For Employers

The Employer Guide

Everything you need to hire emerging creatives through The Lab, from posting your first vacancy to managing candidates through the pipeline.

1. Post a vacancy

Create a job listing from your employer dashboard. Add a clear title, salary, location, and responsibilities. Every listing is reviewed by The Lab team within 48 hours before going live to maintain quality.

Use transparent, entry-level appropriate salaries
Include real responsibilities and requirements
Choose an employer preference that reflects your stance on qualifications

2. Receive applications

Candidates apply through The Lab. Each application includes the candidate's name, email, motivation, and a link to their profile and CV. All applications appear in your dashboard.

Applications arrive in real time
View candidate profiles and CVs directly
Save standout candidates to your favourites

3. Manage your pipeline

Use the Kanban-style pipeline to move candidates through each stage. Drag candidates from Submitted to Reviewed, Interviewing, and Hired, or reject at any point.

Submitted: new applications awaiting your review
Reviewed: you've assessed the candidate
Interviewing: a conversation is scheduled or underway
Hired: the candidate accepted your offer

4. Favourite & shortlist

Mark strong candidates as favourites to build a shortlist. Favourited candidates are saved to your dashboard for easy access, even after the role is filled.

Build a talent pool for future roles
Access favourited candidates anytime
Add interview notes to track your impressions

The pipeline at a glance

Every application moves through four clear stages. Use the arrows on each candidate card to advance or move back.

Submitted

New applications land here automatically.

Reviewed

You've reviewed the candidate's profile and CV.

Interviewing

An interview or call has been scheduled.

Hired

The candidate has accepted your offer.

Candidates can also be moved to Rejected at any stage if they're not the right fit.

Tips for hiring well

Write clear, honest listings

Transparent salaries and realistic responsibilities attract the right candidates and reduce wasted applications.

Review profiles promptly

Move candidates through the pipeline within a week. Emerging talent accepts offers quickly and values responsiveness.

Communicate directly

Use the candidate's email to arrange interviews. Keep communication professional and timely.

Build a talent pool

Favourite strong candidates even if they're not right for the current role. You'll have a head start on your next vacancy.