> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.letsconnekt.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connekt Quick Start: Your First Placement in 5 Steps

> New to Connekt? Follow this five-step walkthrough to record your first successful hire — from adding a company to logging a confirmed placement.

The fastest way to get comfortable with Connekt is to walk through a real workflow from start to finish. This guide takes you from a blank workspace to a recorded placement in five steps. Each step builds on the last, so you can always start simple and fill in more detail as you go.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add a Company">
    A Company is the business doing the hiring. Go to **Companies → Create**, enter the company name and any relevant details, and save the record.

    <Tip>
      You don't need to fill in every field right away — even a company name is enough to get started. You can always enrich the record later.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Job">
    A Job represents the open role you're recruiting for. Go to **Jobs → Create**, add the job title, and save.

    Linking the job to a company is optional at this stage — you can do it now or come back to it later. Additional detail like salary range, description, and requirements can also be added at any time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Candidate">
    A Candidate is the person you're placing. Go to **Candidates → Create** and enter their name and contact details.

    If you have their CV handy, upload it — Connekt can auto-parse the resume details for you and pre-fill the candidate record. See [Adding a Candidate](#) for more on how this works.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the Candidate to the Job">
    Open the Job you created, go to the **Submissions** tab, and click **Submit Candidate**. Select the candidate you just added.

    This links the candidate to the job and starts tracking their progress through your pipeline stages — from initial submission through to offer and hire.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Convert to a Placement">
    When the candidate reaches **Offer Accepted** or **Hired** status, open their Submission and click **Create Placement**. Enter the placement details — start date, fee, and any splits — then confirm.

    The placement is now recorded in your financials and will appear in your reporting. Your first hire is officially logged in Connekt.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  You don't have to complete all five steps in one session. Connekt saves your progress at each stage, so you can add a company today, create jobs tomorrow, and build out your candidate database over time.
</Info>