WP Job Manager Resume Manager Add-on 2.2.0

The WP Job Manager Resume Manager Add-on is a premium extension that significantly expands the functionality of your job board by allowing candidates to create, manage, and post their resumes directly on your website.

It essentially flips the job board to also function as a candidate directory, making it a valuable tool for employers actively seeking talent.

📋 Key Features for Candidates and Employers

The add-on creates a complete ecosystem for applicant management separate from the job posting process.

1. Resume Submission and Management

Frontend Submission: Candidates use a user-friendly, shortcode-powered form ([submit_resume_form]) to submit their resume details, including:

Contact Information

Professional Title

Education and Employment History (allows for multiple entries)

Skills and Categories

File Upload: Candidates can attach a file (e.g., PDF or DOCX) to their profile for employers to download.

Candidate Dashboard: Logged-in candidates use a dashboard ([candidate_dashboard]) to view, edit, or delete their submitted resumes at any time.

2. Resume Listings and Search

Searchable Directory: A shortcode ([resumes]) displays all published resumes in a searchable, filterable list on the frontend.

Filtering: Employers can search and filter resumes by keywords, location, professional title, and skills/categories in an AJAX-powered interface.

Visibility Control: The site administrator can restrict which user roles (e.g., only "Employer" roles or paid subscribers) have access to view the resumes and the candidate's contact details.

3. Application Integration

Apply with Resume: When a candidate applies for a job, they can select an existing resume on file to use for the application, streamlining the process and ensuring data consistency.

Employer Access: If the job application method is set to an email address, the employer receives the application email which contains the candidate's message, attached file, and a private link to view the full online resume on the site.

4. Administration and Monetization

Admin UI: Resumes are managed in the WordPress backend, similar to job listings, allowing administrators to approve, edit, or delete submissions.

Paid Resume Access: When used with other monetization add-ons (like Restrict Content Pro or custom WooCommerce setup), you can charge employers for the ability to view the resume listings or candidate contact information.

Expiration: Resumes can be set to automatically expire after a certain number of days to keep the candidate directory fresh.

This add-on is vital if your goal is to offer a two-sided platform where both companies and candidates can actively seek each other out.

For a look at the base plugin this add-on extends, check out this video: WP Job Manager Tutorial.