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                    Difference between archiving and merging positions

                    scheduleLast updated on November 13, 2026

                    Archive a position

                    • Purpose: Temporarily remove a position from active listings.
                    • Outcome:
                      • Position is hidden from active view.
                      • Position remains searchable within the system.
                      • Useful for positions that are no longer open or being filled but might need future reference.

                    Merge positions

                    • Purpose: Combine duplicate or related positions into a single entry.
                    • Outcome:
                      • One position (source) is merged into another (destination).
                      • Information such as candidates and leads from the source is consolidated into the destination.
                      • Option to archive the source position after merging.

                    Comparison

                    Feature Archiving Merging
                    Purpose Temporarily remove from active view Combine duplicate or related positions
                    Outcome Hidden but searchable in the system Consolidated into a single position
                    Use Case Positions no longer needed actively Managing duplicates or similar roles
                    Data Retention Yes Yes
                    Reactivation Possible Not applicable
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