When hiring internally for a position, you will need to note that the job posting is internal. This training guide explains both job posting type functionality and how they can be used.

Use cases

• This feature is designed to provide flexibility for organizations that manage both publicly visible job postings and private, internal job opportunities. Here are some specific scenarios where this feature can be applied:
  • Use Case 1: Hiring for Confidential Roles
    Companies may have positions that are only open to current employees or internal candidates, such as leadership roles or specialized internal promotions. In this scenario, using Internal Jobs ensures that the role is not posted publicly and only visible to internal employees through a company’s internal career site or invite-only apply link.
    • Example: A company wants to promote someone to a new director-level position but doesn’t want to publicly advertise it. The job is marked as Internal, so only employees within the organization can apply.
  • Use Case 2: Internal Mobility Programs
    Organizations with strong internal mobility initiatives may regularly post internal jobs to encourage career growth and retention. These jobs are available only to current employees to apply for before opening them to the public.
    • Example: A retail chain offers store managers an opportunity to apply for district manager roles before making those positions publicly available. These roles are marked as Internal for a specific period, giving employees first access.
  • Use Case 3: Public Hiring Campaigns
    When hiring for multiple positions across various locations that are open to the public, the External Job type is used. This allows job listings to be visible on career sites, job boards, and external job feeds for anyone to apply.
    • Example: A company launches a large-scale hiring campaign for seasonal workers. These positions are marked as External so they can be promoted on job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Use Case 4: Hybrid Job Postings
    In some cases, jobs might be posted both internally and externally, allowing current employees to apply while also opening the role to the public. This can be useful when an organization wants to prioritize internal candidates but also considers external applicants.
    • Example: An energy company is hiring a project manager and wants to give internal employees the opportunity to apply while also making the role visible to external candidates. The job is marked as both Internal and External in the system.

External vs. internal jobs defined

• External Jobs – Jobs that can be posted to the public for any candidate to apply to.
• Internal Jobs – Jobs that are not posted publicly and are meant for internal job application only.  

Configuration

Learn how to configure this feature from this configuration guide.

Relevant documentation

All documentation around this feature can be found here.

FAQs