The tool for this setup
WP Job Manager is a WordPress plugin for job listings. Source: WP Job Manager plugin (WordPress.org).
Job Listings and Applications on WordPress
An employer or agency wants job listings and applications on its own WordPress site.
Setting it up
Install WP Job Manager, then give each listing an application email address or website URL. Source: WP Job Manager plugin (WordPress.org).
What we can build
A careers page and a listing template.
An application route chosen from email, a URL or the paid form.
Listing expiry and closing copy.
Where the website stops
The website hands over when the application reaches your hiring inbox or applicant tracking system.
The visitor journey
Step by step, and what the website must do
- 1
Browses current roles
Each role shows location, type and closing date.
- 2
Reads the role
Duties, requirements and how to apply are on the page.
- 3
Applies
The form accepts a resume from a phone and asks only essential questions.
Information to collect
| Field | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Name, email and phone | To contact the applicant. |
| Resume upload | The basis of most applications. |
Where the website hands over: The website hands over when the application reaches your hiring inbox or applicant tracking system.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does WP Job Manager include an application form?
The free core plugin takes applications through each listing's email address or website URL. An on-site application form, with applications managed from the job dashboard, is the paid Applications add-on.[1]
What else does WP Job Manager offer as paid add-ons?
Resume Manager, Job Alerts, and WooCommerce Paid Listings, which needs WooCommerce.[1]
Beyond the website
Onboarding steps after someone is hired are handled by Clever Ops.
Business automation solutions (Clever Ops)How we work together
Two ways to get started
Website Subscription
Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.
We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.
- Custom-designed & built for your brand
- Hosting, security & maintenance included
- Ongoing edits & content updates
- Continuous SEO & performance improvements
- Scale up or down as you grow
Fixed Project
A one-off custom build you own outright.
A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.
- Bespoke design & development
- Defined scope & timeline
- You own the website & code
- Optional care plan after launch
- Custom-quoted to your needs
Sources
- [1] WP Job Manager plugin (WordPress.org). Checked 10 October 2026.
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