• Welcome to Job Manager 2.3.0! In this release, we are adding a new core feature, job statistics for employers, refreshing the employer dashboard, and addressing various feature requests, like supporting reCAPTCHA v3. Job Statistics Employers and site owners can open a detailed overlay for each job listing. The analytics data includes page views and unique visits…

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  • An Overview of LinkedIn Job Advertising Costs

    When it comes to job platforms, LinkedIn is a major player. Boasting over a billion members globally, its vast reach and influence are undeniable. This makes LinkedIn a popular choice and a powerful one for recruiters and businesses seeking top talent. The platform’s extensive audience and the inherent shareability of its job posts significantly ease…

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  • Creating Engaging Posts: A Guide to Job Listings on Craigslist

    Companies that want to attract a broad spectrum of applications need to diversify the platforms they use for job postings. Craigslist, a renowned classified ads website with an impressive global reach of approximately 50 billion monthly page views, provides a distinctive platform for reaching prospective applicants. This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of how to…

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  • Job Openings Attracting Less Applicants? Here’s What to Do

    The online job market is brimming with opportunities, which is great news for applicants but poses a significant challenge for companies that need to stand out in a saturated market.  The reality is, that not every applicant who comes your way will be the right fit for your organization, and not every job offer you extend will…

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  • Our latest Job Alerts release brings on a handful of long-requested features. You can now enable visitors to create job alerts without an account, send out beautiful e-mails and streamline adding alerts for a search. Add Alert Modal On the job search page, the Add Alert function now opens in a modal, enabling job seekers to create…

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  • Maximize Your Reach: How to Post to Multiple Job Boards

    Are you struggling to find the ideal candidates for your company? If so, posting on multiple job boards could help.  Job boards provide a centralized platform to connect qualifying candidates with relevant jobs. Many have automation features to streamline recruitment and take the administrative hassle out of the hiring process.  Posting on multiple job boards can be…

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  • Best Practices for Writing Job Postings That Attract Ideal Candidates

    Are your online job posts struggling to gain traction or attract the top talent that your company deserves? You are not alone. The online recruitment market is valued at $33224.8 million, and projections only show this value increasing in the coming years.  The shift towards online job listings and applications has seen the market become saturated, making…

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  • Building Niche Job Board Websites: Comprehensive Guide for 2024

    The hunt for the right talent can be tricky, especially if you’re hiring within an industry that generally attracts fewer applicants. Niche job boards can be a valuable tool for businesses looking to attract the right talent, but they can also provide excellent monetization opportunities in the form of advertising. But what differentiates a niche…

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  • Understanding Job Boards: Definitions, Examples, and More

    The internet has completely changed how people search for jobs. Gone are the days when we had to read through the newspaper to find out-of-date job listings – now, we have job boards, web job portals, and social networks right at our fingertips.  Job boards receive nearly 50% of global job applications yearly, making them one…

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  • Expert Tips for Writing a Job Posting That Stands Out

    Wondering how to make your job postings stand out and attract new talent? It all starts with your job posting. Read on to learn effective strategies to optimize your job postings’ visibility, show your company’s strengths, and attract new talent today! Understanding the importance of effective job postings Effective job postings play an important role in recruitment, serving…

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  • Is a Job Board a Profitable Venture in 2024?

    Wondering whether starting a job board is worth it from a business perspective?  Job boards are set to remain a profitable venture throughout 2024, but you first need to understand revenue generation strategies, including monetization and user engagement.  We’ll go through all of this and give you a simple guide on how to start a job…

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  • Top 10 Free Job Posting Sites in 2024

    Looking for the best job site to advertise your latest job vacancy without incurring any costs?  While advertising your position for free significantly trims down recruitment expenses, attracting top-notch candidates isn’t just about cost-cutting – it’s about ensuring your vacancy reaches the right eye. And with numerous job boards out there, it’s easy to get lost.…

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  • The Art of Job Posting: Strategies and Tactics

