How Job Alerts Work

Job alerts connect job seekers with relevant opportunities automatically.

Subscription flow

Step 1: Job seeker subscribes

On your job board, visitors can:

1. Click "Get Job Alerts" or similar button
2. Enter their email address
3. Optionally select preferences (job type, location, etc.)
4. Submit the form

Step 2: Confirmation

After subscribing:

1. They receive a confirmation email
2. Clicking the link confirms their subscription
3. They're added to your subscriber list

Step 3: Receiving alerts

When new jobs are posted:

1. System checks for matching subscribers
2. Matching subscribers receive an email
3. Email contains job details and links

Alert preferences

Subscribers can filter alerts by:

• Keywords: Job titles or skills they're interested in
• Location: Specific cities or remote
• Job type: Full-time, part-time, contract
• Other criteria: Based on your board's features

Alert frequency

Job alerts are typically sent:

• When new jobs matching their criteria are posted
• Batched into digest emails (daily or weekly)
• Based on your configuration

Managing their subscription

Subscribers can:

• Update preferences: Change what jobs they want to hear about
• Unsubscribe: Stop receiving emails
• Change email: Update their email address

All alert emails include an unsubscribe link.

Alert emails

Each alert email includes:

• Matching job listings
• Job title, company, and location
• Brief description
• Link to apply/view full details
• Unsubscribe option