> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cutshort.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I post jobs to build a top candidate pipeline quickly?

> Post a job, set key requirements, and let Cutshort invite matching candidates so applications start landing in your pipeline.

Post a job from **Jobs**, set must-have skills and key requirements, then confirm the invitation message. Cutshort starts inviting matching candidates so you can review applications in the job pipeline.

[Watch how to add a job on Cutshort](https://app.storylane.io/share/sevncyvxk7yy)

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## 1. Start a job

Go to **Jobs** ([cutshort.io/profile/employer-dashboard](https://cutshort.io/profile/employer-dashboard)) and click **Post a job**. That opens [cutshort.io/profile/job-setup](https://cutshort.io/profile/job-setup).

## 2. Fill in job details

On the **Job details** step:

1. Enter the **Job title** and **Job role**.
2. Add **Relevant skills**. These also show on the job post that candidates see (preview is on the right).
3. Click **Add must-have skills** only if you have a hard filter. Anyone who has not worked with that skill will not appear in your results. Use this sparingly.
4. Fill in the rest: location, experience, salary, and the job description. The right side shows how the post will look to candidates.

Click **Submit job for review**.

## 3. Set key requirements

The next step is **Key requirements**. Cutshort uses these later to shortlist the most relevant candidates.

A default list is created from your job description. Review it carefully. You can add, delete, or reorder the lines.

Write anything you would expect to see on a resume — skills, kind of work done, team leading or management experience, college tier, industry or domain. Lock in the list and proceed.

## 4. Review the invitation and go live

Your job is ready to receive applications. Review the invitation message, edit it if needed, and click **Looks good**.

![Invitation message with Looks good](https://cdn.cutshort.io/public/images/help/post-job-invitation.png)

Cutshort then starts reaching out to matching candidates and inviting them to apply.

## 5. Edit the questionnaire

When you post a job, Cutshort auto-generates a **Job questionnaire** with 2–3 common questions. Edit it anytime from **Job pipeline** → the **Applications** stage → **Questionnaire enabled**.

Use this to collect updated salary, location, and notice period — or custom details like visa status or experience in a specific kind of work.

![Job questionnaire with auto-generated questions you can edit](https://cdn.cutshort.io/public/images/help/post-job-questionnaire.png)

You can change the generated questions, add **+ Custom question**, **+ Joining availability**, **+ Location preference**, or **generate questions using AI**. Click **Save questionnaire** when you are done.

## 6. Find the job and the pipeline

To see the job you just posted, open **Jobs**. Click it to view applications.

After a few hours, **Job pipeline** shows:

* Candidates you invited, on the first stage
* Candidates who applied, on the next stage

Filter that list using the key requirements you added to find close matches quickly.

![Job pipeline with invited candidates and applications](https://cdn.cutshort.io/public/images/help/post-job-pipeline.png)

## If something goes wrong

* **Must-have skills emptied the pool** — remove or relax them. Candidates without those skills are hidden from results.
* **Key requirements look off** — edit the default list before you proceed. You can still change criteria later from the job.
* **No applications yet** — wait a few hours after **Looks good**. Invites go out first; applied candidates show on the next pipeline stage.
* **Cannot find the job** — open **Jobs**. The new post appears there.
* **Need different questionnaire questions** — open **Job pipeline** → **Applications** → **Questionnaire enabled**, then edit and **Save questionnaire**.

Something else? Chat with us on [cutshort.io](https://cutshort.io).

## Related

* [How do I search relevant candidates on Cutshort?](/employers/search-relevant-candidates)
* [How do I find Top 50 candidates who match all my requirements?](/employers/find-top-50-candidates)
* [What is a Talent Card?](/employers/what-is-a-talent-card)