How are jobs ranked in search results on Get on Board?

If you are a professional searching jobs on Get on Board, the order you see is driven by visible signals like recency and your filters. If you are a recruiter posting jobs, those same signals influence where your job appears. The full ranking logic is not public, but you can still act on what is shown in the product.

For candidates: why you see certain jobs first

  • The Jobs for you feed is personalized based on your profile preferences and filters.
  • Recent and featured jobs (Pin or Boost) can appear higher in listings.
  • When you change filters like location, seniority, or salary, the order can change.

For recruiters: how to appear higher

You cannot control the full ranking formula, but you can improve visibility with practical steps:

  1. Publish a clear, complete job posting and keep it active.
  2. Use visibility tools like Pin or Boost when you need extra reach.
  3. Refresh the job date when available to surface it again in listings. Learn what refresh does.
  4. Complete your company profile to improve categorization and positioning. See positioning tips.

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