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Free Trial Guide: Limits, Verification, and What Happens After 10 Candidates

Understand how the 100Hires free trial works and what to expect.


What's included in free trial


  • Full access to 100Hires features
  • Ability to create jobs
  • Post to job boards (after verification)
  • Test automations and workflows
  • No credit card required to start


Free trial job posting process


Step 1: Create your job

  1. Sign up for 100Hires
  2. Create a job listing
  3. Add job details and description


Step 2: Verification queue

  • Free trial jobs require verification before posting to job boards
  • Verification ensures legitimate employers
  • Process takes up to 72 hours


Step 3: Jobs go live

  • Once verified, job posts to Indeed, LinkedIn, and other boards
  • Candidates can find and apply to your job
  • Applications flow into 100Hires


Verification process


Why verification exists

  • Prevents spam and fake job postings
  • Protects job seekers
  • Maintains job board partnerships


How long it takes

  • Standard: Up to 72 hours
  • Priority: Subscribe to any paid plan for immediate verification


Staffing Agencies

  • May require additional verification steps
  • Contact support if verification is delayed


The 10 candidate limit


How it works

  1. Your verified job receives candidates
  2. After 10 candidates, the job automatically moves to draft status


  1. The system removes the job from job boards
  2. You cannot receive new applications from the free trial


What you keep

  • All 10 candidate applications
  • Ability to manage and contact candidates
  • Access to all features for existing candidates


After reaching the limit


Option 1: Subscribe

  1. Choose a plan (Start, Advanced, or Pro)
  2. Subscribe in Settings - Billing
  3. Jobs become active again
  4. Unlimited applicants (based on plan)


Option 2: Continue with Limited Access

  • Manage existing candidates
  • Use features on current data
  • Cannot receive new applications


Important notes


Editing verified jobs

If you edit a free trial job after it's verified:

  • Job goes back to verification queue
  • Wait time restarts
  • Avoid edits until you're satisfied with posting


One free trial per company

  • Each company gets one free trial
  • Cannot create new accounts to bypass limits
  • Designed for genuine evaluation


Tips for free trial success


Before verification

  • Complete your job listing fully
  • Add detailed description
  • Set proper location
  • Review before submitting


After verification

  • Monitor applications promptly
  • Test workflows and automations
  • Evaluate if 100Hires fits your needs
  • Decide on plan before reaching 10 candidates


Maximize your trial

  • Try AI scoring on early candidates
  • Test email templates
  • Set up automations
  • Explore reporting features


Skip verification


To bypass the verification wait:

  1. Subscribe to any paid plan
  2. Verification is prioritized immediately
  3. Jobs post to job boards faster


Common questions


Can I extend the trial?

Contact support for exceptional circumstances.


What if I need more than 10 candidates?

Subscribe to continue receiving applications.


Are trial features limited?

No. Full feature access during trial.


Can I try Pro features?

Yes. All features are available during trial.

Updated on: 22/12/2025

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