    Want to optimize your job listings to attract high-quality candidates?  With countless companies competing for top talent ensuring that your job posting stands out is paramount. Employers and recruiters can no longer rely on traditional methods alone; strategic, innovative, and creative ways to advertise job openings are now essential tactics.  In this article, we’ll walk you…

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  • Exceptional Ways to Announce Your New Job on LinkedIn

    Stepping into a new job role? Congratulations! For many, the thrill of a fresh start is accompanied by the question: “How do I announce this exciting news on LinkedIn?”.  While you might be eager to announce your latest career milestone,  it’s important to do it with finesse, authenticity, and professionalism. In this article, we’ll unravel practical…

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  • New! Promote Jobs On Thousands of Job Boards

    Get More Applicants And Simplify Your Job Promotion Process We’re pleased to announce a new integration with JobTarget.com to streamline how you promote job listings from your WordPress website. What is JobTarget? JobTarget.com is an online job distribution service that enables you to add jobs to 1000s of job sites, including LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster.com, and more. You can…

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  • A Comprehensive Guide to Indeed Job Posting Costs

    Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that hiring an employee can cost upwards of $2000 and sometimes significantly more. While this money is spread out throughout different stages of the recruitment process, many businesses pour a significant amount of their revenue into advertising vacancies.  While there are many avenues to explore…

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  • How Job Aggregators Are Changing The Job Market

    Wondering how job board aggregators are impacting the job market? These digital tools can transform how we search for and find employment opportunities. Understanding what they are, how they work, and how to leverage them will help you enhance your recruitment process, whether you’re a job seeker or an employer.  In this article, we’ll delve into…

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  • Your Guide to Job Board Embedding on Websites

    Do you want to take your recruitment processes or job board to the next level with embeddable job listings? This guide is for you! Embedding jobs can be a game-changer, streamlining your recruitment efforts, saving valuable time, and casting a wider net to attract top-notch talent. Whether you’re promoting job listings within your organization or advertising…

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  • Understanding The Revenue Model of Job Boards in 2023

    Are you interested in turning your job board into a money-making venture? Job boards offer significant revenue potential, but they come with their own set of hurdles. From drawing in employers and job seekers to navigating pricing structures and subscription plans, the path to success can be complex. In this article, we’ll walk you through the…

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  • 5-Minute Guide: Building a Job Board on WordPress with Elementor

    Three in five workers are currently looking for new jobs, and this means there’s lots of potential for you to attract the attention of potential hires if you’re a professional recruiter or hiring manager. However, you’ll need a captivating job board to do this, and while existing third-party solutions exist, you might want to create…

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  • Looking to make your job board stand out? In a world where online visibility is the name of the game, mastering Search Engine Optimization (SEO) could be your winning card. In the realm of job boards, getting noticed by the right job seekers and employers is the ultimate goal. With search engines driving a significant chunk…

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  • Designing a Job Application Form in WordPress Made Easy

    Struggling to design a job application form in WordPress? Creating a WordPress job application that works smoothly is crucial. An easy and streamlined job application process can help you avoid inefficiencies and errors in the hiring process while encouraging more applicants to apply. The solution lies in having the right WordPress tools at your disposal. With…

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Job Boards

    Discover the benefits of job boards for job seekers and employers. Learn how to choose the best job boards and optimize your job search with this ultimate guide.

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  • Maximize Visibility When Advertising Jobs

    Want to attract the best talent for your latest role? You’ll need a robust strategy to maximize the visibility of your job listing. Understanding where to advertise your jobs can make a significant difference, enabling you to get your new roles in front of more eyes and increasing the number of qualified applicants. In this article,…

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  • Transform Your Site with a WP Job Portal 2023

    Discover how to create an optimized WordPress job portal in 2023 using top WordPress plugins. Transform your site to attract the right job seekers with ease and efficiency.

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  • New! Listing Renewals, Better Alerts, and More

    We’re excited to share the latest release of WP Job Manager, Alerts, WC Paid Listings, and Simple Paid Listings. This update includes Listing Renewals, a reworked dashboard for Alerts, Alerts moderation in the administrator screens, and some important bug fixes. Let’s take a closer look at what the latest version offers. Listing Renewals Listing Renewals’ is…

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  • Best Job Board Themes for Online Success

    Discover the best job board themes for online success. Learn about key benefits, top themes, important features, customization, and effective strategies.

