Executive Summary
The Job Boost feature in PyjamaHR is designed to dramatically increase the visibility of your job postings by promoting them across 20+ (often 50+) premium job boards, helping you attract more qualified candidates faster. This guide covers everything you need to know about purchasing, applying, and optimizing Job Boosts—including troubleshooting, best practices, and answers to the most common customer questions.
Detailed Overview
What Is a Job Boost?
A Job Boost is an add-on feature in PyjamaHR that promotes your job posting on a wide network of premium job boards (such as LinkedIn, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Wellfound, and others). This increases your job’s reach, visibility, and the number of relevant applications you receive—often resulting in 200–300 candidates per boosted job, depending on the role and location.
When to Use Job Boost:
- When you need to fill a role quickly or have urgent hiring needs
- For hard-to-fill or niche positions
- When your standard job posting isn’t attracting enough qualified candidates
- To maximize candidate volume for high-volume or blue-collar roles
Integration with PyjamaHR:
- Boosted jobs are managed directly within your PyjamaHR dashboard.
- Boosted applicants are marked with a ⚡ lightning bolt icon for easy identification.
- Works seamlessly with PyjamaHR’s AI screening, candidate comparison, and reporting features.
Business Impact:
- Faster time-to-hire
- Higher quality and quantity of applicants
- Improved employer branding and job visibility
Step-by-Step Guide: Purchasing and Applying a Job Boost
Prerequisites
You must have a PyjamaHR account (free or premium).
Your company profile and job posting must meet quality standards (see “Common Mistakes” below).
Ensure your account is not restricted or blocked (see Troubleshooting).
1. Check Your Boost Credits
Go to Settings > My Plans to see your available Job Boost credits.
AppSumo Tier 4 customers receive 5 free Job Boosts per month; additional credits can be purchased.
Credits do not roll over—unused boosts expire at the end of your monthly cycle.
2. Purchase Job Boost Credits
Navigate to Settings > Upgrade or AI Store (label may vary).
Select Job Boost and choose the number of credits you wish to purchase.
Pricing: $99 per boost (international), ₹999 per boost (India). Bulk discounts may be available (e.g., 10% off for 6+ boosts).
Complete payment via the checkout process.
If you encounter errors like “Unable to create checkout session for add ons payment,” contact support with a screenshot.
3. Apply a Boost to a Job Posting
Go to Jobs in your PyjamaHR dashboard.
Find the job you want to boost.
Click the Boost (⚡) icon next to the job title.
If you don’t see the Boost icon, ensure you have available credits and the feature is currently active (see “Feature Updates” and “Troubleshooting”).
Confirm the boost application. The boost will be valid for 14 days from activation.
4. Monitor Boosted Job Performance
Boosted jobs are promoted on 20–50+ premium job boards (exact list is proprietary).
Track candidate inflow in the job’s pipeline; boosted candidates are marked with a ⚡ icon.
Use Comparison View to analyze and export candidate data.
5. Renew or Purchase Additional Boosts (Optional)
After 14 days, the boost expires. You can re-boost the job by repeating the steps above.
Purchase more credits as needed via Settings > Upgrade.
Advanced Usage & Best Practices
Power User Tips
Optimize Your Job Description: Jobs with detailed, high-quality descriptions and clear salary ranges attract more relevant candidates and are less likely to be flagged by job boards.
Use Screening Questions: Add Yes/No or knockout questions to filter unqualified applicants automatically.
Hide Salary (if needed): You can enter the real salary and choose to hide it from candidates—this helps with job board approvals and candidate quality.
Monitor Candidate Quality: If you receive irrelevant or international applicants, contact support to adjust targeting algorithms.
Repost or Clone Jobs: If a job is underperforming, try cloning it, updating the description, and boosting the new posting.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Check your available credits before boosting.
- Apply boosts only to jobs that are open and published.
- Edit job details before boosting for maximum impact.
- Use the Comparison View to export candidate data for reporting.
