Default Job Posting Templates

Using Default Job Posting Templates in Discovered

This guide will walk you through how to understand, set, and manage default job posting templates in Discovered. A default job posting template helps save time and ensures that every new job post you create has a baseline configuration, keeping your workflows consistent and error-free.

Overview

In Discovered, a default job posting template is a designated template that the system uses automatically whenever you create a new job posting. Setting a default template ensures:

• Every new job post starts with a standard structure.
• Your chosen workflow and configurations load automatically.
• You avoid accidentally creating incomplete job postings.

By default, Discovered requires that exactly one job posting template is always set as the default. This prevents gaps in your process and ensures smooth job creation.

How Default Templates Work

When you create a job post without choosing a specific template, Discovered automatically uses the template set as the default.

• Example:
  From the Dashboard, if you click Create a Job Post without taking any other action, the system opens the job posting form using your default template.

This guarantees that key configurations, such as workflows and processing steps, are present in the job posting. Without a default template, a new job post would open as an empty shell, potentially leading to extra manual work or even errors.

Identifying the Default Template

To see which template is currently set as your default:

1. Go to Templates in the top navigation bar.
2. Select Job Postings.

In the list of templates, look for the one with the Default switch toggled on. In most accounts, this will be labeled something like “Default Template,” although you may name it however you wish.

• The default template appears at the top of the template list by default, making it easy to find and edit.

Changing the Default Template

You can switch the default template if your hiring needs change.

Steps to Change the Default Template:

1. Navigate to Templates > Job Postings.
2. Find the template you want to set as the new default.
3. Hover over the Default toggle next to the template name.
4. Click to turn the toggle On for the new template.

When you set a new default:

• The previously default template will automatically be unassigned as the default.
• The new default template moves to the top of the list for easier access.

Important Notes About Default Templates

• Exactly One Default Required:
  At all times, your account must have exactly one default job posting template. The system enforces this to prevent incomplete job postings.
• Deleting the Default Template:
  You cannot delete the current default template until you set another template as the new default.
• Workflow Consistency:
  Default templates ensure essential workflows—like pipelines in the processing stage—are always in place. Skipping this can result in empty or broken job postings.

Benefits of Default Job Posting Templates

Setting a default job posting template helps you:

✅ Streamline job creation without repetitive setup.
✅ Maintain consistent workflows across all job posts.
✅ Reduce errors and avoid missing critical configurations.
✅ Quickly adjust to evolving hiring needs by changing the default template.

Need Help?

If you have questions about managing your default job posting template, contact the Discovered support team for assistance.