Title: Rixden Career Manager Author: Rikus Rossouw Published: April 15, 2026 Last modified: April 15, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/rixden-career-manager/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3507747) ![](https://ps.w.org/rixden-career-manager/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3507419) # Rixden Career Manager By [Rikus Rossouw](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rikusrossouw/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/rixden-career-manager.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rixden-career-manager/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rixden-career-manager/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rixden-career-manager/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rixden-career-manager/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/) ## Description **Stop paying for expensive hiring software.** Rixden Career Manager gives you everything you need to post job listings and manage applications right inside WordPress — beautifully designed, lightweight, and ready in minutes. Drop a single shortcode on any page and your visitors see a modern, fully filterable careers page with search, department and location filters, favorites, and professional apply modals. No coding, no complex setup, no monthly fees. #### Why Rixden Career Manager? Most small businesses don’t need BambooHR, Workable, or Greenhouse. They need a simple way to post open positions, collect resumes, and keep track of candidates. That’s exactly what this plugin does. #### Features * **Beautiful admin dashboard** with stat cards and recent activity overview * **Unlimited departments** with alphabetical ordering and duplicate prevention * **Unlimited locations** — create named locations from a dedicated admin tab, used as a dropdown filter and sidebar filter on the frontend * **Unlimited job listings** with all fields (title, location, salary, type, model, experience, department, expiry, description, logo) * **Unlimited applications** with resume uploads (PDF or Word, up to 5MB) * **Modern frontend careers page** via shortcode with search bar * **Locations dropdown** in the topbar for quick location filtering * **Multi-select sidebar filters** for departments, job types, work models, and locations with live counts * **Active filter pills** above job cards with individual remove and “Clear All” * **Session favorites** — visitors can heart jobs and filter to favorites without logging in * **Clickable job cards** that open a detail/apply modal with full job information * **Apply modal** with resume upload form — no account required * **Email notification** to admin when a new application is received, with resume attached * **Job preview modals** in admin dashboard * **Applicant count** per job listing * **Customisable card styling** — title/body sizes, colors, button styles with hover effects * **Automatic job expiry** with optional expiry dates * **Mobile responsive** frontend with collapsible filter sidebar * **Lightweight** — no external dependencies, no custom database tables, system fonts * **Works with any theme** — scoped CSS that won’t conflict #### Upgrade Path Locations created in the free version are fully compatible with Rixden Career Manager Pro. When you upgrade, all your locations, jobs, and applications carry over seamlessly. #### Rixden Career Manager Pro Want to take your hiring to the next level? [Upgrade to Pro](https://rixden.com/career-manager) for: * **Application status pipeline** with 6 color-coded stages and styled confirmation modals * **Automated applicant emails** — styled HTML emails for applications, status changes, registrations, and password resets * **Custom email templates** with variable support ({name}, {job_title}, {app_id}, etc.) * **Application notes** — chat-style internal notes with timestamps and usernames * **CSV export** of all application data * **Job view tracking** to see which listings get the most attention * **Frontend sort** — candidates can sort listings by date or salary * **Multi-company recruiter system** — frontend dashboard for recruiters to post and manage jobs, with approval workflows, decline/resubmit with notes, and per- company application management * **Candidate dashboard** — logged-in candidates can track their applications, view status history, manage saved jobs, and withdraw applications from a dedicated frontend dashboard * **Login, register & password modals** — AJAX-powered authentication modals for recruiters with password creation during registration * **Login required to apply** — optionally require candidates to be logged in before submitting applications, with automatic duplicate prevention * **New application badges** — badge counts for unseen applications, pending approvals, and pending recruiter registrations * **CC emails & date/time** — add CC recipients to application notifications, timestamps in site timezone * **Account management** — recruiters can change password and delete their account from the frontend dashboard * **Social share buttons** — LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Email, and copy-link buttons on individual job pages using inline SVGs with zero external dependencies * **Priority support** from the Rixden team #### How It Works 1. Install and activate the plugin 2. Go to **Career Manager** in your WordPress admin 3. Create your Departments 4. Create your Locations 5. Create your first Job listing 6. Add the `[rixden-careers]` shortcode to any page 7. Start receiving applications! ### External Services This plugin does not connect to or rely on any third-party or external services. All data is stored locally in your WordPress database. ## Screenshots * [[ * Frontend careers page with search, location dropdown, filters, and modern job cards * [[ * Application modal with full job details and resume upload * [[ * Admin dashboard with stat cards and recent activity * [[ * Job creation form with location dropdown * [[ * Locations management tab * [[ * Applications management table * [[ * Settings panel for email and card styling ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress admin 2. Search for “Rixden Career Manager” 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** 4. Go to **Career Manager** in your admin menu #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** 