Getting Started with Reign WP Job Manager Addon

Get Started

This guide will help you get started with the Reign WP Job Manager Addon, which seamlessly integrates WP Job Manager with your Reign theme.


Prerequisites

Before installing this addon, ensure you have:

  1. WordPress (version 5.0 or higher)
  2. Reign Theme (must be activated)
  3. WP Job Manager plugin (required)
  4. WP Job Manager Resumes (optional, for resume features)
  5. WP Job Manager Applications (optional, for application features)

Installation

Step 1: Install Required Plugins

  1. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
  2. Search for and install WP Job Manager
  3. Activate the WP Job Manager plugin

Step 2: Install Reign WP Job Manager Addon

  1. Upload the reign-wp-job-manager-addon folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins
  3. Find Reign WP Job Manager Addon and click Activate

Step 3: Initial Setup

After activation:

  1. Navigate to Reign Settings → Job Manager
  2. Configure your preferred settings
  3. Choose your default layouts

Quick Setup Guide

1. Choose Your Job Listing Layout

The addon provides 4 different layouts for job listings:

  • Default Layout – Classic list view
  • Grid Layout One – Modern card grid
  • Grid Layout Two – Compact grid view
  • Grid Layout Three – Featured grid style

To change layouts:

  1. Go to Reign Settings → Job Manager → Archive Layout
  2. Select your preferred layout
  3. Save changes

2. Configure Single Job Page

Choose from 3 single job page layouts:

  • Layout One – Traditional layout with sidebar
  • Layout Two – Modern full-width layout
  • Layout Three – Minimal focused layout

3. Set Up Job Submission

  1. Create a page for job submissions
  2. Add the shortcode: [submit_job_form]
  3. Configure submission settings in Job Manager → Settings

Creating Your First Job Listing

Method 1: Backend Creation

  1. Go to Job Listings → Add New
  2. Fill in the job details:
    • Job Title
    • Job Description
    • Location
    • Job Type
    • Company Details
  3. Set job categories and tags
  4. Publish the job

Method 2: Frontend Submission

  1. Navigate to your job submission page
  2. Fill out the job submission form
  3. Preview and submit
  4. Job will be published after admin approval (if moderation is enabled)

Setting Up Resume Features (Optional)

If you have WP Job Manager Resumes installed:

Enable Resume Submissions

  1. Go to Resume Manager → Settings
  2. Enable resume submissions
  3. Create a resume submission page with [submit_resume_form]

Choose Resume Layout

Select from 4 resume layouts:

  • Default Layout
  • Grid Layout One
  • Grid Layout Two
  • Grid Layout Three

Managing Applications (Optional)

If you have WP Job Manager Applications installed:

Enable Applications

  1. Applications are automatically enabled
  2. Applicants can apply directly through job listings
  3. Manage applications from Job Listings → Applications

Application Settings

  • Configure email notifications
  • Set up application forms
  • Manage application statuses

Essential Settings

General Settings

Reign Settings → Job Manager → General

  • Posts per page
  • Date format
  • Currency settings
  • Map settings

Job Listing Settings

Job Manager → Settings → Job Listings

  • Submission requirements
  • Listing duration
  • Moderation settings
  • Category settings

Email Notifications

Job Manager → Settings → Email

  • New job notifications
  • Application notifications
  • Status change alerts

Key Features Overview

For Job Seekers

  • Browse job listings in multiple layouts
  • Advanced filtering and search
  • Save favorite jobs
  • Apply with one click
  • Submit resumes online

For Employers

  • Post jobs from frontend
  • Manage job listings
  • Track applications
  • Company profiles
  • Featured job options

For Site Admins

  • Complete control over layouts
  • Customizable forms
  • Email notifications
  • User role management
  • SEO optimized

Shortcodes Reference

Essential Shortcodes

Shortcode Description
[jobs] Display job listings
[job_dashboard] User job dashboard
[submit_job_form] Job submission form
[resumes] Display resumes
[submit_resume_form] Resume submission form
[candidate_dashboard] Candidate dashboard

Shortcode Parameters

Job Listings:

[jobs per_page="10" orderby="featured" order="DESC" categories="marketing,sales"]

Resumes:

[resumes per_page="12" orderby="date" categories="developer"]

Getting Help

Quick Troubleshooting

Plugin not activating?

  • Ensure Reign theme is active
  • Check that WP Job Manager is installed

Layouts not showing?

  • Clear your cache
  • Check theme compatibility mode

Forms not working?

  • Verify page permalinks
  • Check user permissions

Support Resources

  1. Check the FAQ
  2. Review Features Documentation

Next Steps

Now that you’re set up:

  1. Customize your layouts – Explore different layout options
  2. Configure job categories – Set up relevant job categories
  3. Customize email templates – Personalize notifications
  4. Set up user roles – Configure who can post jobs
  5. Add custom fields – Extend job/resume forms
Last updated: September 4, 2025