Quick Answer
Job Industries are required for job listings. Select up to 10 categories from a flat list of 26 broad industries. Unlike Profile and Organization listings, jobs use a simple single-level picker with no sub-categories—just click to select.
Overview
The Job Industries section categorizes your job posting so candidates can find it when browsing or searching. This is a required field—you must select at least one industry before your job can be published.
Job Industries use a simplified flat list (no sub-categories), making selection quick and straightforward.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Job Industries Section
Navigate to your Edit Job page and find the "Job Industries" section.
Step 2: Click Add Job Industry
Click the "Add Job Industry +" button to open the picker.
Step 3: Select Your Industry
Click any industry to select it. Unlike Profiles or Organizations, there are no sub-categories to navigate—single click selects.
Step 4: Add Additional Industries
Repeat to add more industries. You can select up to 10 total.
Step 5: Submit Your Changes
Click "Publish Draft" to submit for review.
The 26 Job Industry Categories
Jobs use a flat list of 26 broad categories:
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Accounting | Finance | Product Management |
Administrative | Healthcare Services | Program and Project Management |
Arts and Design | Human Resources | Purchasing |
Business Development | Information Technology | Quality Assurance |
Community and Social Services | Legal | Real Estate |
Consulting | Marketing | Research |
Education | Media and Communication | Sales |
Engineering | Military and Protective Services | Support |
Entrepreneurship | Operations |
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Why Jobs Use a Flat List
Profile and Organization listings use hierarchical industry pickers with dozens of sub-specialties. Jobs use a simpler approach for several reasons:
Listing Type | Industry Structure | Why |
Profile/Organization | Hierarchical (deep sub-categories) | Precise lead matching requires specificity |
Job | Flat (26 categories) | Broad categorization helps candidates browse; job descriptions provide specifics |
The job description itself contains the detailed requirements—industries just help candidates find the right category of jobs.
How Job Industries Help Candidates
Category Browsing
Candidates can browse jobs by industry:
"Show me all Information Technology jobs"
"Show me Legal jobs in Houston"
"Show me Healthcare Services positions"
Search Relevance
Industry keywords help surface your job in relevant searches.
Publication Placement
Job Industries influence which Heritage Web publications feature your job posting.
Important Notes
Required: You must select at least one industry
Maximum 10: Focus on the most relevant categories
No lead matching: Jobs don't receive referral leads, so industries only affect discovery and placement
Always visible: The Job Industries section cannot be hidden
No sub-categories: Unlike other listing types, jobs use a flat single-level list
FAQs
Why can't I drill down into sub-categories like on my Profile? Jobs use a simplified flat list. The 26 broad categories cover the major employment sectors, while your job description provides the specific details candidates need.
Can I select industries that partially apply? Select industries where a candidate searching that category would genuinely be interested in your role. A "Marketing Analyst" role might select both "Marketing" and "Research."
Do Job Industries affect lead matching? No. Jobs don't receive referral leads—industries only affect how candidates discover your posting and which publications feature it.
What if my job spans multiple departments? Select all relevant industries. A "Sales Engineer" might select both "Sales" and "Engineering."