Setting up job alerts and email notifications

Creating a job alert

The easiest way to create an alert is from a search you have already run.

1. Go to the jobs page and search for a role, for example designer jobs.
2. Add filters to narrow the results:
   • Location: a city, a country or “Remote”
   • Work arrangement: Remote, Hybrid or On-site
   • Category: for example Engineering, Design or Support
   • Minimum salary: in the currency of your choice
3. Click Create alert above the results.
4. Give the alert a name and choose a frequency.
5. Click Save.

You will see a short confirmation and the alert will appear under Settings > Job alerts.

Tip: Use fewer keywords and more filters. An alert for “frontend” with the Engineering category and a salary filter usually works better than a long keyword list like “frontend react vue senior remote”.

Choosing a frequency

Frequency	When it’s sent	Best for
Instant	Within 15 minutes of a new match	Competitive roles that fill quickly
Daily	Every day at 08:00 local time	Active job searches
Weekly	Mondays at 08:00 local time	Keeping an eye on the market

Instant alerts are limited to five per account to avoid filling your inbox.

Editing or deleting an alert

1. Open Settings > Job alerts.
2. Click the alert you want to change.
3. Update the filters or frequency, then click Save changes.
   • To stop it temporarily, switch the toggle to Paused.
   • To remove it completely, click Delete alert.

Every alert email also has a Manage this alert link at the bottom, which takes you straight to the right page.

Managing other email notifications

Besides job alerts, HireWise sends a few other types of email. You can control most of them under Settings > Notifications.

Email type	Can I turn it off?	Default
Application status changes	Yes	On
Messages from employers	Yes, but not recommended	On
Tips and product news	Yes	Off
Receipts and invoices (employers)	No	On
Security and sign-in alerts	No	On

Unsubscribing from a single email

Every email we send includes an Unsubscribe link at the bottom. Clicking it turns off that type of email only. It does not delete your account or your alerts.

Pausing everything

If you have found a job or need a break, open Settings > Notifications and click Pause all emails. You can choose a resume date or leave them paused until you switch them back on.

Not receiving emails?

1. Check your spam or promotions folder.
2. Add notifications@hirewise.example to your contacts.
3. Confirm the email address under Settings > Profile is correct.
4. If emails still don’t arrive after 24 hours, contact our support team.

For tracking the applications you have already sent, see Applying to a job and tracking applications.