Getting Started
You can save time by using previous job postings as a starting point for new vacancies. This guide explains how to copy and reuse previous vacancies.
Why Copy Previous Vacancies?
Copying previous vacancies helps you:
Save Time - Don't recreate from scratch
Maintain Consistency - Use proven formats
Preserve Structure - Keep good organisation
Quick Setup - Get started faster
Accessing Previous Vacancies
During Vacancy Creation
When creating a new vacancy:
Navigate to Select Type step
Choose Use Previous Job option
A search box appears
Search for previous vacancies
Finding Previous Vacancies
You can search by:
Job Title - Search by title keywords
Reference Number - Find by reference
Any Text - Search in descriptions
Copying a Vacancy
Step 1: Select Previous Vacancy
Enter search terms
Browse results
Click on the vacancy you want
It's selected as template
Step 2: Review Copied Information
The system copies:
Job description
Location details
Employment type and hours
Salary information
Screening questions (if any)
Other vacancy details
Step 3: Edit as Needed
Review all copied information
Update what's changed
Modify for new role
Customise as required
Step 4: Complete Vacancy
Make necessary changes
Update job-specific details
Review all information
Publish when ready
What Gets Copied
Typically Copied
Job description
Location information
Employment details
Salary information
Benefits
Screening questions
Workflow selection
Not Copied
Reference number (you create new one)
Publication destinations (you select new)
Application data (stays with original)
Candidate information
Troubleshooting
I can't find the vacancy I want:
Try different search terms
Search by reference number
Check archived vacancies
Verify vacancy still exists
Copied information is outdated:
Update all details
Review thoroughly
Modify as needed
Ensure accuracy
Some information didn't copy:
Some fields may not copy
Fill in manually
Check all sections
Complete as needed
Can I copy from archived vacancies?
Yes, if they appear in search
Archived vacancies can be used
Same copying process
Update as needed
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