How to build a recruitment platform in Bubble

A recruitment platform in Bubble is built by defining clear Data Types (Users, Jobs, Applications), setting up Workflows for posting jobs and submitting applications, and using Privacy Rules so each user only sees what they should. You then add features like candidate dashboards, employer dashboards, job search with filters, and email notifications using Bubble’s built‑in email or external APIs. Everything relies on a clean database structure and simple UI workflows.

Core Data Structure

• User: name, role (candidate or employer), company (for employers), CV file (for candidates).
• Job: title, description, location, salary range, employer (User).
• Application: job, applicant (User), status (submitted / reviewed / rejected), CV file.

These are created in the Data tab under Data Types.

Posting Jobs (Employer Side)

• Create a form with Inputs (title, description, etc.).
• Add a Workflow → Create a new thing → Job.
• Set Job's Employer = Current User.

Applying to Jobs (Candidate Side)

• On Job page, add a button “Apply”.
• Workflow creates a new Application thing.
• Attach uploaded CV using a File Uploader.

Job Search & Filters

• Use a Repeating Group set to type: Job.
• Data source = Do a search for Jobs.
• Add constraints like location or salary using Inputs + “Search” button → Display list.

Privacy Rules

• Candidates can see Jobs but only their own Applications.
• Employers can see only Applications where Job's Employer = Current User.
• Set these in Data → Privacy.

Email Notifications

• Use “Send email” action when an Application is created.
• Or connect external providers via API Connector.

// Example: sending an email via SendGrid API Connector
POST https://api.sendgrid.com/v3/mail/send

Dashboard Pages

• Employer dashboard: RG of Jobs → click to view Applications.
• Candidate dashboard: RG of user’s Applications.

This structure gives you a full, working recruitment platform with clean workflows and scalable data logic.