Job Slots : Access and Features
Instahyre offers various job slots to cater to the diverse hiring needs of employers. These slots determine the type of access and features available for creating and managing job postings on the platform. In this article, we'll explore the different job slots available on Instahyre and the features associated with each.
Job Slot Types
Instahyre offers three primary job slot types:
- Free Slot
- ATS-only Slot
- Sourcing + ATS Slot
These are explained in detail below -
Slot type | Free Slot | ATS-only Slot | Sourcing + ATS Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
Definition | When an employer or account signs up on Instahyre, they are provided with a fixed number of job slots at no cost. This allows them to create up to 3 tech and 10 non-tech jobs, and grants them limited access to Instahyre's sourcing capabilities. | Instahyre goes beyond sourcing; it's now your all-in-one ATS solution for managing your hiring process. If you already have potential candidates for a job and don't need our candidate pool, you can create a job in the ATS-only slot, upload your candidates, and take advantage of features like interview scheduling, evaluations, questionnaires, and profile sharing. Please note that the jobs created in the ATS-only slot won't be visible to registered Instahyre candidates, and no job alerts will be sent to them. | With this slot, you can enjoy complete control over the hiring process for your jobs. From sourcing candidates from Instahyre's extensive candidate pool to managing them using our ATS features. |
Slot availability | Available to all employers, regardless of whether they're on a free or subscription plan. | Only available with an ATS subscription plan. | Only available with a subscription plan. |
Tech/Non-Tech slots separation | Provides 3 tech and 10 non-tech free slots. | Not applicable. | Separate tech and non-tech slots available. |
Tech/Non-Tech job restrictions | Free tech jobs can be created with up to 6 years of experience and a maximum salary of 50 LPA. No restrictions apply for free non-tech jobs. | Not applicable. | No restrictions on experience and salary range. |
Sourcing Access for Different Slot Types
Particulars | Free Slot | ATS-only Slot | Sourcing + ATS Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
Source Active candidates | Each subscribed user can view 3 profiles/week in active candidates stages, though there is a cap of 6 profiles/week for an employer. For example, together they cannot view more than 6 profiles in a week. However, if a user shares a job on LinkedIn, then he will get 4 more views if it is a tech job and 22 more profiles for a non-tech job. You can also upgrade a free slot job to Premium job to get 250 profile views. | No access | Unlimited access |
Source Passive candidates | No access | No access aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa | Unlimited access |
How profile views are counted? | View/action taken on a profile will count as a profile view | Not applicable | You can view unlimited profiles. So not applicable |
Search page access | No access for free jobs | No access | Unlimited access |
Instahyre ATS features access for different slot types
Particulars | Free Slot | ATS-only Slot | Sourcing + ATS Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
Upload candidates via resume | You can upload 3 candidates per week via resume and after sharing job on Linkedin you can upload 4 more profiles to that job | You can upload unlimited candidates to ATS-only jobs via resume | You can upload unlimited candidates to Sourcing+ATS jobs via resume |
Import candidates via Chrome extension | You can import 3 candidates per week using Instahyre's Chrome extension and after sharing job on LinkedIn you can upload 4 more profiles to that job | You can import unlimited candidates to ATS-only jobs using Instahyre's Chrome extension | You can import unlimited candidates to Sourcing+ATS jobs using Instahyre's Chrome extension |
Send emails | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Share profiles | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Questionnaires | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Evaluations | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
Bulk actions | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Export to integrated ATS | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Who can use which slots?
Account type | Free Slot | ATS-only Slot | Sourcing + ATS Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
Free accounts | All admins and recruiter can use these slots | Not available in free plan | Not available in free plan |
Paid accounts (on subscription plan) | All basic recruiters can use these slots. But, all admins and licensed recruiters can use free tech slot if subscription only has paid non-tech job slots. Similarly, they can select free non-tech slot if subscription only has paid tech job slots. | All licensed admins and licensed recruiters can use these slots | All licensed admins and licensed recruiters can use these slots |
How can I upgrade a free job to a premium job?
Upgrading a free job to a premium job is a simple and cost-effective way to access more candidates. By paying a nominal fee, you can unlock up to 250 active candidate profiles for that job. After exhausting the 250 views, the access to profiles will be limited similar to free jobs, while access to 0 profiles is provided on passive or search page. This is a great way to get more exposure and find the best fit for your job opening.
FAQs
1. Can I change the slot type of an existing job created on a free slot?
- You can change the slot type of a job created on "Free slot" to "Sourcing+ATS" slot if you subscribe to a plan that includes Sourcing+ATS slots. This means that Licensed Admins/Recruiters who are already subscribed to the job can update the slot type, provided that Sourcing+ATS slots are available. As a result, you'll have access to an unlimited pool of candidates for sourcing through Instahyre, as well as all the ATS features you need.
Steps to change slot type of a job created on free slot:
- On Jobs page, click "Edit job" for the job you want to upgrade.
- In Step 1 of the job form, select "Sourcing + ATS slot" and "Save" the job.
2. Can I change slot type of an existing job created on ATS-only slot?
When creating a job on Instahyre, it's important to choose the right slot type. An "ATS-only slot" can be changed to a "Sourcing+ATS slot", but it can't be changed to a "Free slot". If your plan includes Sourcing+ATS slots, then Licensed Admin/Recruiters subscribed to an existing job can change its slot type to a Sourcing+ATS slot if slots are available. This will give you access to Instahyre's candidate pool for sourcing, as well as unlimited access to all ATS features. It's a great way to maximize your talent acquisition efforts and find the best candidates for your organization.
Steps to change slot type of a job created on ATS-only job:
- On Jobs page, click "Edit job" for the job you want to upgrade.
- In Step 1 of the job form, select "Sourcing + ATS slot" and "Save" the job.
3. Can I change the slot type of an existing job created on Sourcing + ATS slot?
No. Jobs created on "Sourcing + ATS" slots cannot be downgraded to ATS-only or free slots.
Updated on: 26/05/2025
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