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  • Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Job Board Website

    Learn how to create a job board website step-by-step. From planning and design to marketing and monetization, this guide covers everything you need to know.

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  • DIY Guide: Implementing Google Job Postings in WordPress

    Boost your job posting visibility with our DIY Guide to Implementing Google Job Postings in WordPress. Step-by-step instructions & best practices to attract qualified candidates!

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  • Choosing the Best Open Source Job Board: 15 Solutions Reviewed

    Need a cost-effective job board platform? Compare the best open-source solutions for building a successful, on-brand job board that connects job seekers and employers.

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  • 9 Ultimate Job Board WordPress Themes in 2023

    Discover the ultimate job board WordPress themes to create job listing sites quickly and easily. Find cost-effective, customizable, and SEO-friendly options.

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  • Feature Requests for core WP Job Manager plugin You can find all the existing enhancement requests in GitHub, our external repository. Feel free to subscribe to any issue that interests you and add a comment if necessary. If the feature request you’re looking for does not appear in our repository, please post an issue on GitHub using our…

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  • As of 18 November 2020, we will no longer be selling our ZipRecruiter Integration add-on on WPJobManager.com. This add-on relied on ZipRecruiter’s public jobs API which is no longer being supported. We will continue to provide support for the duration of your active subscriptions, and we have open sourced the codebase so that you may continue…

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  • As of 2 November 2020, we will no longer be selling our Indeed Integration add-on on WPJobManager.com. This add-on relied on Indeed’s Publisher Program, which is no longer being supported. We will continue to provide support for the duration of your active subscriptions, and we have open sourced the codebase so that you may continue to…

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  • We’ve been busy fixing bugs and adding features to WP Job Manager, Resume Manager, Applications, and Simple Paid Listings. Resume Manager 1.18.0 This release added several features, some of which may look familiar from WP Job Manager. These include: Ability to enable moderation of edits to published resumes. Ability to enable edits to resumes still pending approval. Improved…

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  • We’ve released a new incremental version of WP Job Manager with some bug fixes. You can download the latest release here or head over to Dashboard → Updates to update your plugins from inside WordPress. Please note: While we have thoroughly tested this release, it’s always possible that we missed something, so we strongly advise you to test the update…

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  • Our next minor release beta, 1.33.4 is ready for testing. It fixes some JavaScript bugs on customized job_submit setups. Please help us test this beta by installing it on your staging site. You can download the beta and see more detailed testing instructions from the GitHub release page. To report new issues between this release and…

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  • We’ve released a new version of WP Job Manager with some new features and bug fixes. You can download the latest release here or head over to Dashboard → Updates to update your plugins from inside WordPress. Please note: While we have thoroughly tested this release, it’s always possible that we missed something, so we strongly advise you to test…

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  • Our next major version of WP Job Manager is ready for testing. We have fixed some bugs and added some new features, including the ability to save drafts of job listings on the frontend, access to job listing fields in the REST API, and some minor improvements to the [jobs] shortcode. Please help us test…

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  • Bookmarks 1.4.0 has just been released, which includes a couple of notable improvements. Thumbnails Version 1.4.0 adds the company logo to bookmarked job listings, and the candidate’s photo to bookmarked resumes (when using the Resume Manager add-on): Improved Interactivity This release allows for easier and faster interaction when adding, updating or deleting bookmarks by utilizing…

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Latest Releases

  • Resume Manager 2.2.3

    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • Improve validation of uploaded resume files.
  • WC Paid Listings 3.0.4

