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    Written by Lindsey Stanifer

    Updated at August 20th, 2026

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    Table of Contents

    Create a job category Manage job categories FAQs Can I delete a job category with jobs associated with it? Can I edit a job category after it is created?

    Job categories are a grouping mechanism used to organize jobs within the Jobs page. They must be set up before you can start creating individual jobs, making it easier to organize by department, function, or any other shared characteristics. Job categories are also used to help candidates find jobs by category. 


    Create a job category

    1. Select the All Apps button in the top left corner of the header and then Settings in its drop-down menu.
    2. When the Settings page opens, select Job Manager under the Jobs section.
    3. From the Jobs section of the Job Manager, select the + Create New button and then Create a Job Category option from its menu.
      • Note: If you do not see this button, then you do not have access to create a job category.
    4. A dialog box will open. Enter the name of the job category in the text field.
    5. Select Create to add it to the list.

    Manage job categories

    You can easily edit or delete job categories to ensure proper organization of jobs. To do this, select the preferred job category’s action menu, or ellipses, and then select one of the following:

    • Edit Job category – This will allow you to update the name of the job category.
    • Delete Job category – This will remove the job category from the system.
      • Note: You cannot delete a job category if it is associated with one or more jobs.

    FAQs

    Can I delete a job category with jobs associated with it?

    No, you must first remove the associated jobs before deleting a job category.

     
     

    Can I edit a job category after it is created?

    Yes! Job category names can be edited by clicking the ellipses next to the job category and then selecting Edit Job category.

     
     
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