Executive Summary

PyjamaHR allows you to control when and where your job postings go live. While there isn’t a traditional “Save as Draft” button, you can keep jobs private by posting them “internally” first—ensuring they’re not visible on public job boards until you’re ready. This guide explains exactly how to manage job visibility, avoid accidental public postings, and streamline your hiring workflow.

Detailed Overview

What Does “Saving as Draft” Mean in PyjamaHR?

Many users look for a “Save as Draft” feature to prepare job postings without making them public. In PyjamaHR, the equivalent is posting a job internally. When you post a job internally:

The job is only visible to your team within PyjamaHR.
It does NOT appear on any external job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Naukri, etc.).
You can edit, review, and prepare the job before making it public.
You can later choose to publish it to job boards with a few clicks.

Publishing immediately means the job is posted to selected job boards and becomes visible to external candidates right away.

Why Use Internal Posting Instead of Immediate Publishing?

Draft and review job details before public launch
Test your hiring workflow privately
Collaborate with your team before going live
Control exactly when and where your job appears externally

Integration with Other PyjamaHR Features

Internal jobs appear in your Open Jobs dashboard.
You can manage candidates, assessments, and team collaboration on internal jobs.
When ready, you can publish to one or more job boards directly from the job card.

Business Impact

Reduces risk of accidental public postings
Improves job posting quality through internal review
Supports confidential or internal-only hiring needs

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Save a Job as Draft (Internal Posting) vs Publish Immediately

Prerequisites

You must have permission to create and manage jobs in PyjamaHR.
During the free trial, you can create up to 3 jobs.

Creating a Job and Saving It as a Draft (Internal Posting)

Create a New Job
- Go to your PyjamaHR dashboard.
- Click “Create Job” and fill in the job details.
Post the Job Internally
- After entering job details, do NOT select any external job boards.
- Complete the job creation process.
- Locate the job in your Open Jobs list.
Set to Internal Posting
- On the job card, click the three dots (⋮) menu.
- Select “Publish”.
- In the top right corner, choose “Publish Internally”.
- The job is now visible only to your team—not on any job boards.

Screenshot Callout:
- Show the job card with the three dots menu highlighted.
- Show the “Publish” screen with the “Publish Internally” option.

Review and Edit as Needed
- You can edit job details, add team members, or set up assessments while the job is internal.
Publish to Job Boards When Ready
- When you’re ready to make the job public, return to the job card.
- Click the three dots (⋮), then “Publish”.
- Select the job boards you want to post to and confirm.

Publishing a Job Immediately

Create a New Job
- Go to your PyjamaHR dashboard.
- Click “Create Job” and fill in the job details.
Select Job Boards During Creation
- On the publishing step, select the job boards you want to post to.
- Complete the process—the job will be live on selected boards immediately.

Advanced Usage & Best Practices

Power User Tips

Use Internal Posting as Your Default “Draft” Mode:
Always post jobs internally first to avoid accidental public posting. This gives you time for internal review and edits.
Collaborate Before Publishing:
Assign team members, set up assessments, and review job descriptions internally before making jobs public.
Control Job Board Selection:
You can choose which job boards to publish to at any time—no need to publish everywhere at once.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:
- Use “Publish Internally” for confidential or unfinalized roles.
- Double-check job details before publishing externally.
- Use the three dots (⋮) menu for all job publishing actions.

Don’t:
- Don’t select job boards during creation if you want to keep the job private.
- Don’t assume jobs are saved as drafts automatically—use internal posting for this purpose.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Mistake: Accidentally publishing a job to job boards.
Solution: Always use “Publish Internally” first. Double-check your selections before confirming.
Mistake: Not finding the “Publish Internally” option.
Solution: Click the three dots (⋮) on the job card, then “Publish.” The internal option is in the top right.
Mistake: Losing job details after closing the window.
Solution: There is currently no auto-save or traditional draft feature. Complete the job creation and post internally to save your work.

What If Scenarios

What if I want to unpublish a job from job boards?
You can change the job’s visibility by editing the posting and removing it from job boards, but best practice is to use internal posting until you’re sure.
What if I don’t see the internal posting option?
Refresh your browser and check again. If the issue persists, contact support.
What if I want to test the system without making jobs public?
Use internal posting for all test jobs.

Comprehensive FAQ

1. Is there a “Save as Draft” button in PyjamaHR?
No, but posting a job internally serves the same purpose.

2. How do I keep a job private until I’m ready to publish?
Use the “Publish Internally” option via the three dots (⋮) menu on the job card.

3. Will internal jobs appear on job boards?
No, internal jobs are only visible to your team within PyjamaHR.

4. Can I edit a job after posting it internally?
Yes, you can edit all job details before publishing externally.

5. How do I publish an internal job to job boards later?
Click the three dots (⋮) on the job card, select “Publish,” then choose your job boards.

6. Can I unpublish a job from job boards?
You can remove it from job boards by editing the posting, but it’s best to use internal posting until you’re ready.

7. What happens if I close the job creation window before posting?
Your work will not be saved. Complete the creation and post internally to save.

8. Is there a limit to the number of internal jobs during the trial?
Yes, you can create up to 3 jobs during the 7-day trial.

9. Can I use internal posting for confidential roles?
Absolutely—this is the recommended approach.

10. Can I collaborate with my team on internal jobs?
Yes, all team features are available for internal jobs.

11. Is there a way to queue jobs for future publishing?
Not directly, but internal posting allows you to prepare jobs and publish them when ready.

12. What if I want to test assessments or workflows without public posting?
Use internal posting for all test jobs.

Job Board Management: Learn how to select and manage job boards for each posting.
User Access Controls: Control who can see and edit jobs internally.
Candidate Management: Start sourcing and reviewing candidates as soon as a job is posted internally.
Assessment Integration: Set up and test assessments on internal jobs before public launch.

Recommended Articles:
- Understanding Access Types in PyjamaHR
- Managing Job Boards in PyjamaHR

Summary Table: Internal Posting vs. Immediate Publishing

Feature/Action	Internal Posting (“Draft”)	Immediate Publishing
Visible to Team Only	✔	✖
Visible on Job Boards	✖	✔
Editable Before Public Launch	✔	Limited
Use for Confidential Roles	✔	✖
Can Add Team/Assessments	✔	✔

Still have questions?
If you need further assistance or encounter issues not covered here, please contact PyjamaHR Support via chat or email.

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This article is based on real customer conversations and reflects the current capabilities and best practices in PyjamaHR as of June 2024.

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