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JobPosting Schema Markup Setup Guide

Want your job listings to show up in Google Jobs or be easily understood by AI tools and voice assistants? Adding JobPosting Schema Markup is the key. This guide will help you implement JobPosting Schema using the Schema Package WordPress plugin to boost job visibility in search engines and improve compatibility with AI platforms.

What Is JobPosting Schema Markup?

JobPosting Schema Markup is a structured data format defined by Schema.org that tells search engines and AI tools that your content is a job listing — including details like job title, company name, location, salary, and how to apply.

With JobPosting Schema, your listings can appear in:

  • Google for Jobs search results
  • Rich results with salary, location, logo, and apply links
  • AI-generated job recommendations (e.g., Google SGE, Bing Copilot, ChatGPT)
  • Voice assistant queries for local or remote jobs

📘 Read Google’s official documentation here:
👉 Google Job Posting Structured Data Guidelines

Why Use JobPosting Schema?

Using JobPosting Schema provides several benefits:

✅ Enhanced Visibility: Your job listings appear in Google Jobs and job-related search results
✅ Increased Clicks: Rich results show more detailed and trusted info, leading to higher engagement
✅ AI-Friendly Format: Ensures your job is correctly parsed and shown by AI tools
✅ Professional Trust: Adds credibility by showing job meta data, company name, and application methods

When Should You Use JobPosting Schema?

Use JobPosting Schema for:

  • Job board listings
  • Company career pages
  • Hiring announcements
  • Freelance, part-time, or full-time job offers

⚠️ Avoid using this schema on blog posts, general announcements, or pages not meant to attract job applicants.

How to Set Up JobPosting Schema in WordPress (Using Schema Package Plugin)

You can add JobPosting Schema in two powerful ways using the Schema Package plugin:

✅ Method 1: Apply Job Schema Automatically (Global Setup)

  1. Navigate to Schema Package Dashboard → Singular Tab
  2. Click Add Schema

  3. Select Schema Type: JobPosting

  4. Set Targeting Rules (e.g., Post Type = Jobs or Career Opportunities)
  5. Map your job fields accordingly:
    • title → Post Title
    • description → Post Content or Excerpt
    • datePosted → Publish Date
    • employmentType → Full-time, Part-time, Contract (Custom Field)
    • hiringOrganization.name → Company Name
    • hiringOrganization.logo → Company Logo URL
    • jobLocation.address → Address fields (street, city, region, postal code, country)
    • validThrough → Application deadline (ISO format, e.g. 2025-08-31)
    • baseSalary.value → Salary amount (e.g. 50000)
    • baseSalary.currency → e.g., USD, INR
    • baseSalary.unitText → YEAR, MONTH, HOUR, etc.
    • directApply → Optional (set to true if application is on your site)
  6. Click Save to apply schema globally

💡 Note: This method is perfect when you’re using a consistent structure for job listings with ACF or CPT.

✅ Method 2: Add Job Schema Manually Per Post (Schema Package Generator)

This method is ideal for one-off or unique job listings.

  1. Open the job listing post or page in the WordPress editor
  2. Scroll to the Schema Package Generator section
  3. Click Choose Schema Type, select JobPosting, and click Select



  4. Click the Edit icon to open the schema fields

  5. Fill in all required and recommended fields:
    • Job Title
    • Job Description
    • Posting Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
    • Application Deadline
    • Employment Type (e.g., Full-Time, Part-Time, Remote)
    • Company Name & Logo
    • Job Location (with full address details)
    • Salary (amount, currency, and frequency)
    • Application Link or Method
    • Direct Apply (optional: set to true for on-site applications)
  6. Click Save for Post, then Update or Publish the post


⚠️ Note: Schema must match the visible content on the page. Don’t include fake or outdated jobs.

Test Your Job Schema Markup

After adding schema, validate your post to check for errors or warnings:

Paste your post URL or the generated HTML to verify proper implementation.

Common Issues & Fixes

🛠️ Missing address or company info — Ensure full jobLocation and hiringOrganization are filled
🛠️ Incorrect date formats — Use YYYY-MM-DD for both datePosted and validThrough
🛠️ Empty salary fields — Add numeric values and units (YEAR, MONTH, etc.)
🛠️ Expired jobs — Remove or update jobs that are no longer open to avoid schema penalties

Final Thoughts

Adding JobPosting Schema using the Schema Package plugin gives your job listings a professional boost, higher visibility in Google Jobs, and a better chance to be discovered by search engines and AI systems. Whether you’re managing a job board or hiring through your own site, structured data helps you reach the right talent — faster.

Structured data is the resume your jobs send to search engines.

👉 Start using JobPosting Schema today to enhance your hiring efforts with smart, AI-ready markup.

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