Executive Summary
PyjamaHR allows you to control where your job postings appear, including LinkedIn, your company careers page, and other job boards. This article explains exactly how to remove or unlist jobs from specific boards, addresses common issues (like jobs still showing as open on LinkedIn after closing), and provides step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, and best practices based on real customer experiences.
Detailed Overview
What Does "Removing or Unlisting Jobs from Specific Boards" Mean?
When you post a job in PyjamaHR, you can publish it to multiple job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter) and your company’s careers page. Sometimes, you may want to:
- Unpublish a job from one board but keep it live elsewhere (e.g., remove from LinkedIn but keep on your careers page)
- Remove a job from all external boards but keep it open internally (for ongoing candidate processing)
- Close a job everywhere (fully end hiring and stop new applications)
Why is this important?
- Prevents unwanted applications after a role is filled or paused
- Maintains an accurate employer brand presence online
- Ensures compliance with internal hiring processes
Integration with Other PyjamaHR Features:
- Job status (Open, Closed, Internal)
- Job board management (Publish/Unpublish per board)
- LinkedIn and other job board integrations
Step-by-Step Guide: Removing or Unlisting Jobs from Specific Boards
Prerequisites
You must have access to your PyjamaHR dashboard.
For LinkedIn and other job boards, your account must be integrated and active.
If your account or trial has expired, contact support for temporary access to close jobs.
1. Unlisting a Job from a Specific Board (e.g., LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter)
A. From the Job Card:
1. Navigate to the Jobs section in your PyjamaHR dashboard.
2. Locate the job you want to unlist.
3. Click the three dots (⋮) next to the job title.
4. Select Publish (or "Manage Job Boards" depending on your UI).
5. You’ll see a list of all boards where the job is published.
6. Toggle off or click Unpublish next to the board you want to remove the job from (e.g., LinkedIn).
- [Screenshot: Show the "Publish" modal with board toggles/unpublish buttons]
7. Confirm your action if prompted.
B. For Internal-Only Posting:
- In the same "Publish" menu, select Internal Posting. This will remove the job from all external boards and make it visible only to your team within PyjamaHR.
2. Unlisting a Job from Your Company Careers Page
Go to the job in your dashboard.
Click the three dots (⋮) next to the job.
Select Publish.
Toggle off or unpublish from the Careers Page.
If you want the job to be visible only internally, select Internal Posting.
[Screenshot: Show the "Careers Page" toggle in the publish menu]
Note: If your careers page is integrated via iframe, removing the job from the careers page will immediately hide it from your website.
3. Closing a Job (Removes from All Boards and Stops Applications)
Find the job in your dashboard.
Click the three dots (⋮).
Select Close Job.
This will unpublish the job from all boards and stop new applications.
Existing candidates remain accessible for ongoing processing.
[Screenshot: Show the "Close Job" option in the dropdown]
4. Special Scenarios
If you cannot access your account (e.g., trial expired):
Contact support to request temporary access or have jobs closed/unpublished on your behalf.
If you want to remove the entire careers page from your website:
Ask your web developer to remove the PyjamaHR iframe code from your site’s HTML or WordPress block.
Advanced Usage & Best Practices
Power User Tips
Selective Board Publishing: When creating a job, use the "Manage Job Boards" screen to choose exactly where to publish. LinkedIn is selected by default but can be unselected.
Internal Posting: Use this to keep jobs hidden from all public boards while continuing internal candidate processing.
Bulk Actions: For mass unlisting (e.g., after subscription cancellation), contact support to unpublish all jobs at once.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Double-check which boards a job is published on before closing or unpublishing.
- Use Internal Posting to keep jobs active for internal use only.
- Contact support if jobs remain visible after unpublishing or closing.
Don’t:
- Assume closing a job instantly removes it from all boards—some boards (especially LinkedIn) may have a delay.
- Remove the LinkedIn integration before closing/unpublishing jobs; this can cause sync issues.
- Forget to check for duplicate postings (e.g., jobs posted directly on LinkedIn vs. via PyjamaHR).
