Apply -> Job Apply Rules ->Add Rule

Apply -> Job Apply Rules -> Add Rule

Add Rule is where you create targeted application logic for specific job types using Boostie’s “If this, then that” approach. These rules layer on top of the default All Jobs rule to ensure candidates only see questions and fields that are relevant to the role they’re applying for.

Boostie automatically creates an All Jobs rule during onboarding. This rule cannot be deleted and acts as the foundation for every application. In this section, you’ll focus on adding additional rules for specific job categories, titles, locations, or work types - and then return to refine All Jobs if needed.

Create a New Job Apply Rule

From Apply → Job Apply Rules, click Add Rule.
A Job Apply Rule slide-out will appear.

1. Name Your Job Apply Rule

Start by giving your rule a clear, human-readable name. This helps your team quickly understand what the rule is designed to handle.

Examples

• Software Jobs

• Manufacturing Roles

• NYC-Based Jobs

• Remote Contract Positions

2. Add Job Rule Criteria (The “IF”)

Criteria determine when the rule applies.

Choose a rule type such as:

• Job Title

• Category

• State

• Remote Job

Then select an operator, including:

• Is

• Is Not

• Contains

• Does Not Contain

• Starts With

Finally, enter or select the matching value as per the screenshot below:

3. Combine Multiple Criteria (Optional)

To make rules more precise, click Add Criteria.

You can combine logic using:

• AND

• OR

Example

• Job Title contains “Project Manager”
  AND

• Remote Job is Yes

Boostie evaluates the full logic to determine whether the rule applies to a job.

4. Configure Personal Info Fields (The “THEN” – Part 1)

This section controls what personal information applicants must provide. By clicking on Contact Details or Files (under Personal Info) the Contact Details slide-out will open.

• Fields with an asterisk (*) are required

• Greyed-out fields are defaults and cannot be edited

• Editable fields (such as LinkedIn) can be:

  • Required, or

  • Optional

You can also:

• Toggle Category or Specialty on and mark them required

• Click Add a new field here to jump to Apply → Questions + Fields to enable or configure additional fields

Changes here apply only to jobs that match this rule.

5. Add Existing Questions (The “THEN” – Part 2)

Click Select Questions to open the Question Templates slide-out.

This list includes all questions created in Questions + Fields, along with their configured logic:

• Question type (Yes/No, Date, Multi-Select, etc.)

• Required vs. optional

• Disqualifying behavior (if configured)

Select the questions you want to apply to this job type and click Save.

6. Editing or Removing Criteria and Questions

As you build your Job Apply Rule, Boostie makes it easy to refine your setup before saving.

• Pencil icon – Edit or update an existing criterion, personal info field, or question

• Trash can icon – Remove a criterion or question from the rule

These actions only affect the rule you’re currently editing. Changes are not applied until you click Save, giving you full control to experiment and adjust as needed.

7. Save the Rule

When your criteria, personal info fields, and questions are complete, click Save on the Job Apply Rule slide-out.

The rule will now apply automatically to new jobs that meet the criteria.

Sync Rules to Existing Jobs

At the bottom of the Job Apply Rules page, click Sync Job Apply Rules to Existing Jobs.

This step applies your newly created rules to:

• Existing jobs

• Unpublished jobs

Syncing ensures consistency across your entire job catalog—not just future postings.

Test a Job Apply Rule

Use Test Job (top-right of the Job Apply Rules page) to validate your setup.

1. Select a synced job from your ATS

2. Boostie shows all rules that apply to that job

3. Click Select Job at the bottom of the page

Example
A Junior Software Engineer role may match:

• All Jobs (default, greyed out)

• Software Jobs (custom rule)

This view confirms exactly which fields and questions candidates will see.

About the All Jobs Rule

• Created by Boostie during onboarding

• Applies to every job

• Cannot be deleted

You can click the pencil icon to edit allowed sections such as:

• Personal Info fields

• Additional questions

Anything greyed out is locked and applies globally.

Key Takeaway

Think of Add Rule as building smart layers:

• All Jobs sets the baseline

• Additional rules refine the experience by job type

Boostie handles the logic automatically, so your apply flow stays relevant, consistent, and easy to scale as hiring grows.