Jobkar Documentation
Complete user guide for Personal, Consultant, HR & Management roles. Everything you need to understand the platform flow.
🏠 Platform Overview
Jobkar is a professional job and social application built for small to large organisations. It bridges job seekers, independent consultants, human resource professionals, and company executives on a single unified platform — enabling seamless job posting, candidate discovery, and complete hiring lifecycle management.
👥 User Roles at a Glance
Every Jobkar account is tied to one of four roles chosen at sign-up. Your role determines which features are available to you.
Job seeker looking for career opportunities.
Browse jobs, apply, manage applications, follow companies.
Independent recruiter — no company registration required.
Access open-to-work candidates, shortlist & reach out, accept proposals.
Company recruiter managing the full hiring process.
Post jobs, filter applicants, discover candidates — after proposal accepted by Management.
Company owner or executive who registers and manages the company.
Register company, accept/withdraw HR proposals, oversee all hiring activity.
✍️ Sign-Up Process
All roles follow the same four-step onboarding flow. The only difference is the role you select on Step 1.
Select Your Role
Choose one of four roles: Personal · Consultant · HR · Management. This determines your platform access — it cannot be changed after sign-up.
Set Your Location
Select your Country, State/Province, and City. This is used to surface relevant jobs and candidates near you.
Enter Personal Details
Provide your Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Password, and Gender.
Choose Your Interests
Pick the job categories or industry topics you want to see in your feed. This powers your personalised content recommendations.
👤 Personal — Job Seeker
Personal accounts are designed for professionals seeking employment. After completing sign-up, you gain full access to job discovery and application features.
Job Discovery
Browse and search jobs filtered by location, category, salary, and company.
Apply for Jobs
Submit applications directly through the platform with your Jobkar profile.
Track Applications
Monitor status of every application — Applied, Reviewed, Shortlisted, Rejected.
Open to Work
Toggle your profile to 'Open to Work' so HR and Consultants can find you.
Feed Personalisation
Your home feed shows jobs and updates matching your selected interests.
🤝 Consultant — Independent Recruiter
Consultants can hire and shortlist candidates without registering a company. Access the Hiring section from the left sidebar in the Jobkar Recruiter app or web portal.
Hiring Sidebar
Log in → left sidebar → Hiring. Only 'Open to Work' list is active (no proposal required).
Browse Candidates
View all candidates who have toggled Open to Work on their profiles.
Shortlist Profiles
Review, save, and compare candidate profiles before reaching out.
Send Proposals
Contact candidates directly with a job or project proposal.
No Company Needed
Consultants operate independently — company registration is not required.
🏢 HR — Hiring Manager
HR professionals manage the end-to-end hiring process for a registered company. All advanced hiring features are locked until the company Management accepts the HR's proposal.
Activation Steps
Send Proposal
Go to Hiring in the left sidebar → search for your current employer by company name → select it → click Send Proposal.
Await Acceptance
The company's Management member receives your proposal and reviews it. You will be notified once accepted or declined.
Full Access Unlocked
Once accepted, all hiring features become active: Job Posting, Application Filter, Candidate Discovery, and Company Overview.
Available Features (after acceptance)
Post a Job
Create and publish job listings linked to your company.
Filter Applications
Review applicants filtered by skills, experience, location, and more.
Candidate Discovery
Search the Open to Work pool proactively — no proposal needed.
Company Overview
View your current company's profile and key details in Hiring section.
Multiple HR Support
Several HR users can be connected to the same company simultaneously.
👑 Management — Company Owner
Management accounts are responsible for registering the company on Jobkar and governing all HR connections. Without a registered company, HR professionals cannot post jobs or manage hiring.
Company Section
After login → left sidebar → Company. This is your control centre.
Register Company
First-time setup: enter company name, industry, size, location, logo, and description.
Update Company Info
Edit company details at any time to keep the profile accurate and attractive.
Manage HR Proposals
Review all incoming proposals from HR users. Accept or withdraw.
Revoke HR Access
Remove an HR connection at any time — HR immediately loses all access.
Multiple Executives
More than one Management account can be linked to the same company.
📋 How to Post a Job
Only HR users whose proposals have been accepted by company Management can post jobs. Follow the steps below after your proposal is accepted.
Open the Hiring Section
Log in to Jobkar Recruiter (app or web) → tap Hiring in the left sidebar.
Tap 'Post a Job'
Select Post a Job from the hiring dashboard.
Fill in Job Details
Enter: Job Title · Department · Job Type (Full-time / Part-time / Contract / Remote) · Location · Salary Range · Application Deadline · Skills Required · Job Description.
Review & Publish
Preview the listing to confirm all details, then tap Publish. The job goes live immediately and is visible to Personal users.
Manage Applications
As applications arrive, use the Filter panel to sort, shortlist, or reject candidates efficiently.
🏭 How to Register a Company
Company registration is exclusively performed by users with the Management / Executive role. Registration must be completed before any HR user can start hiring for that company.
Log In as Management
Sign in with a Management-role account on Jobkar Recruiter (app or web).
Go to the Company Section
Tap Company in the left sidebar → you will land on the company control page.
Start Registration
If no company is linked, tap Register Company.
Enter Company Details
Provide: Company Name · Industry / Sector · Company Size · Headquarters Location · Website (optional) · Company Description · Logo (upload image).
Submit for Activation
Review all details and tap Submit. Your company profile is created instantly and is now searchable by HR users.
Accept HR Proposals
HR professionals at your company will send proposals. Review them under Proposals and tap Accept to grant hiring access.
🔄 HR ↔ Company Connection Workflow
The proposal system ensures only verified employees can manage hiring for a company. The table below summarises the full connection lifecycle.
| Stage | HR Action | Management Action | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Search | Search company name in Hiring section | — | Company must already be registered |
| 2. Propose | Select company → Send Proposal | — | Proposal appears in Management dashboard |
| 3. Review | — | Review HR's profile & proposal | Pending |
| 4. Accept | — | Click Accept | HR gains full hiring access |
| 5. Active | Post jobs, filter applicants, discover candidates | Monitor HR activity | Hiring in progress |
| 6. Revoke | — | Click Withdraw / Remove HR | HR loses all access immediately |
⚡ Features by Role
Quick reference showing which features are available per role. * HR features require an accepted proposal from company Management.
| Feature | Personal | Consultant | HR * | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-up & Profile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browse & Apply for Jobs | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Open to Work Toggle | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Discover Open-to-Work Pool | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Send Candidate Proposals | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Post Job Listings | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Filter Applications | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Register Company | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Accept / Revoke HR Proposals | — | — | — | ✓ |
| View Company Overview | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
🆘 Support & Contact
Need help with the platform? Our support team is here for you.
Help Centre
Available in-app: tap your profile avatar → Help & Support
Email Support
support@jobkar.in
Website
www.jobkar.in
Version
Documentation v1.0 · Platform v1.0
This document is intended for all Jobkar platform users. Content is subject to change as the platform evolves. © 2025 Jobkar. All rights reserved.