Employer FAQ

Creating an employer account is quick and easy:

1. Click "For Employers" in the header or visit our employer page
2. Click "Get Started - 2 Free Credits"
3. Fill in company details (company name, size, email)
4. Verify your email address
5. You're ready to post your first job!

You get 2 free job credits when you sign up - no credit card required to start.

1 credit = 1 job posting for 30 days.

How it works:

1. Purchase credits (\$49 each)
2. Use 1 credit to post a job
3. Your job is live for 30 days
4. Receive unlimited applications during those 30 days
5. After 30 days, the job automatically expires and is removed

What you get per credit:

• 30-day job posting visibility
• Unlimited applications for that posting
• Full application management tools
• Candidate analytics and quality indicators
• Internal messaging with applicants

Credits never expire - buy them when you need them, use them when you're ready to hire.

Yes! You get 2 free job credits when you create your employer account.

That means you can:

• Post 2 jobs completely free
• Test the platform with real candidates
• See the quality of applications you receive
• Experience the full hiring workflow

No credit card required to get started.

After you use your 2 free credits, additional credits are \$49 each. Most employers find the quality worth it after trying the free credits.

The key difference: Quality over quantity.

Bottom line: Spend less time screening spam, more time talking to qualified candidates.

Posting a job takes just a few minutes:

1. Log in to your employer dashboard
2. Click "Post New Job"
3. Fill in job details:
   • Job title, department, location
   • Job description and responsibilities
   • Required and preferred qualifications
   • Salary range (optional but recommended)
   • Employment type (full-time, part-time, contract)
4. Select how many credits to use (1 credit = 30 days)
5. Review and publish

Your job goes live immediately and starts appearing on our public job board.

Yes! You can edit your job posting at any time while it's active.

What you can update:

• Job description and requirements
• Salary range
• Location or remote options
• Application deadline
• Benefits and perks

Changes take effect immediately and candidates will see the updated version.

Note: Existing applicants are notified if you make significant changes to the role requirements, ensuring transparency.

Most jobs receive their first application within 48 hours.

Important to understand:

Because candidates need to complete our 7-step workflow (resume optimization, profile building, cover letter generation), applications trickle in over time rather than flooding in immediately.

Expected volume:

• Average roles: 5-10 quality applications per week
• Popular positions (remote, tech, competitive salary): 15-20 per week
• Niche roles: 3-5 per week

Quality over quantity: You're getting fewer applications, but they're dramatically higher quality. Most employers prefer 10 great candidates over 500 spam applications.

Yes, you can pause your job posting at any time.

How pausing works:

• Click "Pause" on your job listing
• Job is removed from public job board (no new applications)
• Your credit time STOPS - days don't count down while paused
• You can still view and manage existing applications
• Click "Unpause" when ready to accept new applications again
• Remaining days resume when unpaused

Common use case: You're reviewing a batch of candidates and want to pause new applications temporarily. Pausing ensures you don't waste your credit days.

After 30 days, your job automatically expires and is removed from the job board.

What happens:

• Job is removed from public board (new candidates can't apply)
• You keep full access to all existing applications
• You can continue messaging and reviewing applicants
• All candidate profiles and data remain accessible
• You can archive the job when finished

If you want to reopen the position:

Purchase another credit (\$49) to extend the job for 30 more days. All existing applications remain attached to the job.

Why auto-expire? Prevents "ghost jobs" - jobs that are filled but still listed. This ensures job seekers only see active, real opportunities.

Absolutely! Each job posting uses 1 credit.

Example scenarios:

• You have 2 free credits from signup → Post 2 jobs simultaneously
• You buy 5 credits → Post 5 jobs at once (or space them out over time)
• You have 10 credits → Hire for multiple roles at the same time

Each job is tracked separately:

• Separate application inbox per job
• Independent 30-day expiration dates
• Individual analytics and messaging
• Pause/unpause each job independently

Every application shows 6 quality indicators that help you identify serious candidates:

💡 Pro tip: Candidates with 4+ badges are typically your best bets. They've invested significant time preparing specifically for YOUR role.

Track candidates through your hiring pipeline with these statuses:

How to use:

• Drag-and-drop candidates between statuses (or use dropdown)
• Add notes at each stage
• Filter view by status to focus on specific stages
• Candidates see their status in their dashboard

Look for these quality signals:

1. ApplyScore match percentage - Higher scores (75%+) mean better keyword and skill alignment with your job description
2. Workflow completion badges - Candidates who completed all 7 steps are demonstrably more serious
3. Pro member status - They're paying \$5/month for better tools, shows commitment
4. Time investment - Check how long they spent preparing their application (shown in analytics)
5. Custom cover letter - Read their personalized message to gauge genuine interest
6. Profile tailoring - Did they customize their profile for your specific role?

Red flags to watch for:

• ❌ ApplyScore below 60% (poor fit)
• ❌ Generic cover letter that could apply to any job
• ❌ Workflow incomplete (skipped steps)
• ❌ No Pro membership + no badges (low effort application)

Yes! Built-in messaging keeps everything organized.

