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title: "Set Job Type"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/job-type"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-01-05T14:09:56.335Z"
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# Set Job Type

Choose a job type for every new job post so Discovered can recommend the right assessments and interview guides—saving you setup time and keeping evaluations consistent.

### **Overview**

**Job type** is a required label that tells Discovered what kind of role you’re hiring for (e.g., *Accountant & Finance*). Titles can be anything (even internal jargon), so the job type provides a clear category the platform can use to load **recommended assessments** and **pre-built interview guides** for that role.  
You can search the job type list and pick the closest match. The list is updated over time.

## **How to Set Job Type:**

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### **1\. Start a new job**

-   From your dashboard, click **Create Job Post**.

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### **2\. Enter the job title**

-   Example: *Accountant*.

### **3\. Automatic Job Type Detection:**

-   Job type is now **automatically selected** based on the job title and job description.
-   Every time the **job title changes**, the system re-evaluates and updates the job type if needed.
-   Removes manual selection and improves downstream automation (assessments, workflows).

*Note: Job type descriptions will continue to be improved to give the AI more context.*

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### **4\. Complete job details**

-   Fill in description, requirements, compensation, etc., then continue.

### **5\. Auto-Filled LinkedIn & Snagajob Fields:**

-   Relevant LinkedIn and Snagajob fields are now **pre-filled automatically** during job creation.
-   Users can review and edit before posting.
-   Saves time and reduces publishing errors.

### **6\. Review recommendations**

-   Go to **Find & Evaluate Talent**.

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-   In the **Assessments** tab under **Evaluate candidates,** you'll see recommended assessments.

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-   In the **Interview guides** tab under **Evaluate candidates,** you'll see a pre-built interview guide based on the job type.

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-   Keep, remove, or edit anything—these are starting points you can fully customize.

## **Why This Matters**

-   **Faster setup:** Skip guesswork—get relevant assessments and interview questions immediately.
-   **Better consistency:** Teams evaluate candidates against the same criteria for a role.
-   **Higher quality screening:** Recommendations are tailored to the role category you chose.

## **Use Cases**

-   Your job title uses internal naming—job type standardizes it (e.g., “Finance Ninja” → *Accountant & Finance*).
-   You’re setting up a role you don’t recruit for often and want strong defaults.
-   You’re rolling out a consistent process across multiple hiring managers.

## **How It Works**

When you pick a job type, Discovered categorizes the posting and preloads **role-appropriate assessments** and **interview guides** in **Find & Evaluate Talent**. You’re always in control: remove, add, or modify any item.

## **Best Practices**

-   **Pick the closest match:** Use the search bar to quickly find the right category.
-   **Keep it accurate:** If the role scope changes, update the job type so recommendations stay relevant.
-   **Customize the defaults:** Treat recommendations as a starting point—adjust to your exact needs.
-   **Review before publishing:** Ensure the job type aligns with the description and requirements.

## **What Happens Next**

After you save:

-   **Find & Evaluate Talent** will show **recommended assessments** and a **pre-built interview guide** for the selected job type.
-   You can immediately use or customize those tools as you invite and evaluate candidates.