Job Details in HirePort

This article explains how to read and use the job information available on a vacancy in HirePort, so you know exactly what to expect before submitting a candidate.

Job summary

At the top of each vacancy, you'll find a quick overview of the most important details:

• Job title and employer – displayed prominently at the top of the page

• Short job description – a two-sentence summary of the role

• Employment type – e.g. Permanent Employment

• Location – the city where the role is based

• Job code – a unique reference code for the vacancy (e.g. Ybs46)

• Pay frequency – e.g. Monthly

• Company size – the number of employees at the hiring organisation

• Must-have skills – key requirements shown as tags (e.g. "10+ year seasoned Engineer")

• Required certifications – e.g. ACTA Certificate (Qualified Trainer)

• Language requirements – e.g. French

• Office requirement – e.g. Full office/project location

• Visa sponsorship – whether visa sponsorship is available

From the job summary, you can also:

• Click I have a question to contact the client directly via the job chat (this button opens a job-specific chat with your client)

• Click Appoint a candidate to submit a candidate to this vacancy

About the company

This section gives you background on the hiring organisation to help you position the role with candidates. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Click See more to expand the full company description.

Competitive USPs / Summary – a short overview of what makes this employer stand out from competitors, helping you pitch the role more convincingly to candidates.

Job description

This section describes the role in detail, including what the candidate will be doing and what problem they will be solving for the business. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Click See more to expand the full job description.

Projects the team is working on – a description of the current projects the candidate would be contributing to, giving candidates a concrete picture of the work involved.

Ideal candidate – a profile of the type of person the client is looking for, describing the background, mindset, or experience that would make someone a strong fit.

What problem the candidate will solve – an explanation of the business challenge or gap this hire is meant to address, giving candidates context for why the role exists.

Matching criteria

This section defines exactly who qualifies for the role. Use it to screen candidates before submitting.

It is divided into two parts:

Must – non-negotiable requirements. Candidates who do not meet these will not be considered. Examples include:

• Years of experience (e.g. 10+ year seasoned Engineer)

• Education (e.g. Bachelor Accounting)

• Certifications (e.g. ACTA Certificate – Qualified Trainer)

• Languages (e.g. French)

Preferable skills – nice-to-have qualifications that strengthen a candidate's profile. Examples include:

• Additional experience (e.g. 1+ year in a specific area)

• Certifications (e.g. AccessData Certified Examiner – ACE)

• Additional languages (e.g. French, German)

Tip: Focus first on the Must criteria. Candidates who tick the Preferable hard skills as well will stand out.

Compensation & benefits

This section provides a breakdown of what the client is offering. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

• Compensation – includes details such as minimum hours per week (e.g. 37 hours)

• Extras – additional perks offered by the employer (e.g. coffee, pizza, study sessions)

Working conditions

This section covers the practical day-to-day setup of the role. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Details shown may include:

• Days at the office / home – e.g. Office: 5 days / Home: 3 days

• Visa sponsorship – whether the client can sponsor a work visa

• Remote working – whether remote working is possible

• Relocation – whether candidates can relocate from anywhere, and whether a relocation package is available

Company culture

This section gives a written description of the company's values, working style, and team dynamics. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

The team

This section shows the composition of the team the candidate would be joining, including the number of people and their roles. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Weekly activities & tools used

These optional sections give candidates a clearer picture of the day-to-day reality of the role:

• Weekly activities – a list of recurring tasks or activities with an estimated time commitment per week (e.g. Activity 1: 5 hrs, Activity 2: 3 hrs — Total: 8 hrs per week)

• Tools used – the software or technologies the candidate will work with (e.g. Django)

Career path

This section visualises the possible growth trajectory from the role, showing potential next steps such as Team Lead or Manager. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Colleagues

This section features a quote and profile from a current team member, giving candidates a personal impression of the team they'd be joining. It is optional and may not appear on every vacancy.

Need Help?

• Check our knowledge base for detailed guides and tips

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• For job-specific questions, reach out to your customer through the chat functionality

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