How it works:

• Click "Message" on any applicant's profile
• Write your message (interview invite, questions, follow-up)
• Candidate receives email notification
• They reply through the platform
• All messages are threaded per candidate

Benefits:

• ✅ All communication in one place (no lost emails)
• ✅ Message history attached to application
• ✅ Automated notifications for both parties
• ✅ Privacy-protected (email addresses only shared when you choose)

This is rare on Hiir.me (by design), but you have options:

1. Pause your job posting - Stop accepting new applications temporarily while you review current batch
2. Filter by quality indicators - Show only Pro members, or only candidates with 75%+ ApplyScore
3. Add screening questions - Edit your job posting to add required questions
4. Raise requirements - Update the job description to be more specific

Reality check:

Our system naturally limits volume through the 7-step workflow. You'll typically get 5-20 applications per week, not 500. If you're getting more, that's actually a good problem - it means your role is highly desirable!

\$49 per job posting for 30 days.

What you get for \$49:

• 30 days of job visibility
• Unlimited applications during those 30 days
• Full application management tools
• Internal messaging with all applicants
• Candidate quality indicators and analytics
• Automatic removal after 30 days (prevents ghost jobs)

Compare to competitors:

• Indeed: \$5/day = \$150/month (67% more expensive)
• LinkedIn Jobs: \$495-795/month (90% more expensive)
• ZipRecruiter: \$249-599/month (80-92% more expensive)

No! Credits never expire.

Buy credits when you have budget, use them when you have hiring needs. No pressure, no expiration dates.

Example scenarios:

• Buy 10 credits now, use 2 this month, save 8 for next quarter
• Buy 5 credits, use 1, company freezes hiring - your 4 credits are waiting when ready
• Buy bulk credits at year-end budget refresh, use throughout next year

We offer a quality guarantee:

If you receive zero quality applications (0 candidates with email verification + any quality badge) after 14 days, we'll refund your credit.

To request refund:

1. Email support@hiir.me within 14 days of posting
2. Explain the situation (zero qualified applicants)
3. We review your job posting and applications
4. If valid, we issue credit refund or account credit

Not eligible for refund:

• ❌ You received qualified candidates but didn't like them
• ❌ You filled the position and no longer need candidates
• ❌ You posted a job with unrealistic requirements

Volume discounts coming soon!

Planned pricing tiers:

• 1 credit: \$49
• 5 credits: \$45 each = \$225 total (8% savings)
• 10 credits: \$42 each = \$420 total (14% savings)
• 20 credits: \$39 each = \$780 total (20% savings)

Currently: All credits are \$49 each regardless of quantity.

Interested in volume pricing? Email support@hiir.me and we'll notify you when volume discounts launch.

No subscription fee. No monthly charges.

You only pay when you're actively hiring:

• Buy credits when you need them (\$49 each)
• Use credits when you want to post jobs
• No charges if you're not hiring
• No automatic renewals
• No contracts or commitments

Why no subscription? We know hiring is sporadic. You shouldn't pay for months you're not hiring. Pay only when you need us.

Our 7-step workflow acts as a natural quality filter:

1. Email verification required - No bots or fake accounts
2. Time investment - Completing 7 steps takes 30-60 minutes
3. Resume optimization - Candidates must analyze their fit via ApplyScore
4. Profile customization - Must build modular components specific to the role
5. Cover letter generation - AI requires job description + profile data
6. Trackable commitment - They know you'll see their engagement
7. Interview prep - Preparing for interviews indicates seriousness

Result:

Spam applicants (one-click mass applications) won't invest this time. Only genuinely interested candidates complete the workflow.

✅ Employers report: 80% fewer applications to screen, but 3x higher quality.

Hiir.me candidates are systematic job seekers who treat finding a job like a job itself.

Quality indicators:

• Time invested - 30-60 minutes per application vs 30 seconds "Easy Apply"
• Preparation visible - You can see their ApplyScore, tailored profile, custom cover letter
• Financial commitment - Pro members (\$5/month) are serious about their search
• Interview-ready - They've already prepared questions for YOUR role
• Learning mindset - They use interview journals to improve
• Data-driven - They optimize based on what works

What this means for you:

Candidates arrive prepared, invested, and genuinely interested in YOUR specific role - not just any job.

Average: 15-30 quality applications over 30 days

Breakdown by role type:

• Tech roles (remote): 20-40 applications
• Tech roles (onsite): 10-25 applications
• Marketing/Sales: 15-30 applications
• Niche/specialized roles: 5-15 applications
• Entry-level positions: 30-50 applications

Compare to traditional job boards:

Quality > Quantity: Would you rather screen 500 applications or talk to 20 prepared candidates?

We're here to help you hire successfully:

• Email: support@hiir.me - We respond within 24 hours
• Contact Form: Available in your employer dashboard
• This FAQ: Answers most common questions
• How It Works Guide: Complete step-by-step guide

What we can help with:

• Technical issues with posting or managing jobs
• Understanding quality indicators
• Best practices for writing job descriptions
• Credit purchases and billing questions
• Feature requests and feedback

Absolutely! We build based on user feedback.

How to request features:

1. Email support@hiir.me with subject "Feature Request"
2. Describe what you need and why
3. Explain how it would help your hiring process
4. We'll respond with timeline or alternatives

Recent features built from employer feedback:

• ✅ Pause/unpause job postings
• ✅ Quality indicator badges on applications
• ✅ Internal messaging system
• ✅ Application status tracking