Create Careers Page For WordPress
WordPress is a powerful, widely-used platform ideal for creating a variety of websites, especially for those who enjoy its extensive customization options and plugin ecosystem. From bloggers to businesses, WordPress offers flexibility and scalability that make it a favorite for content-rich sites.
However, when it comes to creating a careers page, WordPress has some limitations. Building and managing a careers portal typically requires multiple plugins for job creation, application forms, and applicant tracking. This reliance on plugins can lead to performance issues, requiring regular updates for compatibility and security.
Steps to create a careers page
1Log in to your SubPage account and enter the main domain of your WordPress website (e.g., mywebsite.com).
2After adding the domain, the Create Page dialog will appear. Scroll down and select "Careers" from the list.
4Enter a vanity URL for the subpage.app domain (this is optional and doesn't affect functionality).
5Once the career page is published, click "Start Hiring."
6The career page editor will open, allowing you to add job listings, company details, and more.
7With the AI-assisted editor, quickly add job openings, benefits, and company details to streamline the process.
Steps to Publish Careers Page to WordPress
1After adding all the required content to your career page, navigate to the career page editor's main dashboard and click on the "Connect Domain" button.
2First, unpublish the default "SubPage domain" hosting in the Connect Domain sidebar. Then, from the dropdown menu, select "Custom Domain".
3A suitable subdomain name, such as "careers" or "jobs," should be entered, followed by clicking "Save and Publish." For this subdomain to be verified by your WordPress domain host, the CNAME record provided in the sidebar will need to be added to your domain host’s DNS settings.
4If your site is hosted with WordPress's default custom domain, log in to your WordPress account at wordpress.com using your credentials. Then, follow the instructions in this article to add the CNAME record.
5If your custom domain is hosted with another provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap), consult their knowledge base for relevant instructions on how to add custom CNAME records for a subdomain.
6Once the CNAME record has been added, allow 24 to 48 hours for the DNS changes to fully propagate.
7After propagation is complete, the Connect Domain sidebar in SubPage.app should be accessed again, and "Save and Publish" clicked.
8If verification is successful, the career page will be accessible at the subdomain URL (e.g., mywebsite.careers.com), displaying all content as configured.
Why shouldn’t you consider WordPress for your Careers Page portal?
👎 WordPress requires a basic understanding of HTML and CSS for customization.
👎 The free plan offers only a limited selection of themes, though custom themes can be created from scratch.
👎 Job creation and applicant management require installing and configuring additional plugins.
👎 Over-reliance on plugins can cause performance issues, potentially affecting the reliability of the careers page.
👎 Plugins must be regularly updated to ensure compatibility and security.
Benefits of Creating a Careers Page with SubPage Instead of WordPress
✔️ Easily create and manage job listings, benefits, and applications.
✔️ The career page includes a built-in application form with attachments, plus powerful search and filtering options for job seekers.
✔️ Comes with a lightweight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for efficient application management.
✔️ Integrates with Zapier for automated application transfers to third-party systems.
✔️ LinkedIn integration for automated job postings across your network.
✔️ Embeddable job widgets to display job listings on any WordPress page, with indicators showing the number of available openings beside your career page link.
✔️ Career portal is W3C-verified, SEO-friendly, and optimized for fast loading speeds.
✔️ No plugins are needed—all features are built-in for a seamless experience.
✔️ Premium hosting, scalable email infrastructure, built-in SSL, and other hosting essentials are fully managed for you.
Enhance your careers page on your WordPress website with SubPage for an effortless, all-in-one solution. Skip the complexities of plugins and give your HR team the tools to manage job listings and applications smoothly. Sign up for SubPage today and get started for free—build a careers page that’s fully optimized for performance and tailored to your hiring needs.
