=== Jobus – Job Board, Recruitment & Hiring Platform === Contributors: spiderdevs, mdjwel, arifrahman1, delweratjk, alimran01 Tags: job board, job portal, hiring, jobs, careers Stable tag: 1.9.0 Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 6.9.4 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html The ultimate WordPress Job Board plugin. Create a professional recruitment website with unlimited job listings, candidate profiles, and company pages. == Description == **Jobus** is a modern, lightweight, and powerful WordPress plugin designed to transform your website into a fully functional **Job Board**, **Recruitment Portal**, or **Hiring Platform**. Whether you are running a niche job board, a company career page, or a large-scale recruitment site, Jobus provides everything you need to manage jobs, employers, and candidates efficiently—**without writing a single line of code**. Built with usability and SEO in mind, Jobus integrates seamlessly with your theme and offers native **Elementor** support, allowing you to design stunning job layouts with drag-and-drop ease. ### Why Choose Jobus? * **Zero Coding Required:** Set up a complete job board in minutes. * **Elementor Ready:** Includes custom Elementor widgets for Jobs, Search, and Categories. * **Modern & Responsive:** Looks great on all devices (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop). * **Developer Friendly:** Clean code, hooks, and filters for customization. * **SEO Optimized:** Structured data and clean URLs to help your jobs rank in Google for Jobs. ### Key Features (Free Version) ***For Employers & Companies*** * **Unlimited Job Postings:** Create and manage as many job listings as you need. * **Company Profiles:** Dedicated pages for companies with logos, descriptions, and active jobs. * **Job Specifications:** Add detailed requirements (Salary, Experience, Job Type, etc.). * **Location-Based Listings:** Assign locations to jobs for easy filtering. * **Employer Dashboard:** A frontend dashboard to manage listings and profile details. ***For Candidates & Job Seekers*** * **Candidate Profiles:** Users can create professional profiles / resumes. * **Easy Application:** Apply to jobs directly via a built-in form. * **Candidate Dashboard:** Manage applications and profile settings. * **Job Search & Filters:** Find jobs by keyword, location, and category. ***Powerful Management Tools*** * **Frontend Dashboards:** Separate dashboards for Employers and Candidates. * **Application Tracking:** View and manage job applications from the backend. * **Custom User Roles:** Automatically assigns Employer and Candidate roles. * **Social Sharing:** Built-in social share buttons for job posts. * **Featured Jobs:** Highlight premium listings to boost visibility. ### Design & Customization * **Pre-made Templates:** Includes ready-to-use templates for Job Lists, Single Jobs, and Company pages. * **Elementor Widgets:** Drag-and-drop widgets for Job Listings, Search Forms, Categories, and more. * **Customizable Appearance:** Control colors, layouts, and styles via settings. --- ### Upgrade to Jobus Pro Unlock the full potential of your job board with **Jobus Pro**. Get advanced features to monetize and automate your recruitment business. **Pro Features Include:** * **Frontend Dashboards:** Advanced frontend panels giving employers and candidates full profile control. * **Application Tracking:** Track and manage application statuses like pending, interview, and hired. * **Advanced Filters:** Narrow job searches by salary, type, experience, and more criteria. * **Alerts & Bookmarks:** Let candidates bookmark favorite jobs and receive new job alerts. * **Email Notifications:** Automated email alerts for employers and candidates on key events. * **Application Forms:** Connect external application forms like Google Forms or LinkedIn easily. * **Analytics & Reporting:** Monitor job views, clicks, and application stats with visual charts. * **Direct Messaging:** Enable real-time conversations between employers and candidates on your site. * **WooCommerce Integration:** Monetize your job board by selling job packages via WooCommerce. ### Quick Links - [Full Documentation](https://helpdesk.spider-themes.net/docs/jobus-wordpress-plugin/) – Complete guides and tutorials - [Get Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/jobus/) – Get help from our team - [View Live Demos](https://jobus.spider-themes.net/job-list-width/) – See it in action - [Get Jobus Pro Now](https://jobus.spider-themes.net/) – Unlock advanced functionality == Installation == 1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard > **Plugins** > **Add New**. 2. Search for "**Jobus**". 3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**. 4. Navigate to the **Jobus** menu in the sidebar to configure settings. 5. Use the shortcodes or Elementor widgets to display jobs on your pages. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is Jobus compatible with Elementor? = Yes! Jobus comes with dedicated Elementor widgets, making it easy to design your job board pages using the drag-and-drop builder. = Can I use Jobus with any WordPress theme? = Absolutely. Jobus is designed to work with any standard WordPress theme. It inherits your theme's styling for a seamless look. = Does it support Google for Jobs? = Yes, Jobus uses structured data (Schema.org) to help your job listings appear in Google for Jobs search results. = Can I translate the plugin into my language? = Yes, Jobus is fully translation-ready. You can use plugins like Loco Translate or WPML to translate it into your preferred language. = Where can I get support? = For free support, please post in the [WordPress Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/jobus/). For Pro support, visit our [Help Desk](https://helpdesk.spider-themes.net/docs/jobi-wordpress-theme/). ## WHAT’S NEXT? If you like Jobus, then consider checking out our other WordPress Plugins: [EazyDocs](https://wordpress.org/plugins/eazydocs) – Powerful knowledge base plugin to easily create and manage professional documentation, wikis, and helpdesk sections. [Antimanual](https://wordpress.org/plugins/antimanual) – AI-powered