Job Boost in PyjamaHR is a premium feature designed to dramatically increase the visibility of your job postings by promoting them across 20–50+ premium job boards for 14 days. This article explains exactly what Job Boost is, where your boosted jobs appear, how to use it, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so you can maximize your candidate pipeline and avoid confusion.

A Job Boost is an add-on feature in PyjamaHR that amplifies the reach of your job posting by distributing it to a wide network of premium job boards and partner platforms. Unlike standard job postings (which appear on 10 default boards), a boosted job is promoted on 20–50+ additional boards, including high-traffic sites like LinkedIn, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Wellfound, and others (exact list is proprietary and may change).

Key Benefits:
- Increased Visibility: Your job is seen by a much larger and more diverse pool of candidates.
- Faster Hiring: Boosted jobs typically attract more applicants in less time.
- Better Matching: Access to a broader talent pool increases the chances of finding qualified candidates, even for niche or urgent roles.
- Global Reach: Boost works for jobs in the US, Canada, India, and other international locations.

When to Use Job Boost:
- When you need to fill a role quickly.
- For hard-to-fill or niche positions.
- When you’re not getting enough applicants from standard postings.
- To reach candidates outside your immediate network or geography.

Note: You may not see your job on every external board due to each board’s approval process, quality checks, and their own policies.

Screenshots to Include:
- Where to find the Boost icon next to a job.
- The Boost purchase/confirmation window.
- The job list showing the ⚡ icon.
- Candidate pipeline with lightning bolt-tagged applicants.

Do:
- Use Boost for urgent or hard-to-fill roles.
- Check your Boost credit balance before posting.
- Review job board policies if your job isn’t appearing externally.
- Contact support if you see errors or missing features.

Don’t:
- Close and reopen a boosted job without contacting support—this can deactivate your boost.
- Expect to see your job on every external board instantly; approval times vary.
- Assume Boost credits roll over—unused credits expire monthly.

1. Boost Option Not Visible
- Reason: Feature may be temporarily paused for upgrades (e.g., during AI Recruiter Toolkit rollout).
- Solution: Wait for relaunch; check announcements or contact support for ETA.

2. Paid for Boost, But Not Showing
- Reason: Payment may have been applied to a different feature (e.g., Premium plan), or a technical glitch.
- Solution: Check your invoice in “Manage Subscription.” If still unresolved, contact support with your payment details.

3. Job Not Appearing on External Boards
- Reason: Job description quality, salary, or company verification issues.
- Solution: Edit and improve your job description, set a competitive salary, and ensure your company is verified.

4. Receiving Irrelevant or International Applicants
- Reason: Job location or requirements may be too broad.
- Solution: Specify location and requirements clearly. Contact support if you continue to receive off-target applicants.

5. Candidates Not Marked as Boosted
- Reason: Only candidates sourced via Boost get the lightning bolt tag.
- Solution: Check the “Applied” and “Sourced” columns for the ⚡ emoji.

6. Boost Stops After Job Closure
- Reason: Closing a job deactivates the boost.
- Solution: Contact support to reactivate the boost if you reopen the job.

7. Error Messages (e.g., “Unable to create checkout session for add ons payment”)
- Solution: Share a screenshot with support; they will escalate and resolve payment issues.

1. What is a Job Boost?
A paid feature that promotes your job to 20–50+ premium job boards for 14 days, increasing visibility and applicant volume.

2. How long does a Job Boost last?
14 days from activation. It does not auto-renew.

3. Where will my boosted job appear?
On all standard boards plus 20–50+ premium partner boards (list is proprietary), and in your PyjamaHR dashboard with a ⚡ icon.

4. How do I know if my job is boosted?
Look for the lightning bolt (⚡) icon next to your job in the dashboard.

5. How are Boost candidates marked?
Candidates sourced via Boost are tagged with a lightning bolt emoji in the “Applied” or “Sourced” columns.

6. Can I see the full list of job boards?
No, the exact list is proprietary, but includes major boards like LinkedIn, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Wellfound, etc.

7. Can I boost jobs for international locations?
Yes, Boost works for US, Canada, India, Brazil, and more. Pricing may vary.

8. What happens if I close a boosted job?
The boost stops. If you reopen the job, contact support to reactivate the boost.

9. Do Boost credits roll over if unused?
No, unused credits expire at the end of the month.

10. How do I purchase more Boost credits?
Go to “My Plans” or “Upgrade” in your profile; purchase via card.

11. Why isn’t my job appearing on a specific board?
Each board has its own approval process. Improve your job description and salary, and check for company verification issues.

12. Can I get a discount on Boost credits?
Bulk discounts may be available (e.g., 10% off for 10+ credits); contact sales for details.

13. Is Boost included in my plan?
Some AppSumo and premium plans include a set number of free boosts per month; check “My Plans” for your quota.

14. What if I get irrelevant or international applicants?
Refine your job location and requirements; contact support if the issue persists.

15. How do I get an invoice for my Boost purchase?
Invoices are available under “Manage Subscription” in Settings.

Recommended Articles:
- How to Optimize Your Job Description for Maximum Reach
- How to Use Resume Match and AI Interview
- Exporting Candidate Data from PyjamaHR
- Troubleshooting Job Board Publishing Issues

Still have questions?
If you encounter issues not covered here, contact PyjamaHR Support with your job ID, error messages, and screenshots for fastest resolution.

This article is based on real customer conversations and is updated regularly to reflect the latest PyjamaHR features and best practices.