    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • Packages must match the type of listing they are used for.
    • Packages are only applied to listings that are waiting for a package or being renewed.
    • Only published package products can be chosen on the submission forms.
    • Choosing a package keeps the existing author of the listing.
    • Package limits are enforced when several listings are submitted at the same time.
    • Renewals paid for with a package product are counted against the customer’s package.
    • Listing Packages screen: sorting is limited to the displayed columns.
    • Listing Packages screen: delete links are tied to the package they delete, and saving requires the manage_options capability.
    • Package names are escaped in the package templates and on the order confirmation page.
    • Orders that contain a deleted product no longer cause an error when their status changes.
    • Administrators can revoke the listing package of a refunded order from the order actions menu.
    • Refunding an order that has a listing package adds a private order note; the package is kept.
    • Template change: my-packages.php, package-selection.php and resume-package-selection.php now escape package names. Themes that override these templates should update their copies.
    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • PayPal payments are now only approved automatically when they were sent to the account in the PayPal Email setting. Other addresses can be accepted with the wp_job_manager_spl_paypal_accepted_emails filter.
    • PayPal payments must also match the configured currency and listing fee, and a PayPal transaction can only be applied to one listing.
    • Verify the server certificate for PayPal and Stripe requests.
    • Send the Stripe payment amount as a whole number of minor units.
    • Verify the preview form nonce and the listing being submitted when continuing to payment.
    • Ignore requests for unknown payment gateways.
  • Job Alerts 3.2.1

    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • Escape the search term on the Job Alerts admin screen, and require the manage capability for the alert screens.
    • Resolve alert search terms within their own taxonomy, and only accept registered alert frequencies.
    • Keep alert email subjects and sender details to a single line.
    • Unsubscribe links from alert emails sent before version 3.0.0 are no longer accepted. Sign in to manage alerts instead.
    • Fix the alert name when the alerts shortcode sets categories by slug.
    • Fix a PHP warning on the alerts sign-in notice.
    • Template change: my-alerts-login.php no longer has a separate notice for guests who already have an account.
  • Resume Manager 2.2.2

    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • Apply the resume viewing capability settings to the REST API, feeds, archives, oEmbed and sitemaps.
    • Apply the browse capability setting to the resume listing request.
    • Limit resume files to the uploads directory and downloads to published resumes. Uploaded resume files now get a random suffix in their file names.
    • Check resume ownership and sign-in when applying with a resume.
    • Check submission permissions before processing uploads, and require a valid edit key for guest resume edits.
    • Restrict shortcode expansion in resume content, and tighten resume approval and candidate dashboard actions.
    • Template change: apply-with-resume.php now includes a nonce field (wp_nonce_field( 'apply-with-resume-' . absint( $post->ID ), '_wpjm_nonce' )). Theme overrides keep working, as the field is added when it is missing, and administrators see a notice naming the file until the line is added to it.
  • Applications 3.2.1

    • Security hardening and bug fixes.
    • Check the application before storing uploaded files, and apply the sign-in and reCAPTCHA settings to application submissions.
    • Check resume ownership when applying with a resume.
    • Restrict status changes on the employer dashboard to application statuses.
    • Escape application data in the admin list and templates, and keep notification email headers and subjects to a single line.
    • New application upload directories get random names. Existing directories are unchanged.
    • CSV export values that start with =, +, -, @, a tab or a carriage return now get a leading apostrophe, so spreadsheet apps don’t treat them as formulas.
    • Fix application form field labels containing special characters, such as apostrophes, not appearing in application emails.
    • Fix the label of Output Content fields not showing on application forms.
    • Fix a PHP warning when applying with a resume to a job that uses an application URL.
    • Fix a deprecation notice from WP Job Manager when reCAPTCHA is enabled on the application form.
    • Template change: application-form.php, job-application-header.php and job-application-footer.php now escape their output. Themes that override these templates should update their copies.
    • Developer note: the application_form_validate_fields filter now runs before uploaded files are stored, and receives file fields as $_FILES-style arrays instead of uploaded file objects. Custom validation that reads uploaded file URLs needs updating.
  • Resume Manager 2.2.1

    • Fix: Stop the reCAPTCHA field check triggering a PHP deprecation notice on WP Job Manager 2.3.0 and later.
    • Escape URLs in two sprintf href templates with esc_url() (#2996)
    • Validate attachment ownership when reusing a company logo by ID (#2995)
    • Honor restrictive filter_post_status=publish for logged-out visitors (#2994)
  • WP Job Manager 2.4.4

    • Fix: Restore the frontend styles and scripts that were missing from the 2.4.3 package. The 2.4.3 release was built without its compiled CSS and JavaScript, leaving the employer job dashboard unstyled and breaking frontend features such as the job application form. (#2990)
  • WP Job Manager 2.4.3

    • Apply the View Job Capability to WordPress search and oEmbed output.

