How to Create a New Vacancy

  1. In Maytas 5, click the M5 logo at the top-left of the screen and select New | Vacancy.
  2. Enter a description for the vacancy.
  3. If you wish to assign the vacancy to an employer, click the button to open the search window. Enter a search term and click the button to search for an employer. Select the employer from the list and click OK.
  4. Click Next.

  5. You will be asked if you wish to create a vacancy from a template. For this example, click No to create a new vacancy from blank. Please see the How to Create a New Vacancy from a Template tutorial if you wish to create a vacancy from a template.

  6. Next, the vacancy details must be entered:
    • Primary Contact – Allows you to search for and assign personnel to the vacancy.
    • Type – The type of vacancy (e.g. the job title). You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
    • Number of Vacancies - The number of vacancies available.
    • No. of Submissions – The number of submissions available.
    • Submission Method – The required submission method for the vacancy. You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
    • Direct Submission – A tick indicates that the learner can send their application directly to the employer.
    • Local Only – A tick indicates that the vacancy is only available for internal personnel.
    • Reason for Recruitment – The reason for the vacancy. You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
    • Recruitment Method – The method of recruitment for the vacancy. You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
    • Status – The current status of the vacancy (open or closed).
    • Reason Vacancy not Filled – The reason the vacancy has not yet been filled. You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
    • Area Code – This should be left blank as Maytas will complete it with the employer’s postcode.
    • Source of Vacancy – The source of the vacancy. You can either choose an option from the list or enter a new option.
  7. Click Next then click Finish.