Description

The Applications addon adds a direct application form to job listings in WP Job Manager, allowing candidates to submit a PDF resume, a cover message, and contact details without leaving the site. Each application is recorded in the admin dashboard, linked to the corresponding job, with automatic email notifications to the employer for every new submission received and organized read status.

Key Features of Applications

  • Embedded form in the job listing
    Adds an application button to the listing page, opening its own form.
  • Resume upload
    Allows attaching files such as PDF, DOC, and DOCX along with the application message.
  • Applications dashboard
    Centralizes all received applications within the WP Job Manager admin.
  • Progress status
    Marks applications as new, under review, contacted, approved, or discarded.
  • Email notifications
    Notifies the job poster whenever a new application is submitted.

Benefits of Applications

  • Centralized recruitment in WordPress
    Does away with spreadsheets and email inboxes to track candidates per job.
  • Faster screening
    Filtering and marking applications in the dashboard reduces initial screening time.
  • Complete history per job
    Keeps a record of who applied to each listing published on the site.
  • Seamless experience for the candidate
    The submission happens without redirects, external forms, or complex registrations.

Who Is Applications For?

  • Those who run a job board based on WP Job Manager and need to receive applications directly on the site.
  • Recruitment agencies that centralize hiring processes for multiple clients in a single WordPress dashboard.
  • Companies with their own careers page that want to organize resumes without relying on an external ATS.

How to Download Applications

The Applications addon is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it via Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. With WP Job Manager already installed, the applications tab will appear within the job management menu.

By bringing together resume collection, status tracking, and contact organization in a single WordPress screen, the component turns a common job board into a functional hiring process. It is a practical path for those who want to avoid external recruitment services and keep complete control of candidate data within their own site.

Frequently asked questions

Is WP Job Manager Applications GPL-licensed?

Yes. WP Job Manager Applications is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WP Job Manager Applications on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WP Job Manager Applications on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WP Job Manager Applications cost at Ultrapack?

WP Job Manager Applications costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WP Job Manager Applications include updates?

Yes. The current version of WP Job Manager Applications is 3.2.0, published at Ultrapack on May 4, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WP Job Manager Applications scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WP Job Manager Applications goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin WP Job Manager Applications?

Requires WordPress 6.1 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.4.