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## Google

- Select the "Google" option if you registered with your Google account.
- Then, select the Google account you registered with and follow the flow!

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# Microsoft

- If you're using Microsoft, select the "Microsoft" option.
- Enter your sign-in details, then click **"Next,"** and follow the prompts.

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Logging in with an email address and password

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- If you signed up with an email address and password, enter them in the available fields.
- If you want to save time, select ✅ "Remember for 30 days" and avoid repeating the process multiple times.

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Introductory walk-through

**Step 1: Creating a New Role**

To create a new role, click on the **"New role +"** button on the right side of the top navigation bar.

![in1](https://info.hootrecruit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/in1.png?width=600&height=124&name=in1.png)

**Step 2: Adding Role Details**

- Type in the [**title of the role**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/8-intake-in-depth) you are hiring for. 
- Continue adding details about the position, such as its [**seniority**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/13-seniority-location), [**requirements**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/14-must-haves), and [**nice-to-haves**.](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/15-nice-to-haves)
- Check out our "[**Quick Tips**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/7-intake-basics)" for helpful suggestions on optimizing your submission! The more details you add, the more specific your results will be.

 

**Step 3: Required Fields**

- There are two mandatory fields for submitting a role: 
    - [**Skills**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/14-must-haves)
    - [**Top 3 Priorities**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/16-priorities-final-notes)
- Ensure you fill in these sections to proceed.

 

**Step 4: Submitting the Role**

- If you already have credits, you're ready to submit the role.
- If you don't have any credits available, you can find purchase instructions [**here**](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/28-submit-your-role). 
- Click the "**Submit**" button.

 

**Step 5: Receiving the First Batch of Candidates**

- Your results will undergo a targeted search process based on your role requirements.
- Expect an email from us with your first batch of candidate results within two business days.
- Our Client Success Representative will confirm with you if the candidates meet your expectations.
- If they do, we will proceed with a more comprehensive search based on this initial list.
- If not, we will adjust our search based on your feedback before progressing to a comprehensive search.

**Step 6: Receiving Results**

- Once all candidates are prepared, our Client Success Representative will notify you that they are ready for your review.
- Unlimited revisions are available for 30 days.

![in2](https://info.hootrecruit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/in2.gif?width=600&height=600&name=in2.gif)

>> [See how to manage candidates here.](https://help.iqrecruit.com/article/9-managing-candidates)

Creating a new account

- Go to [https://hootrecruit.com/](https://hootrecruit.com/)
- Click on the** "Sign up"** button at the bottom of the screen.![ac1](https://info.hootrecruit.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ac1.png?width=600&height=624&name=ac1.png)

- Fill up the necessary information then click on **"Create Account."**
- You can also use your Google or Microsoft accounts to sign up by clicking on the account button you prefer.  
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