How to Add Custom Job Variables

Create custom variables to insert job-specific content into email and SMS templates.

What Are Custom Job Variables

Custom job variables let you create fields that:

• Store different values for each job
• Can be inserted into email templates
• Allow personalization beyond standard job fields

Example uses:

• Job-specific benefits information
• Custom salary details for sourcing
• Location-specific perks
• Hiring manager contact info

Creating a Custom Variable

1. Open a job
2. Go to the Options tab
3. Scroll to Custom job variables to insert in email and SMS templates
4. Click the dropdown
5. Start typing a variable name (e.g., "benefits_summary")
6. Click Add new custom job variable
7. Enter the value for this specific job
8. Save

Using Variables in Templates

1. Go to Settings > Email Templates
2. Create or edit a template
3. Click the Job Variables button
4. Select your custom variable
5. A placeholder (e.g., {{benefits_summary}}) is inserted into your template
6. When sent, it's replaced with the job's actual value

Example: Benefits by Job

Create the variable:

1. Job A: benefits_summary = "Remote work, unlimited PTO, $5k learning budget"
2. Job B: benefits_summary = "Hybrid work, 20 days PTO, health insurance"

Use in template:

Hi {{candidate_first_name}},

The {{job_title}} position includes these benefits:
{{benefits_summary}}

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Result for Job A:

"Remote work, unlimited PTO, $5k learning budget"

Result for Job B:

"Hybrid work, 20 days PTO, health insurance"

Available Standard Variables

In addition to custom variables, templates support:

• {{job_title}} - Job title
• {{job_location}} - Job location
• {{salary_range}} - Salary range
• {{candidate_first_name}} - Candidate's first name
• And many more (see template editor for full list)

Tips

• Use descriptive variable names
• Keep values concise
• Update values when job details change
• Test templates before sending campaigns

Updated on: 19/12/2025