Building the Company Dashboard: Managing Jobs and Applicants in ITConnect

In ITConnect, companies aren’t just passive observers — they actively post jobs and look for talent. To support their workflow, we built a dedicated Company Dashboard designed for simplicity, control, and speed.

Here’s what we focused on during its development:

Key Features of the Company Dashboard

1. Add New Job Postings
   Through a secure form, employers can add new listings by providing a title, description, city, and required programming languages.

2. Manage Existing Jobs
   Companies can view, edit, or remove previously published jobs directly from their dashboard. Each listing is connected to the specific company’s account.

3. View Applicants for Each Job
   For every job posting, the dashboard shows a list of applicants, along with their profile details and CV — making candidate review straightforward.

Technical Implementation

• Built with PHP and MySQL

• Each job is tied to a company’s unique ID in the database

• Secure job posting forms with input validation

• Session-based access control to ensure companies see only their own data

Lessons Learned

• Structuring database relationships is key for efficient application tracking

• CV files must be easy to access, but protected from unauthorized viewing

• Keeping the interface simple helps employers stay focused on recruitment

The Company Dashboard is designed to be more than just a feature — it’s a daily workspace for companies hiring in tech. We’re actively improving it to support more complex needs as the platform evolves.