Don’t:
- Close and reopen a boosted job—this will deactivate the boost and may require support intervention to restore it.
- Expect boosts to auto-renew; each boost is a one-time, 14-day promotion.
- Share misleading salary or job details—this can cause job boards to flag or remove your posting.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Common Error Messages & Solutions
“Unable to create checkout session for add ons payment”
Solution: Refresh the page, try again, and if the issue persists, contact support with a screenshot.
Boost option/button not visible
The feature may be temporarily paused for platform updates. Check announcements or contact support for ETA.
Paid for boost but not showing in account
Check your invoice in Manage Subscription. If not resolved, contact support with payment details.
No applicants after boosting
Review and improve your job description and salary range.
Add screening questions.
Contact support if the issue persists; you may be eligible for a credit reissue.
Receiving irrelevant or international applicants
Contact support to adjust targeting and improve candidate relevance.
Job closed and reopened—boost stopped working
Boosts are deactivated when jobs are closed. Contact support to reactivate the boost.
When to Contact Support
Payment or checkout errors
Boost credits not appearing after purchase
Boosted job not receiving applicants after 48 hours
Issues with candidate quality or location
Feature/button missing from your dashboard
Comprehensive FAQ
1. How long does a Job Boost last?
14 days from the date of activation.
2. How much does a Job Boost cost?
$99 per boost (international), ₹999 per boost (India). Bulk discounts may apply.
3. Can I see which job boards my job is posted to?
The full list is proprietary, but includes LinkedIn, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Wellfound, and others.
4. Do boosts auto-renew?
No, each boost is a one-time, 14-day promotion.
5. Can I boost multiple jobs at once?
Yes, as long as you have enough credits.
6. What happens if I close and reopen a boosted job?
The boost is deactivated. Contact support to restore it.
7. Can I transfer a boost from one job to another?
No, once applied, a boost cannot be transferred. However, support may issue a credit in special cases (e.g., zero applicants).
8. Do unused boosts roll over to the next month?
No, unused boosts expire at the end of your monthly cycle.
9. How do I know if a candidate came from a boosted job?
Boosted candidates are marked with a ⚡ lightning bolt icon in your pipeline.
10. Is Job Boost available for international jobs?
Yes, Job Boost works globally, including the US, Canada, and other regions.
11. Can I get a discount or coupon code for boosts?
Occasionally, bulk discounts are available. Contact sales for current offers.
12. What if my job is flagged or removed by a job board?
Improve your job description and salary details, then republish. Contact support if issues persist.
13. How do I see my boost usage and history?
Go to Settings > My Plans to view boost usage.
14. Can I download candidate data for boosted jobs?
Yes, use the Comparison View to export data in CSV format.
Related Features & Next Steps
AI Recruiter Toolkit: Combine Job Boost with AI-powered screening for even faster, higher-quality hiring.
Comparison View: Export and analyze candidate data for reporting and client sharing.
Employee Referral Management: Use alongside boosts to maximize candidate sources.
Screening Questions & AI Match Score: Improve candidate quality and automate shortlisting.
Recommended Next Steps:
- Review your job descriptions for clarity and completeness before boosting.
- Set up screening questions to filter candidates efficiently.
- Monitor your boost performance and reach out to support for optimization tips.
Related Articles:
- How to Write High-Performing Job Descriptions
- Using Screening Questions in PyjamaHR
- Exporting Candidate Data with Comparison View
- Troubleshooting Job Board Publishing Issues
Appendix: Real-World Scenarios
Scenario 1: A customer boosted a job but received only international applicants. Solution: Support adjusted targeting algorithms and improved candidate relevance.
Scenario 2: A job was closed and reopened, causing the boost to stop. Solution: Support reactivated the boost manually.
Scenario 3: No applicants after a week of boosting. Solution: Support reviewed the job description, recommended improvements, and issued a credit for another boost.
Still have questions?
Contact PyjamaHR Support via chat or email for personalized assistance.
This article is based on real customer conversations and is updated regularly to reflect the latest platform changes and best practices.