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So let's explain the difference so you can set up your system correctly!   ### Types:  types of clients, candidates. ### Categories: These are types of shift jobs   You can have the same wording for types and categories but they operate in different ways! ![](https://learn.enginehire.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-05-24%20at%201-07-15%E2%80%AFpm-png.png?width=2880&height=1546&name=Screenshot%202024-05-24%20at%201-07-15%E2%80%AFpm-png.png)   ### It is easy to get them confused so here are some examples:   **Types of clients ** \- member  \- non member  \*if you set up your fees as such!   **Another example of types of clients ** \- babysitting client  \- nannying client    **Example for types of candidates:** \- pet sitter  \- babysitter    **Categories refer to shift jobs! ** To add shift job categories: [https://learn.enginehire.io/en/knowledge/adding-a-new-booking-job-category](https://learn.enginehire.io/en/knowledge/adding-a-new-booking-job-category?hsLang=en) Adding a job **category** allows you to add multiple service options for clients when they go to their booking calendar. 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