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How to edit questions in a job post

This article explains how to add, edit, remove, and manage questions in your job posts using Hirevire's question editor.

  1. Go to your Jobs list

  2. Find the job you want to edit and click on it

  3. Click the Edit button to open the Edit job page

  4. Click the Questions step at the top of the form

The Questions step is organized into two sections: Standard Responses (text, email, numbers, dates, multiple choice) and Media Responses (audio, video, screen recording, files, and multi-line text).

Adding new questions

Add a standard response question

  1. Under Standard Responses, click the Add new button

  2. Enter your question text in the Question text field

  3. Select a Response type from the dropdown (single-line text, email, number, date, checkbox, radio, or select)

  4. Toggle the Required checkbox if candidates must answer this question

For checkbox, radio, or select questions, you'll see an Options section. Click Add Option to create each choice. You can add as many options as needed.

Add a media response question

  1. Under Media Responses, click the Add new button

  2. Enter your question text in the Question text field

  3. Select a Response type (video, audio, screen recording, files, or multi-line text)

  4. For recording types, set the Maximum duration using the dropdown

  5. Toggle Required if this question must be answered

You can use the Generate Using AI button to automatically create questions based on your job title. This feature is available for both standard and media questions when sample questions are available.

Editing existing questions

To modify an existing question:

  1. Find the question card you want to edit

  2. Click into the Question text field and make your changes

  3. Change the Response type if needed

  4. Adjust the Maximum duration for recording types

  5. Toggle the Required checkbox on or off

Adding help text or video to questions

For media response questions, you can add additional information:

  1. Click the icon button with the tooltip Add additional information on the question card

  2. In the Additional information modal, add formatted help text, code blocks, links, or embeds

  3. Optionally upload a video to provide visual instructions (up to 300MB)

  4. Click Save to apply your changes

Adding video to questions may require a plan upgrade. If you see the message "You have to upgrade to add video in questions," you'll need to upgrade your plan to use this feature.

Reordering questions

  1. Locate the drag handle (⋮⋮) on the left side of each question card

  2. Click and hold the handle

  3. Drag the question to its new position

  4. Release to drop it in place

Reordering questions helps you create a logical flow for candidates. Consider placing knockout or qualifying questions at the beginning to save everyone's time.

Duplicating questions

To create a copy of an existing question:

  1. Click the Duplicate button at the top of the question card

  2. A copy of the question will appear at the bottom of the list

  3. Edit the duplicated question as needed

Removing questions

  1. Find the question you want to delete

  2. Click the Remove button on the question card

  3. The question will be deleted immediately

You must have at least one question in your job post. If you try to save with zero questions, you'll see the error "Please add at least one question continue."

Configuring question settings

Answering time

You can set how long candidates have to answer questions:

  • For standard responses: Look for the text "Answering time for all standard responses" and click the edit button

  • For individual questions: Click the thinking/answering time button on the question card

Question retakes

To allow candidates to redo their answers:

  1. Navigate to the Additional settings step

  2. Find the Question Retakes dropdown

  3. Select the number of retakes allowed

Thinking time and retakes cannot be used simultaneously. Once you disable thinking time, you can specify the number of retakes in the Additional Settings section.

Show questions in advance

To let candidates see questions before starting:

  1. Go to the Additional settings step

  2. Toggle the Show questions in advance switch

If you prefer not to show questions in advance, see How to not show candidates the questions on the application landing page.

AI transcripts

To enable automatic transcription of video and audio responses:

  1. Navigate to Additional settings

  2. Toggle the Enable AI transcripts switch

  3. If prompted, select the Transcription language

Saving your changes

After editing your questions:

  1. Click Save to save your changes and return to the job page

  2. Or click Save and preview to save and open a preview of your application form

When your changes are saved successfully, you'll see the message "{job title} has been saved successfully."

Common issues and solutions

Validation errors

If you see "Please enter all required fields":

  • Make sure every question has text in the Question text field

  • For multiple choice questions, ensure all options have text (not just "Option 1", "Option 2")

  • Check that the job title is filled in

File upload issues

If video uploads fail:

  • Ensure your video is under 300MB for question-level videos

  • Try uploading the file again if you see "Failed to upload file. Please try again later."

Plan limitations

If you see upgrade prompts:

  • "You have reached the limit of active jobs. Please upgrade to add more." - You've hit your plan's job limit

  • "You have to upgrade to enable AI transcripts." - AI transcription requires a higher plan

  • "You have to upgrade to add video in questions." - Question-level videos require a plan upgrade

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