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# Put a job requisition on hold

# Put a job requisition on hold {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Put a job requisition on hold if the requirement changes.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ta_hiring_core.recruiter{#put-req-on-hold__p_i5k_nfg_h1c}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesRecruitment workspace.
2. Go to Active requisitions from the recruitment dashboard.
   1. Choose an active requisition from the list.
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3. Select On hold.
   1. In the Pause the job requisition pop-up window, select a reason for the action.
   2. **Optional:** Add comments, if any.  
      Note:  
      * If you choose the other reason option from the list of reasons, providing comments in the notes is required.
      * If a requisition is closed while it was on hold, the on hold state won't be retained.
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   You can put a Job requisition on hold regardless of its state. For more information on the requisition state maangement, see [Job requisition state management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/I8fNAS6VEtDX6j1anLexsQ "An overview of the job requisition state management system for a recruiter.").
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## Result

The requisition is put on hold and displays the last state along with the on hold badge when searched.{#put-req-on-hold__p_l5k_nfg_h1c}
**Related tasks**   

* [Withdraw hold on a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GsXfbP_JMzaNz5LtYJrADw "Withdraw the hold put on a job requisition when it is needed.")
* [Duplicate a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6XY2qaU30nCP9W4voYqAvw "Duplicate an existing job requisition to save time.")
* [Close a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ih7tS~IcSJ7EQnUbQwywVA "Close a job requisition if it’s no longer required.")
* [Reopen a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SoA9~ZoHcd5QgRs6ufqRNg "Reopen a job requisition that is already in closed state.")
* [Submit a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yqJA0puN5fSzJVnwnQ1fDQ "Submit a job requisition for approval to higher management.")
* [Cancel a submitted approval request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DyIn89xDqNOfnQKbDP2gew "Cancel a submitted approval request if it's no longer needed.")
* [Resend a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Kuup3nG9jK0tOSgJ56BQIA "Resend a job requisition for approval if last-minute changes or technical faults.")
* [Open a job requisition in your ATS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QRukXE5QjjHs0NXiOhouww "Open a job requisition in your ATS after it’s approved and ready.")

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