Step-by-step guide to creating and publishing your first job posting on Flowxtra

Creating Your First Job

This guide will walk you through creating and publishing your first job posting on Flowxtra. By the end, you'll have a professional job listing that's optimized for search engines and ready to attract qualified candidates.

Time Required: About 10-15 minutes to create a complete job posting.

Before You Start

Make sure you have:

Completed your company profile
Determined the job title and requirements
Prepared a job description (or use our AI generator)
Decided on salary range and benefits

Creating Your Job Posting

Access the Job Creation Form

Log in to your Flowxtra dashboard
Click the Create Job button in the top right corner
You'll be taken to the job creation form

Alternatively, navigate to Jobs > Create New Job from the sidebar.

Enter Basic Information

Fill in the essential job details:

Job Title

Enter a clear, descriptive job title that candidates will search for.

Good Examples:

Senior Software Engineer
Marketing Manager
Customer Support Specialist

Avoid:

Rockstar Developer (overly casual)
Ninja Coder (unclear)
Person Needed (too vague)

Use standard industry job titles for better search visibility.

Department

Select or create a department for this position:

Engineering
Marketing
Sales
Customer Support
Human Resources
Operations
Finance

Employment Type

Choose the type of employment:

Full-time
Part-time
Contract
Temporary
Internship
Freelance

Work Location

Specify where the work will be performed:

On-site: Select your office location
Remote: Specify if worldwide or specific regions
Hybrid: Indicate required office days

Write the Job Description

Create a compelling job description that includes:

Company Overview

Brief introduction to your company (2-3 sentences):

At TechCorp, we're building the future of cloud computing. 
Our team of 50+ engineers serves over 10,000 customers worldwide, 
and we're growing fast.

Role Summary

What the person will do (3-4 sentences):

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform team. 
You'll design and build scalable backend services, mentor junior engineers, 
and help shape our technical direction. This is a high-impact role with 
significant autonomy and growth potential.

Responsibilities

List key responsibilities (5-8 bullet points):

Design and implement scalable backend services
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Mentor junior team members
Collaborate with product and design teams
Contribute to technical architecture decisions

Requirements

List required qualifications (5-7 bullet points):

5+ years of software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Python or Go
Experience with distributed systems and microservices
Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Optional qualifications (3-5 bullet points):

Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Contributions to open-source projects
Experience in a startup environment
Knowledge of machine learning concepts

Pro Tip: Use our AI-powered job description generator to create professional descriptions in seconds. Click Generate with AI and provide key details.

Set Salary and Benefits

Salary Information

Choose how to display salary:

Option 1: Salary Range

Minimum: $100,000
Maximum: $140,000
Currency: USD
Period: Per year

Option 2: Fixed Salary

Amount: $120,000
Currency: USD
Period: Per year

Option 3: Don't Specify

Hide salary information

Jobs with visible salary information receive 30% more applications on average.

Benefits

List benefits and perks:

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Unlimited PTO
Remote work flexibility
Professional development budget
Home office stipend
Equity/stock options

Configure Application Settings

Application Method

Choose how candidates will apply:

Flowxtra Application Form (Recommended)

Candidates apply directly through Flowxtra
All applications in one dashboard
Automated email notifications

External URL

Redirect to your ATS or career page
Track applications externally

Required Information

Select what information to collect:

Standard Fields:

Full name (required)
Email address (required)
Phone number (optional)
Resume/CV (required)
Cover letter (optional)
LinkedIn profile (optional)

Screening Questions

Add custom questions to filter candidates:

Example Questions:

"Are you authorized to work in the United States?"
- Type: Yes/No
- Required: Yes
"How many years of Python experience do you have?"
- Type: Multiple Choice
- Options: 0-2, 2-5, 5-10, 10+
- Required: Yes
"Why are you interested in this position?"
- Type: Long Text
- Required: No