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# Google for Jobs

> How to submit your inploi careers site sitemap to Google Search Console so your jobs appear in Google for Jobs.

Google for Jobs shows job listings directly in Google Search results. It is free, and for most employers it is one of the highest-volume sources of candidate traffic.

Your inploi careers site is built to be compatible with Google for Jobs from day one. The technical requirements — structured data, an indexable sitemap, and a crawlable site — are all handled automatically. The only step you need to take is submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console.

## What inploi provides automatically

| Capability                | Details                                                                                                                      |
| ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sitemap**               | Available at `https://careers.yourcompany.com/sitemap.xml` — updated automatically as jobs go live or expire                 |
| **Structured data**       | Every job page includes schema.org `JobPosting` markup so Google can extract job details (title, location, salary, employer) |
| **robots.txt**            | Auto-generated and references your sitemap so Google discovers it on first crawl                                             |
| **Server-side rendering** | All pages render fully without JavaScript, so Google can index them without any extra configuration                          |

<Note>
  Structured data and sitemap configuration are set up by your inploi account team during onboarding. If you are not sure whether your site is fully configured, confirm with your account manager before submitting to Google Search Console.
</Note>

## What you need to do

<Steps>
  ### Confirm your custom domain is live

  Google indexes jobs on your live custom domain (for example `careers.yourcompany.com`), not the inploi staging URL. Make sure your [DNS switchover](/studio/cms/faqs/dns-switchover) is complete before continuing.

  ### Find your sitemap URL

  Your sitemap URL is your careers site domain followed by `/sitemap.xml`. For example:

  ```
  careers.yourcompany.com/sitemap.xml
  ```

  Visit this URL in a browser to confirm it loads and lists your jobs. If it returns an error, contact your account manager.

  ### Submit your sitemap to Google Search Console

  <Steps>
    #### Go to Google Search Console

    Visit [search.google.com/search-console](https://search.google.com/search-console) and sign in. If you have not already added your domain as a property, do that first.

    #### Open Sitemaps

    In the left-hand menu, select **Sitemaps**.

    #### Enter your sitemap URL

    Type your sitemap URL into the **Add a new sitemap** field and click **Submit**.
  </Steps>

  ### Wait for Google to index your jobs

  Google typically processes new sitemaps within a few days. Once indexed, your jobs begin appearing in Google Search results and the Google for Jobs panel.
</Steps>

<Note>
  You do not need to submit individual jobs. As long as your sitemap is submitted and your domain is live, new jobs appear in Google for Jobs as Google re-crawls your site.
</Note>

## Validating your structured data

To check that a job page is correctly configured for Google for Jobs, use Google's [Rich Results Test](https://search.google.com/test/rich-results). Enter any job page URL and look for a valid `JobPosting` result.

You can also monitor indexing health and crawl errors in Google Search Console under **Indexing → Pages**.

## What the structured data includes

Google uses the following fields from each job page:

| Field                  | Source                                               |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Job title              | Job record                                           |
| Job description        | Job description from your ATS                        |
| Date posted            | Date the job went live                               |
| Employer name and logo | Your company settings                                |
| Location               | Address and postcode from your ATS                   |
| Employment type        | Employment type from your ATS                        |
| Salary                 | Included when "display salary" is enabled on the job |
| Direct apply           | Always set — candidates apply directly on your site  |

## Troubleshooting

**Jobs not appearing after a week**

1. Check that your sitemap URL is accessible by visiting it in a browser.
2. Open Google Search Console and check **Indexing → Pages** for crawl or coverage errors on your job pages.
3. Confirm your custom domain is fully live and not redirecting to the staging URL.

**Sitemap URL returns an error**

Contact your inploi account manager — this usually means the sitemap configuration needs to be updated on your account.

**Structured data errors in the Rich Results Test**

Contact your inploi account manager. Structured data is configured during onboarding and may need to be updated if your job page URL structure has changed.

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