Ready to find your next great hire? This guide will walk you through creating an effective job posting in Truffle that attracts qualified candidates and simplifies your hiring process.
Overview of the Job Creation Process
Creating a job in Truffle follows a simple 5-step process:
Job Description - Enter the basic details and requirements
Intake - Define your ideal candidate profile
Knockout Questions - Set up initial candidate filtering
Screening - Configure interview setup questions
Review & Publish - Final check and sharing options
Step 1: Job Description
The first step is to create a compelling job description that attracts the right candidates.
What to Include:
Job Title - Be specific (e.g., "Senior Frontend Developer" rather than just "Developer")
Department - Select the appropriate department
Employment Type - Full-time, part-time, contract, etc.
Location Type - Remote, on-site, or hybrid
Location - City and state or country
Tips for Writing an Effective Job Description:
Be clear about responsibilities and expectations
List required skills and qualifications
Include information about your company culture
Keep the tone conversational and engaging
Highlight opportunities for growth
Step 2: Intake (Defining Your Ideal Candidate)
The Intake section helps Truffle understand exactly what you're looking for in a candidate.
Key Questions to Answer:
Mandatory Requirements - Work authorization, commuting distance, certifications, licenses, years of experience, etc.
Expected Outcomes - The top three achievements you want this hire to accomplish in the first 6-12 months
Success Factors - Intangible qualities or behaviors that make people successful on your team
Your "Secret Sauce" - Personal characteristics you look for that might not be in the job description
These questions help Truffle's AI better match candidates to your specific needs and company culture.
Step 3: Knockout Questions
Knockout questions automatically filter out candidates who don't meet your minimum requirements, saving you time reviewing unqualified applications.
How It Works:
Truffle recommends customized knockout questions based on your job description
Each question includes a required answer that candidates must meet to proceed
Common knockout questions include:
Work authorization
Salary requirements
Years of experience
Required certifications or skills
Types of Knockout Questions:
Yes/No - For straightforward qualification questions
Numeric - For experience levels or salary requirements
Select - For multiple choice options
You can use Truffle's AI-recommended questions or edit them to better fit your specific requirements.
Step 4: Screening Questions
Screening questions help you learn more about qualified candidates beyond their resume.
Types of Screening Questions:
Goals - Understanding why they're interested in the position
Style - Learning about their work preferences and approach
Skills - Assessing their relevant abilities and experience
Behavior - Evaluating past performance and problem-solving
Benefits of Audio Screening:
Truffle offers AI-driven voice interviews that provide deeper insights into a candidate's communication style, enthusiasm, and personality.
Tips for Effective Screening:
Select questions that reveal how candidates think and approach challenges
Include questions that assess cultural fit
Use questions that help evaluate soft skills
Consider using Truffle's pre-selected questions (used by 92% of hiring managers)
Step 5: Review & Publish
Before publishing your job posting, take time to review everything and make any necessary adjustments.
Preview Options:
Preview Application - See exactly how candidates will experience your job posting
Preview Audio Screener - Test the audio screening questions
Publishing Options:
Share Application Link - Get a direct link to share via email or your website
Post on Job Boards - Copy your job description with the application link for third-party job boards
Specific Platforms - Easy posting options for LinkedIn and Indeed
After Publishing
Once your job is live, Truffle's AI-powered platform will:
Automatically screen applicants based on your knockout criteria
Generate insights about qualified candidates
Provide transcripts of audio interviews
Help your team collaborate on candidate evaluation
Need More Help?
If you have additional questions about creating your job posting, contact our support team or refer to our other help articles about specific features.
Remember, a well-crafted job posting is the first step to attracting great talent. Take the time to provide detailed information about the role and your ideal candidate - this helps Truffle's AI find your perfect match!