Create a Job Position
Step 1: Create a Job Position
This page covers the first step of the workflow. Add the job details first, then continue to the interview questions.
Xinterview makes it easy to start an interview by creating the job record first. In this step, you set the role details that candidates and reviewers will use throughout the process.
At a glance
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Open the Add Job form
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Enter the job details
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Create the job description
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Continue to the next step
Open the Add Job form
From the dashboard, click Add Job to start a new interview position.
Enter the job details
Fill in the job title, deadline, language for the candidate application page, timezone, and job description.
The job title identifies the role. The deadline sets the application window. The language controls the candidate-facing application page, and the timezone keeps the schedule aligned with your location.
Create the job description
Write the job description with AI or paste in an existing description from your team.
Use the option that gives you the clearest and most complete role summary. A strong description helps you keep the interview focused on the right candidate profile.
Continue to the next step
When the details look correct, click Next to move forward.
What happens next
You have added the job and completed the first step of the interview setup. Next, you can move on to crafting the video interview questions.
FAQs
The most important details are the job title, application deadline, timezone, and job description. These details shape how candidates see the role and how your team manages the interview timeline.
Complete the required fields before clicking Next. If a field is optional, you can usually return to it later, but the core job details should be accurate before you move on.
Yes. You can update job details later if you need to fix or refine them. Review the information carefully before continuing so the rest of the setup stays aligned.
No. Creating the job position is the first part of setup. The role is not ready for candidates until you finish the remaining setup steps and publish or activate it.
Yes. You can paste an existing job description from your team instead of using AI. Use the version that best reflects the role and gives candidates clear expectations.
The next step is to create the video interview questions. After you save the job details, click Next to continue.