> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Job

> Create a new job posting for the authenticated company

## Endpoint

```
POST /api/v1/companies/me/jobs
```

**Base URL**: `http://localhost:3000/api/v1`

<Note>This endpoint requires **authentication** and **Company role**.</Note>

## Authentication

Include the access token in the Authorization header:

```bash theme={null}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN
```

## Description

Create a new job posting. The job is created with `DRAFT` status by default. Use the publish endpoint to make it live.

## Request Body

```json theme={null}
{
  "title": "Senior Backend Engineer",
  "description": "We are looking for an experienced backend engineer...",
  "requirements": "5+ years experience in Node.js",
  "responsibilities": "Design and implement APIs",
  "location": "Cairo, Egypt",
  "salaryMin": 15000,
  "salaryMax": 25000,
  "jobType": "FULL_TIME",
  "workPreference": "REMOTE",
  "experienceLevel": "SENIOR",
  "deadline": "2026-03-15",
  "skillNames": ["Node.js", "TypeScript", "PostgreSQL"]
}
```

### Request Fields

<ParamField name="title" type="string" required>
  Job title.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="description" type="string" required>
  Full job description.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="requirements" type="string" optional>
  Job requirements.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="responsibilities" type="string" optional>
  Job responsibilities.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="location" type="string" optional>
  Job location.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="salaryMin" type="number" optional>
  Minimum salary.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="salaryMax" type="number" optional>
  Maximum salary.
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="jobType" type="enum" required>
  Employment type. Values: `FULL_TIME`, `PART_TIME`, `CONTRACT`, `FREELANCE`, `INTERNSHIP`
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="workPreference" type="enum" required>
  Work arrangement. Values: `ONSITE`, `REMOTE`, `HYBRID`, `ANY`
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="experienceLevel" type="enum" required>
  Required experience level. Values: `ENTRY`, `JUNIOR`, `MID`, `SENIOR`, `LEAD`, `MANAGER`
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="deadline" type="string" optional>
  Application deadline in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD).
</ParamField>

<ParamField name="skillNames" type="string[]" optional>
  Array of skill names. Skills will be created if they don't exist.
</ParamField>

## Response

### Success Response (201 Created)

```json theme={null}
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "id": "6cc9f0af-10c0-4998-b252-fc6c52394759",
    "title": "Senior Backend Engineer",
    "description": "We are looking for an experienced backend engineer...",
    "requirements": "5+ years experience in Node.js",
    "responsibilities": "Design and implement APIs",
    "location": "Cairo, Egypt",
    "salaryMin": 15000,
    "salaryMax": 25000,
    "jobType": "FULL_TIME",
    "workPreference": "REMOTE",
    "experienceLevel": "SENIOR",
    "status": "DRAFT",
    "deadline": "2026-03-15T00:00:00.000Z",
    "publishedAt": null,
    "company": {
      "id": "8cfee915-6e24-4741-9493-fd5680743a84",
      "name": "Tech Corp",
      "logoUrl": null
    },
    "skills": [
      {
        "skillId": "1d1d1d93-c910-47e3-b2ff-5f5bc2ce0541",
        "name": "Node.js"
      },
      {
        "skillId": "2d2d2d93-c910-47e3-b2ff-5f5bc2ce0542",
        "name": "TypeScript"
      }
    ]
  },
  "message": "Success",
  "meta": {
    "timestamp": "2026-04-23T20:00:00.000Z",
    "path": "/companies/me/jobs",
    "method": "POST"
  }
}
```

## Error Responses

### 400 Bad Request - Validation Error

```json theme={null}
{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "message": ["title must be a string"],
    "statusCode": 400,
    "timestamp": "2026-04-23T20:00:00.000Z",
    "path": "/companies/me/jobs",
    "method": "POST",
    "details": "Bad Request"
  }
}
```

### 401 Unauthorized

```json theme={null}
{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "message": "Unauthorized",
    "statusCode": 401,
    "timestamp": "2026-04-23T20:00:00.000Z",
    "path": "/companies/me/jobs",
    "method": "POST",
    "details": "Unauthorized"
  }
}
```

### 403 Forbidden

```json theme={null}
{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "message": "Forbidden resource",
    "statusCode": 403,
    "timestamp": "2026-04-23T20:00:00.000Z",
    "path": "/companies/me/jobs",
    "method": "POST",
    "details": "Forbidden"
  }
}
```

## Notes

<Tip>
  **Skill Creation**: When providing skillNames, new skills will be automatically created in the
  platform if they don't exist.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Initial Status**: Jobs are created with `DRAFT` status. Use `POST /companies/me/jobs/{jobId}
      /publish` to make the job live.
</Tip>