Extend or renew — how do I stop a job expiring?
Extend while it is live. Renew after it has lapsed. They are not the same.
Last updated July 31, 2026These two get confused constantly, and the difference costs money.
| Extend | Renew | |
|---|---|---|
| When you can use it | While the posting is still live | After it has already expired |
| What it does | Pushes the expiry date out | Puts the role back on the board and resets the posted date |
| How the role reads to candidates | Unchanged | Newly posted |
| What it costs | Nothing extra on a membership; on credits, ask before you assume | A credit, or a free membership slot |
| Where to find it | On the posting in your dashboard | On the expired posting in your dashboard |
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