsibilities
- Required qualifications
- Benefits and perks
Formatting options:
- Headings (H1, H2)
- Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
- Bullet and numbered lists
- Links and images
- Code blocks and quotes
Optional fields
Seniority
Help candidates understand the experience level:
- Entry-level
- Associate
- Mid-level
- Senior
- Lead
- Principal
- Director
- Executive
Salary information
Adding salary ranges can increase applications significantly.
- Currency: Select from available currencies (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP)
- Minimum salary: The lower end of the range
- Maximum salary: The upper end of the range
- Pay period: Per year, per month, per week, per day, or per hour
Publish date
When the job should go live on your board. Defaults to today. You can schedule jobs to publish in the future.
Expiry date
When the job should stop appearing on your board. Defaults to 30 days from the publish date.
Hybrid-specific options
When you select Hybrid as the work arrangement:
In-office frequency
How often employees need to be in the office (e.g., 3 days).
In-office period
The time period for the frequency:
- Per week
- Per month
- Per year
Remote-specific options
When you select Remote as the work arrangement:
Remote working permits
Specify where candidates must be authorized to work. Options include:
- Worldwide
- Specific continents or regions
- Specific countries
Remote timezones
Specify timezone requirements for remote workers. Options include:
- All timezones
- Specific regions
- Specific timezone ranges (with +/- hour flexibility)
Visa sponsorship
Indicate whether you offer visa sponsorship for remote workers:
- Yes
- No
- Unknown
After publishing
Once your job is live:
- It appears on your public job board
- Job seekers can find it through search and filters
- Subscribers with matching job alerts receive notifications
- Search engines begin indexing the listing
Tips for effective job postings
- Write clear titles: Job seekers scan titles first
- Include salary: Listings with salaries get more applications
- Be specific: Help candidates understand if they're a fit
- Highlight benefits: What makes this opportunity stand out?
- Keep descriptions scannable: Use headings and bullet points