assistant that automates content creation, documentation, and support, transforming static sites into dynamic experiences. [Advanced Accordion Block](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-accordion-block) – Lightweight Gutenberg block for creating visually appealing, organized accordion sections with extensive styling options. [Changeloger](https://wordpress.org/plugins/changeloger) – Transform plain text changelogs into visually stunning, organized representations with pagination and version links. [Forumax](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbp-core) – Standalone, feature-rich community forum plugin with voting, private replies, and Elementor integration. [Spider Elements](https://wordpress.org/plugins/spider-elements) – Versatile library of 20+ creative widgets to enhance Elementor and build professional websites. == Screenshots == 1. **Jobus Dashboard** – Central hub to manage jobs, applications, and candidates. 2. **Job Listing** – Professional job list layout with sidebar filters enabled. 3. **Candidate Profile** – Detailed candidate resume with skills and experience overview. 4. **Job Specifications** – Manage job attributes like salary, type, and requirements. 5. **Job Archive** – Grid and list views for browsing all job listings. 6. **Job Details** – Single job page with full details and application form. 7. **Plugin Settings** – Intuitive settings panel for complete plugin configuration control. 8. **Login & Registration** – Secure frontend login and registration forms for users. 9. **Job Tabs** – Display job listings organized in a clean tabbed layout. 10. **Company Directory** – Showcase all hiring companies with profiles and active jobs. 11. **Candidate Directory** – Browse and search candidate profiles with filtering options. 12. **Job Categories** – Explore job listings organized by industry and category. == Changelog == = 1.9.0 (24 April 2026) = * New: Easy login and signup using Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn * New: Find jobs based on your nearby location * New: One-click demo setup with sample jobs * New: Apply for jobs without creating an account (Sign In / Register / Guest options) * New: Verified badge added for trusted companies * New: Option to redirect users to external websites for job applications * New: Improved visibility on Google Jobs search * New: Simple and consistent messaging system * Enhanced: Improved sidebar design for Candidate, Job, and Company pages * Enhanced: Faster and smoother job filtering experience * Enhanced: More consistent design across all pages * Enhanced: Easier-to-read applicant details in admin panel * Enhanced: Faster and more accurate search results * Fixed: Fixed issues with registration and job application process * Fixed: Fixed job application popup design and functionality * Fixed: Fixed sidebar and loading design saving issue * Fixed: Fixed popup search results for jobs, candidates, and companies = 1.8.0 (06 April 2026) = * Improved: General enhancements and minor fixes applied across the block for better stability * Updated: Freemius SDK updated to 2.13.1 = 1.7.0 (13 March 2026) = * New: Candidate Profiles – Enabled support for nested candidate entries and restored standard profile creation for better recruitment control * New: Company Profiles – Enabled support for nested company entries and restored standard profile creation for better management * Improved: User Experience – Streamlined profile settings to make it easier for companies and candidates to manage their presence = 1.6.0 (06 February 2026) = * New: Introduced Jobus > Dashboard page inside the WordPress admin area * Improved: Employer dashboard pagination optimized using WP_Query for faster loading * Improved: Company job counting optimized to avoid loading full post objects * Improved: Job range field value handling optimized by replacing loop-based logic with a single direct database query * Improved: Dashboard page search optimized using transient caching to avoid repeated expensive queries * Improved: Dashboard redirect logic consolidated and template handling streamlined * Improved: User registration now redirects directly to the dashboard with company settings lock applied * Improved: Analytics promo presentation added to highlight advanced insights * Fixed: Dashboard redirect issues that caused incorrect navigation * Updated: Compatibility added for the Zoomy theme * Updated: Freemius SDK updated to 2.13.0 = 1.5.0 (01 January 2026) = * New: Setup Wizard added for faster and easier initial configuration * New: Automatic page creation feature added to generate required Jobus pages * New: Search form and social share options added across Jobus layouts * Fixed: Dark mode compatibility updated for the AMA theme * Fixed: Jobus tab widget and social share icon issues resolved * Fixed: Auto-generate key issue for Specifications corrected * Tweaked: Frontend options file naming improved and theme lock system updated for better stability = 1.4.0 (13 December 2025) = * New: Added candidate pagination style and job status styling * New: Allow job applications without login (configurable from settings) * New: Default company logo option added for missing logos * Fixed: Job list delete button issue resolved * Fixed: Candidate and employer user role issues fixed * Fixed: Jobus Elementor widgets issues corrected * Tweaked: Reorganized several settings for improved clarity * Tweaked: Dashboard layout spacing and button padding refined for a more consistent UI * Tweaked: Candidate Single Page improved for better readability * Tweaked: Dashboard login form now auto-redirects to the frontend dashboard * Tweaked: Filter button made conditional—only appears if filter widgets are set * Tweaked: Improved filter validation to match filter widget availability * Tweaked: Unified pagination styling across the entire plugin * Tweaked: Edit button added to Company and Job single pages * Tweaked: Improved the Candidate Single Page * Tweaked: Various code sections simplified and optimized for better performance **[See changelog for all versions](https://jobus.spider-themes.net/changelog/)**