3. Upload the zip file and click **Install Now** 4. Activate the plugin ## FAQ ### Do I really need hiring software for my small business? Not anymore. Rixden Career Manager gives you a professional careers page and application management without monthly fees. ### Does it work with my theme? Yes. The plugin uses its own scoped CSS that won’t conflict with your theme. ### Can candidates apply without an account? Yes. The application form is open to all visitors — name, phone, email, and resume. No registration required. ### Where do applications go? Applications appear in your Career Manager admin dashboard under the Applications tab. You also receive an email notification with the resume attached. ### What file types are accepted for resumes? PDF and Word documents (.pdf, .doc, .docx), up to 5MB. ### Will it slow down my site? No. The plugin is lightweight with no external dependencies, no JavaScript frameworks, and no custom database tables. ### I have existing jobs with plain-text locations. What happens? Existing jobs created before 1.0.1 store location as plain text. They will continue to display that text correctly. To migrate them to structured locations, simply add the location to your Locations tab, then edit and re-save each job — selecting the matching location from the dropdown. ### Are locations compatible with the Pro version? Yes. Locations created in the free version use the same data format as Pro. The Pro version includes a one-time migration that automatically converts any remaining plain-text locations to structured location keys when you first activate it. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0dec81913a2f6a755924f87666797fdfe4920c5c974284705f44ddceeb169be6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Really impressed with this job board plugin.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/impressed-111/)󠁿 [kobusrossouw](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kobusrossouw/) April 23, 2026 1 reply Really impressed with this job board plugin. Lightweight, easy to use, and does exactly what you need without any fuss. Perfect for quickly setting up and managing job listings on WordPress. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e38490d2e74817acf794499060ce4a57a59d93a09b56b965ced889250d9e6663? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Game changer for my jobs website, super simple setup.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/game-changer-for-my-jobs-website-super-simple-setup/)󠁿 [rohanrossouw](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rohanrossouw/) April 23, 2026 1 reply Clean, simple, and works perfectly as a job board plugin. Setup was quick and managing listings is super easy. Great option if you want a modern job board without the complexity. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/11e9372535f9eb4d656abf9d77499d7fcd516dd199b79804999ca199cf9a1c50? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works like a charm!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-like-a-charm-2456/)󠁿 [fransieza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fransieza/) April 17, 2026 1 reply Amazing, exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use and set up ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8909852b1cfcb2cd5f820b6f1d5762af8283612d9798a94bac2fd16cef63459a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Clean, lightweight, just works](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/clean-lightweight-just-works/)󠁿 [Martin Valchev](https://profiles.wordpress.org/martinvalchev/) April 16, 2026 1 reply Exactly what a small-business careers page should be. Installed it, added a few jobs, dropped the shortcode – done in 15 minutes. Clean frontend, proper filters, working apply modal with resume upload. No theme conflicts, no bloat. Nothing to complain about. [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Rixden Career Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Rikus Rossouw ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rikusrossouw/) [Translate “Rixden Career Manager” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/rixden-career-manager) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/rixden-career-manager/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/rixden-career-manager/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rixden-career-manager/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/rixden-career-manager/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 * Added Locations management — create and manage named locations from a dedicated admin tab * Location dropdown now appears in the topbar of the frontend careers page for quick filtering * Locations sidebar filter added to the careers page alongside departments, job type, and work model filters * Job creation form now uses a structured location dropdown instead of a free-text field * Locations stat card added to the admin dashboard * Full upgrade compatibility — locations carry over seamlessly when upgrading to Pro * Fixed job preview modal not opening when clicking the eye icon in the admin jobs list * Fixed location key displaying instead of location name on single job listing pages * Fixed bullet points and numbered lists in job descriptions rendering inline instead of as proper lists * Improved frontend responsiveness — topbar now stacks cleanly across all screen sizes * Improved theme compatibility — plugin fonts, button colours, and search field now render correctly on all themes #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [applicant tracking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/applicant-tracking/)[careers page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/careers-page/) [hiring](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hiring/)[job board](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/job-board/) [job listing](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/job-listing/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/rixden-career-manager/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/rixden-career-manager/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Rikus Rossouw ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rikusrossouw/) ## Support Got something to say? 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