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Whether you’re running a recruiting agency, launching a niche job board, or just want a better way to connect companies with talent, building a job portal might sound like a big technical lift.
But what if you could skip the coding and still end up with a fully functional, customizable job board?
Good news: you can—with Knack.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create a job board portal using Knack’s no-code platform. You’ll be able to build a system where companies can post jobs, candidates can apply, and the hiring process flows smoothly—all without touching a single line of code.
Step 1: Choose Your Starting Point
When you log into the Knack Dashboard, you’ll get three ways to begin:
- Generate with AI: Let Knack’s AI set up your job portal based on a short description.
- Start from a Template: Search for a pre-built job board template.
- Import Your Data: Bring your own structured data and build from there.
We recommend starting with Generate with AI. It’s the fastest way to get a custom build tailored to your exact needs.
Just describe your portal—for example, “Employers can post jobs and manage listings, while candidates apply and track applications”—and the AI will take care of the rest. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a working portal complete with tables, user roles, and pages.
Step 2: Explore Your Job Board App
Once Knack spins up your app, you’ll get access to:
- Employers: Manage company profiles and job listings.
- Job Seekers: Let candidates register, search, and apply.
- Job Listings & Applications: Track openings and submissions.
- Admin Controls & Job Alerts: Monitor activity and stay organized.
Everything is already connected behind the scenes. Want to customize it? You’re in control. Rearrange layouts, update charts, or change the look and feel—all without any technical hurdles.
Step 3: Set Up Access Controls
By default, all pages are open. But with just a few clicks, you can restrict access based on user roles:
- Lock pages for employers, job seekers, or administrators.
- Decide who can register and which pages they can access.
- Customize each role with specific fields like company name, industry, or resume uploads.
To protect a page, simply select it, click the settings menu, and choose “Protect page with login.” You can assign visibility by role in seconds.
Want to lock the entire portal? Head to Settings → User Login and select “Secure all pages with the same login.” Done.
Step 4: Add or Modify User Roles
Knack comes with common user roles out of the box—employers, job seekers, and admins—but you’re free to create more if your workflow requires it.
Each role comes with customizable fields, like phone numbers, addresses, and company info. You can:
- Add new data fields.
- Change data types (text, dropdowns, checkboxes, and more).
- Set up conditional logic or validation rules.
You can also manage how user roles are connected to data, like linking an employer to specific job listings.
Step 5: Customize Tables and Fields
All of your job board’s data lives in structured tables—job listings, applications, alerts, and so on. These are fully editable.
If you need to add more details (like salary range or application deadlines), just jump into the Fields section:
- Name your field
- Select a data type
- Set validation or conditional logic if needed
You can also set up connections between tables and automate tasks to streamline your hiring flow.
Step 6: Design Your Portal’s Look
Your job board should look as good as it works. Knack makes it easy to brand your portal with custom themes.
Head over to the Theme section (look for the paintbrush icon) to:
- Choose fonts and colors
- Switch between light and dark modes
- Customize layout styles for tables and forms
You can also preview design changes in real time, so your portal always reflects your brand.
Step 7: Automate with Flows (Optional)
Want to send automated job alerts? Notify admins of new applications? With Knack Flows, you can set up powerful automations in minutes.
Choose from built-in templates or create your own custom workflows. It’s a great way to streamline tasks and improve efficiency without relying on third-party tools.
Step 8: Embed or Expand with Code (Optional)
When you’re ready to launch, Knack lets you embed your job board directly into your existing website. And if you want to go even further, you’ll find:
- API access for custom integrations
- Embed options for seamless web publishing
- Advanced settings to tweak everything from login logic to record limits
Build Your No-Code Job Board Today
With Knack, building a job board portal is as simple as describing what you need. No developers, no designers—just a powerful platform that grows with your business.
Ready to launch your own? Start building today and create a job board that works your way.
