Job shift type
Shift type describes the work-schedule pattern for a role — whether it is a standard day shift, evenings, nights, or a rotating pattern. Recruiters assign a shift type when creating or editing a job. Candidates searching the job board can filter by shift type to find roles that match their availability.
How shift type is used
Shift type appears as a field on the job creation and editing form. When set, it is displayed on the public job posting so candidates understand the work pattern before applying. In reports and filters, it allows operations and HR teams to analyze staffing patterns — for instance, how many night-shift roles are currently open.
Adding a shift type
- Go to Configuration → ATS settings → Job and open the Shift Type tab.
- Click Add shift type.
- Enter a clear label that candidates and recruiters will recognize.
- Click Save.
Editing and deactivating
Click the edit action to rename a shift type or toggle it Active/Inactive. Deactivate entries that are no longer applicable — they are removed from the dropdown for future jobs while existing jobs retain their set value.
There is no delete action for shift types — an entry can only be deactivated or reordered.
Tips
- Write labels candidates understand. “Day” is better than “Shift A”; “Night” is better than “3rd shift”. When the label appears on the public job board, clarity reduces mismatched applications.
- Add a “Variable” or “Flexible” option for roles where the schedule depends on operational needs — it is more honest than a fixed label and reduces no-shows in the first week.
- Use the same vocabulary as your workforce-management system. If your scheduling software calls shifts “Morning / Afternoon / Night”, adopt the same terms so ATS data and scheduling data align.