Quick Answer
Use the Publishing Status control in the Publications tab to pause your job listing, or unpublish from specific publications using the Publish toggles. Pausing immediately hides the listing from all publications while preserving your data for potential reactivation.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Option 1: Pause the Entire Listing
Open your job listing from the Dashboard
Navigate to the Publications tab
Find Publishing Status at the top
Click Pause Listing
Status changes to "● Paused"
Your listing is immediately hidden from all publications
Option 2: Unpublish from Specific Publications
Open your job listing
Navigate to the Publications tab
Find the publication table
Uncheck the Publish checkbox for publications you want to remove from
Changes take effect immediately
Reactivating a Paused Listing
Return to the Publications tab
Click Unpause Listing
Your listing returns to visibility based on your Publish checkbox settings
When to Use Each Option
Situation | Recommended Action |
Position filled | Pause listing |
Hiring on hold temporarily | Pause listing |
Only want visibility on certain publications | Uncheck specific Publish boxes |
Need to make major updates | Pause, update, then unpause |
Important Notes
Pausing is a global override—it hides from all publications regardless of individual toggles
Your listing data is fully preserved when paused
Pausing doesn't affect the 90-day expiration clock
You can unpause anytime to restore visibility
FAQs
Is pausing the same as deleting? No. Pausing hides the listing temporarily. All your information is preserved and the listing can be reactivated.
How do I permanently remove a job listing? Contact Heritage Web support via the chat bubble to request complete removal if needed. Pausing effectively removes it from public view.
Can candidates still see my paused job? No. A paused job listing is completely hidden from all publications and search results.
Does pausing affect my Sponsor subscription? No. Your subscription status is separate from publishing status. Pausing doesn't cancel or modify your subscription.