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title: "Default Job Posting Templates"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/default-job-posting-templates"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-10-21T22:40:31.769Z"
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# Default Job Posting Templates

Ensure every job posting starts with a consistent baseline configuration.

### **Overview**

**Default Job Posting Templates** in Discovered act as your system’s fallback blueprint whenever you create a new job posting. By designating one template as the default, every new job automatically begins with a predefined structure and workflow. This prevents incomplete postings, reduces manual work, and ensures consistency across all your hiring processes.

By rule, Discovered always requires **exactly one default template**. This safeguard guarantees that no job post is created as an empty shell.

## **How to Access Default Job Posting Templates:**

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### **1\. Locate Default Templates**

-   From the **Dashboard**, go to **Templates → Job Postings**.
-   In the list, look for the template with the **Default toggle switched on**. This is your current default.
-   The default template appears at the top of the list for easy access.

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### **2\. How Default Templates Work**

-   If you click **Create a Job Post** from the dashboard without choosing a template, the system automatically uses your default template.
-   All preconfigured settings—such as workflows, pipelines, and processing steps—load instantly.

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### **3\. Change the Default Template**

-   Go to **Templates → Job Postings**.
-   Find the template you want to assign as the new default.
-   Toggle the **Default switch** on.
-   The previous default will automatically be unassigned, and your new default moves to the top of the list.

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### **4\. Edit, Duplicate, or Delete Defaults**

-   You can edit a default template just like any other.
-   You cannot delete a default template until another is set as default.
-   Duplicating is useful if you want a similar default but with small adjustments.

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## **Why This Matters**

Having a default job posting template ensures that:

-   **Every job starts with a structure** – no more empty or broken postings.
-   **Workflows stay consistent** – pipelines and configurations load automatically.
-   **Time is saved** – no need to rebuild standard jobs from scratch.
-   **Errors are reduced** – avoids missing critical setup steps.

## **Use Cases**

-   **High-volume hiring teams:** Create a standard template for recurring roles (e.g., customer service, sales).
-   **Organizations with strict workflows:** Ensure every posting has the correct pipeline applied.
-   Agencies: Use a base default template, then duplicate and adapt for clients.

## **Best Practices**

-   Always maintain one reliable **baseline template** as default.
-   Review and update your default template regularly to align with evolving workflows.
-   Use duplication to test variations without disrupting your primary default.
-   Keep names clear (e.g., “Default – Standard Workflow”) to avoid confusion.

## **What Happens Next**

Once set, your default template is automatically applied to every new job created. You can still choose a different template manually, but your default ensures that you’ll never start with an empty or inconsistent posting.

With **Default Job Posting Templates**, your hiring process stays structured, efficient, and error-free from the very first click.