To maintain a high-quality hiring experience, all job postings on OnlineJobs go through a moderation process before becoming publicly visible.
Moderation helps protect candidates from misleading, low-quality, duplicate, or unsafe job listings while improving overall trust on the platform.
How Job Moderation Works
When you publish or edit a job posting, the listing is reviewed before it becomes publicly visible.
Our moderation system uses:
Automated review systems
Manual moderation checks
Depending on the job and account status, approval may happen automatically or require manual review by our moderation team.
Typical Review Times
Most job postings are reviewed:
Within approximately 1 hour
Sometimes within a few hours depending on moderation workload and time of day
Premium employers may receive faster moderation handling depending on our review system and internal prioritization.
What Happens During Review
During moderation, we review job listings for:
Accuracy and clarity
Platform policy compliance
Compensation transparency
Spam or misleading content
Duplicate postings
Suspicious hiring activity
Unsafe or prohibited content
The goal is to ensure candidates see legitimate and trustworthy opportunities.
Common Reasons Jobs May Be Rejected
A job posting may be rejected if it includes:
Misleading or inaccurate information
Missing or unclear compensation details
Duplicate job listings
Spam-like content
Incomplete job descriptions
Prohibited or unsafe opportunities
Requests for payments from candidates
External contact information intended to bypass the platform
Content violating our Terms of Service
External Contact Information Policy
Employers should avoid sharing direct contact information inside public job descriptions.
Examples include:
Personal phone numbers
Direct email addresses
Messaging app usernames
External application links intended to bypass the platform
Once you decide to hire or continue onboarding a candidate, you may share contact information privately during the hiring process.
Editing Jobs and Re-Moderation
Editing a published job may trigger another moderation review.
For free employer accounts:
All job edits undergo moderation review again
For premium employers:
Some edits may be approved automatically depending on our internal systems, while some edits will trigger prioritized manual review process
Please note that moderation logic and review criteria are not publicly disclosed.
What Happens if a Job Is Rejected?
If your job is rejected:
You will receive a notification
The rejection reason will typically be provided
You may edit and resubmit the listing for review
Serious Policy Violations
In cases involving serious Terms of Service violations, OnlineJobs may:
Reject the listing
Restrict account access
Suspend or permanently close employer accounts
This helps maintain platform safety and trust for all users.
Tips for Faster Approval
To improve approval speed and reduce moderation issues:
Write clear and professional job descriptions
Include accurate salary information
Avoid duplicate postings
Do not include external contact details
Make sure job requirements are realistic and complete
Keep compensation structures transparent
Well-written and complete listings are more likely to pass review quickly.
Troubleshooting
Why is my job still under review?
Review times can vary depending on:
Moderation workload
Time of day
Listing complexity
Internal review signals
Most jobs are reviewed within a few hours.
Why did my edited job disappear?
Edited jobs may temporarily become hidden while undergoing moderation review again.
This is normal and helps maintain listing quality.
Can I appeal a rejected job?
In most cases, you can simply edit the listing and resubmit it for approval.
If you believe a rejection was incorrect, contact support through Intercom live chat.
Pro Tip
Detailed, transparent, and professional job postings are more likely to:
Pass moderation quickly
Perform better in search results
Build candidate trust
Receive higher-quality applications on OnlineJobs