This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to manage, customize, and troubleshoot your careers page. It covers everything from company-wide settings to job-specific fields and the functionality of filters.
How the Careers Page Works
The careers page showcases job openings at your company, highlighting roles, benefits, and other important details. It’s designed to help candidates explore and filter jobs that fit their preferences. The page includes:
Company-Specific Sections: Titles, subtitles, benefits, and branding that reflect your organization.
Job Listings: Specific roles with detailed descriptions, categorized and filterable.
Filters: Enable candidates to search based on criteria like category, location, and type.
Customizing Company-Specific Fields
These fields define the overall look and feel of your careers page:
1. Page Title
The main heading for your careers page.
Update this under "Careers Settings" → Page Title.
Example: "Current Openings".
2. Page Subtitle
A brief description that introduces the careers page.
Update this under Page Subtitle.
Example: "Explore our latest opportunities and find your perfect role".
3. Benefits Section
Highlight perks and company values.
Benefits Title: Heading for the benefits section (e.g., "Make a Difference With Us!").
Benefits Subtitle: Brief description of the benefits (e.g., "Be part of a team that values excellence").
Benefits List: Add benefits one per line (e.g., "Flexible work hours", "Annual team retreats").
4. Branding
Ensure the company logo and favicon are uploaded correctly. These are set in company settings and reflected on the careers page.
Customizing Job-Specific Fields
These fields define the details of individual job postings:
1. Category
Classify the job by department (e.g., "Engineering", "Marketing").
Helps candidates filter jobs based on their interest areas.
2. Workplace Type
Specify the environment:
On-site: Work at a specific office location.
Hybrid: Mix of remote and on-site.
Remote: Fully remote roles.
3. Job Type
Define the nature of employment:
Full-time
Part-time
Intern
3. Salary
Optional field to specify salary (e.g., "100,000 USD").
5. Short Description
Provide a brief summary (e.g., "We are looking for a passionate developer").
Filters on the Careers Page
Filters allow candidates to refine job listings based on their preferences:
1. Category Filter
Shows jobs by department (e.g., Engineering, Sales).
Jobs with no category won’t appear under specific departments.
2. Workplace Type Filter
Filters jobs by work environment:
On-site
Hybrid
Remote
3. Job Type Filter
Filters based on employment type:
Full-time
Part-time
Intern
4. Keyword Search
Candidates can search by role title or keywords from job descriptions.
5. Location Filter
Filter jobs based on location or workplace type (e.g., Remote, On-site).
How to Update the Careers Page
1. Company-Specific Settings
Navigate to the "Careers Settings" section in the admin dashboard.
Update fields such as titles, subtitles, and benefits. To update company-specific career settings, visit this link: Careers Settings.
2. Job-Specific Details
For each job post, ensure all required fields are filled.
Use categories, workplace type, and job type to make filtering easier. For creating a new job on the careers page, fill the respective fields at this link: Create Job.
To update an existing job, click on the Edit icon on the job details page.
3. Verify Updates
Preview the careers page after making changes.
Test filters to ensure jobs appear correctly based on selections
Troubleshooting Common Issues
1. Jobs Not Displayed
Ensure jobs have all required fields filled (e.g., Job Title, Description). Check if applied filters exclude the job (e.g., mismatched categories).
2. Filters Not Working
Verify that jobs have valid entries for fields like Category, Workplace Type, and Job Type.
3. Incorrect Branding
Confirm the company logo, favicon, and meta information are updated in settings.
4. Search Not Returning Results
Ensure job titles and descriptions include relevant keywords.
By following this guide, you can create a professional, user-friendly careers page to attract top talent and provide a seamless experience for candidates.
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