# Create a Sourcing Task

Source: https://docs.mira.day/en/docs/agent-sourcing/create-a-task

> Start an AI sourcing task by describing your hiring needs. Mira's agent analyzes your input, asks clarifying questions, and delivers a targeted shortlist.





A Task is a complete talent sourcing request. Each Task is an ongoing conversation between you and Mira's Agent: you describe what you need and the Agent delivers a candidate list.

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Starting a new Task [#starting-a-new-task]

<img alt="New Task screen with text input and suggested scenarios" src="__img0" />

You have three ways to create a Task:

Option 1: Click "New Task" [#option-1-click-new-task]

Click **New Task** in the top-left of the sidebar. This opens a fresh conversation with an empty input field.

Option 2: Type in the input field [#option-2-type-in-the-input-field]

On the main screen, type your requirements directly into the text input and click **Send Message**.

Option 3: Use a suggested scenario [#option-3-use-a-suggested-scenario]

Below the input field, Mira displays example prompts tailored to common recruiting scenarios. Click any of them to pre-fill the input with a realistic sourcing request. You can use it as-is or edit it before submitting.

What to include in your description [#what-to-include-in-your-description]

The more context you provide, the better Mira's results. Here are the key elements:

| Element               | Example                               | Impact                                     |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Role / title**      | "Senior full-stack engineer"          | Defines the search scope                   |
| **Key skills**        | "React, Node.js, TypeScript"          | Narrows technical requirements             |
| **Experience level**  | "5+ years" or "has managed a team"    | Sets seniority expectations                |
| **Company type**      | "high-growth startup" or "enterprise" | Filters by background                      |
| **Location**          | "Berlin or remote"                    | Geographic targeting                       |
| **Implicit criteria** | "has built something from 0 to 1"     | Mira Reasoning Embedding understands these |

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  You don't need to provide all of these. Mira will ask clarifying questions about anything important that's missing.
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After you submit [#after-you-submit]

The Agent will:

1. **Analyze your input** and identify what it understands.
2. **Generate a clarification form** with structured questions (seniority, candidate count, preferences), when needed.
3. **Pre-select reasonable defaults** based on your description.
4. Wait for you to **review and confirm** before starting the search.

See [Write an Effective JD](/en/docs/agent-sourcing/write-an-effective-jd) for tips on how to describe roles in a way that produces the best results.

Managing Tasks [#managing-tasks]

All your Tasks are listed in the left sidebar. You can:

* Click any Task to return to its conversation.
* Continue a previous search by typing in the conversation.
* Tasks are named automatically based on your initial request.

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