Setting Up a Job Board

Introduction

The Job Board feature allows you to create a dedicated space for career opportunities within your community. Whether you're connecting members with employment opportunities, facilitating freelance work, or promoting volunteer positions, the Job Board helps your community members find relevant opportunities and connect with potential employers or clients.

Job Board Benefits

A well-managed Job Board offers several benefits to your community:

  • Adds value to community membership
  • Increases engagement by providing practical resources
  • Builds connections between members and organizations
  • Supports member career growth
  • Attracts new members seeking career opportunities
  • Creates potential revenue through premium job listings

Configuring Your Job Board

To set up your Job Board:

  1. Navigate to Job Post > Settings from the admin menu
  2. Configure general settings:
    • Job Board Title: Name your job board (e.g., "Career Opportunities")
    • Description: Explain the purpose of your job board
    • Visibility: Choose who can view job listings (all members, specific groups, etc.)
    • Application Method: Direct (through your platform) or External (via employer websites)
  3. Set posting permissions:
    • Who can post jobs (admins only, all members, premium members, etc.)
    • Whether job postings require approval
    • Duration for job listings before they expire
  4. Configure notification settings:
    • Email alerts for new job postings
    • Application notifications for job posters
  5. Save your changes

Pro Tip: Start with more restrictive settings (admin-only posting, required approvals) and gradually open up permissions as your community grows and you establish clear guidelines.

Creating Job Categories

Organize your Job Board with relevant categories:

  1. Go to Job Post > Categories
  2. Click "Add Category"
  3. For each category, provide:
    • Category Name: Clear, specific title (e.g., "Marketing," "Engineering")
    • Description: Brief explanation of what jobs fit this category
    • Icon (optional): Visual identifier for the category
  4. Save each category

Recommended Categories:

  • Start with 5-10 broad categories relevant to your community
  • Consider both industry categories and job types (full-time, freelance, etc.)
  • Include an "Other" category for listings that don't fit elsewhere

Posting a Job

To create a job listing:

  1. Navigate to Job Post > Create Post

Job Creation Form

  1. Fill in the job details:
    • Job Title: Clear, specific position name
    • Company/Organization: Who is offering the position
    • Location: Where the job is based (or "Remote")
    • Job Type: Full-time, part-time, contract, etc.
    • Category: Select from your created categories
    • Salary/Compensation (optional): Pay range or rate
    • Application Deadline: When the listing expires
  2. Write a detailed job description:
    • Role responsibilities
    • Required qualifications
    • Benefits and perks
    • Application instructions
  3. Add application options:
    • Direct application through your platform
    • External application link
    • Contact information
  4. Preview and publish the job listing

Pro Tip: Create a template for job postings to ensure consistency and completeness of information.

Managing Job Applications

To view and manage all job listings:

  1. Navigate to Job Post > All Post

Job Listing Page

If you enable direct applications through your platform:

  1. Job posters can access applications through Job Post > My Listings > [Job Title] > Applications
  2. For each application, they can:
    • View applicant profiles
    • Download attached resumes/portfolios
    • Mark application status (Received, Under Review, Interviewed, Accepted, Rejected)
    • Send messages to applicants
    • Schedule interviews

As an admin, you can:

  1. Monitor application activity through Job Post > Applications Dashboard
  2. Generate reports on job board usage and application metrics
  3. Intervene if needed for any issues between job posters and applicants

Best Practices

Based on successful Gush communities, here are some best practices for your Job Board:

  • Create clear guidelines for job postings
  • Regularly feature quality opportunities in your community newsletter
  • Encourage feedback from both job posters and applicants
  • Periodically clean up expired or filled positions
  • Highlight success stories when members find opportunities through your board
  • Consider themed hiring events or virtual job fairs
  • Partner with organizations relevant to your community for exclusive opportunities

Next Steps

Now that you've set up your Job Board, you're ready to:

  1. Create Newsletters - Keep your members informed about new opportunities
  2. Grow Your Community - Use your Job Board as a selling point for new members
  3. Explore Monetization Options - Consider premium job listings as a revenue source

Remember, a successful Job Board requires regular maintenance and promotion. Actively encourage quality job postings and celebrate when members find opportunities through your platform.