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
1. Job Still Visible on LinkedIn After Closing/Unpublishing
Possible Causes:
LinkedIn sync delay (can take up to 24 hours)
Job was posted directly on LinkedIn, not via PyjamaHR
Integration issues or LinkedIn-side bugs
What to Do:
Wait 24 hours and refresh the LinkedIn jobs page.
Confirm the job was posted via PyjamaHR (look for "Easy Apply" or check applicant count in PyjamaHR).
If still visible, contact PyjamaHR support with:
Job ID
Screenshot of the LinkedIn posting
Link to the job on LinkedIn
2. Jobs Reopening or Republished Without Permission
Check if LinkedIn integration was changed or reconnected.
Contact support to audit and resolve any sync issues.
3. Cannot Unlist from Careers Page
Use the "Internal Posting" option to hide from the careers page.
If the careers page is still visible, ask your developer to remove the iframe.
4. Account Access Issues (Expired Trial/Subscription)
Request temporary access from support to close/unpublish jobs.
Support can perform bulk closures if you cannot log in.
5. Jobs Not Visible in Dashboard but Still Live
Search both "Open" and "Closed" jobs in PyjamaHR.
If not found, provide job details to support for backend removal.
Comprehensive FAQ
1. How do I remove a job from LinkedIn but keep it on my careers page?
- Use the "Publish" menu on the job card, then unpublish from LinkedIn only.
2. Why is my closed job still showing as open on LinkedIn?
- LinkedIn may take up to 24 hours to update. If it persists, contact support with the job ID and a screenshot.
3. Can I unlist a job from all boards but keep it open for internal processing?
- Yes. Use "Internal Posting" to hide from all external boards while keeping the job active internally.
4. What if I posted a job directly on LinkedIn, not via PyjamaHR?
- PyjamaHR cannot unpublish jobs posted directly on LinkedIn. You must remove them from LinkedIn manually.
5. How do I remove a job from my company’s careers page?
- Unpublish from the "Careers Page" in the job’s "Publish" menu, or use "Internal Posting."
6. Can I bulk unlist or close all jobs at once?
- Contact support for bulk actions, especially if you’ve lost access to your account.
7. What happens to candidates when I close or unlist a job?
- Candidates remain in your PyjamaHR database for ongoing processing.
8. How do I stop jobs from being published automatically to all boards?
- During job creation, use the "Manage Job Boards" screen to select only the boards you want.
9. What if my careers page is still showing jobs after unpublishing?
- Check if the iframe is still embedded on your website. Remove it to fully hide the careers page.
10. How do I know if a job was posted via PyjamaHR or directly on LinkedIn?
- Jobs posted via PyjamaHR usually have the "Easy Apply" option and applicants appear in your dashboard.
11. Can I remove jobs from job boards if my subscription has expired?
- Contact support for temporary access or to request backend removal.
12. How long does it take for jobs to be removed from job boards after unpublishing?
- Most boards update within a few hours; LinkedIn may take up to 24 hours.
13. What if I see duplicate jobs on LinkedIn?
- Check if one was posted directly and one via PyjamaHR. Remove the direct posting manually.
14. How do I remove the LinkedIn integration entirely?
- Contact support or disconnect from your PyjamaHR integrations settings. Close/unpublish all jobs first to avoid lingering postings.
Related Features & Next Steps
Job Board Management: Learn how to connect/disconnect job boards and manage integrations.
Internal Posting: Use for confidential or internal-only roles.
Bulk Actions: Contact support for mass closures or unlistings.
Careers Page Integration: See How to Set Up and Remove the PyjamaHR Careers Page (link to related article).
LinkedIn Integration Troubleshooting: See Troubleshooting LinkedIn Job Sync Issues (link to related article).
If you encounter any issues not covered here, or if jobs remain visible after following these steps, please contact PyjamaHR support with your job IDs and screenshots for prompt resolution.
Article Quality Checklist
[x] Based on real customer conversations and actual workflows
[x] Step-by-step, actionable, and detailed
[x] Includes troubleshooting, advanced tips, and FAQs
[x] Anticipates and answers follow-up questions
[x] Uses PyjamaHR-specific terminology and UI references
Still need help?
Contact our support team via in-app chat or email with your job IDs and a description of the issue. We’re here to help you keep your job postings accurate and up-to-date across all boards!