    • Apply the View Job Capability to the REST search endpoint (#2984)

    • Fail closed correctly when an author filter resolves to no valid IDs (#2983)

    • Apply the View Job Capability to job listing feeds (#2982)

    • Enforce listing submission limit when publishing a previewed listing (#2981)

    • Restore PHP 8.4 test coverage — modernise bootstrap error handler (#2970)

    • Fix: Promote button data-href attribute now correctly quoted in job listings table.

    • Fix: Promote URL in inline script now escaped with esc_js().

    • Author filter follow-up: centralize parsing, close AJAX array bypass (#2958)

    • Add square-format hint and configurable max size for company logo uploads (#2957)

    • “Remove “See what’s new in 2.3″ from Job Statistics Banner”

    • New: The [jobs] shortcode now supports an author attribute to filter listings by user ID (e.g. [jobs author="42"] or [jobs author="1,2,3"])

    • Fix Job Dashboard actions menu on Safari (#2947)

    • Harden submit-form session cookies (#2945)

    • Fixes a REST API information disclosure where the body, excerpt, and existence of listings restricted by view-capability were exposed to denied viewers. Restricted listings now return 404 indistinguishable from a missing post, including HEAD probes and listings that are also password-protected.

    • Fixes a data-loss bug where editors opening a password-protected listing in the block editor would save empty meta values (location, company name, application target).

    • Fixes a series of information disclosure issues affecting password-protected and capability-restricted job listings.

    • Harden stats AJAX endpoint input validation and rate limiting (#2938)

    • Company logo uploads now accept WebP images by default

    • New filter job_manager_company_logo_allowed_mime_types allows customizing allowed file types for the company logo field

    • The salary currency field on the job submission form now correctly reflects the configured default currency in its placeholder and helper text.

    • Filled job listings are no longer exposed via the REST API.

    • Job categories are now included in the job RSS feed XML output.

    • Added featured=true query parameter support to the job RSS feed to allow filtering by featured listings only.

    • Fixed PHP 8+ undefined array key warning in the widget caching methods.

    • Updated Twitter profile links to use the new x.com domain and updated related labels to “X / Twitter” to reflect the platform rebrand.

    • Added a Settings link to the plugin action links on the Plugins screen for quicker access to plugin settings.

  • WP Job Manager 2.4.1

    • Add permission check to listing query parameters (#2914)
    • Fix structured data output for password-protected listings (#2913)

    • Update actions/cache to use v4 (#2896)

    • reCaptcha script not being loaded (#2893)
    • add a additional action to the do_feed_rss2
    • fix hardcoded dashboard expiration date format
    • Dev: Fix deprecated methods
    • Fix file input field for forms not marked as required
  • WP Job Manager 2.4.0

    • Fix job dashboard actions menu in Safari

    • Fix PHP 8.3 support

    • Remove support for Internet Explorer 11

    • Fix WordPress 6.6 compatibility

    • Fix classic editor support for job listings

  • WC Paid Listings 3.0.3

    • Fix: Fix compatibility with scheduled job listings
  • Resume Manager 2.2.0

    • New: Add support for reCAPTCHA v3

    • Security Fix: Check if the user can manage resumes before bulk-approving

    • Security Fix: Add a nonce check to the resume page setup wizard

  • Job Tags 1.4.6

    • Tweak: Update usage tracking integration
  • Job Alerts 3.2.0

    • New: Add job statistics about how many times the job was sent out in alert e-mails

    • Dev: Add alert modal logged out version as template

  • Bookmarks 1.5.0

    • New: Add job statistics integration
  • Applications 3.2.0

    • Add application data to job statistics

    • Add support for ReCAPTCHA version 3

    • Update job dashboard integration