Metadata is used throughout the jobs and employer framework to categorise vacancies and employers. Almost all values appear as checkbox or drop-down options in the forms used to register employers and list jobs.
You could also use metadata to create facets in a jobs search article using the standard site Search template.
The IDs of each property are added to the Configuration end points when the framework is installed.
A typical set of metadata properties will be:
With the following values.
Announcement
Unlike the other properties, this property is not used to categorise roles. It is used to provide text for the announcement banner on the Job Template.
For each value, the description is used as the text of the banner, the value becomes a CSS modifier. Typical values might include:
- Featured
- Urgently needed
- Multiple vacancies
Vacancy Category
The
Values in this property provide options in the category drop-down when creating job adverts. It is designed to categorise the role, for example "Management and leadership", "Supervisor" or "Registered professional".
Salary Rates
The
Values in this property provide options in the salary rate drop-down when creating job adverts. You could enter salary bands by hour, week or year.
Service Type
The
Values in this property provide options in the service checkbox group when creating job adverts. This property is designed to describe the type of work, so could be the service the employer provides or the sector they work in.
Benefits
The
Values in this property provide options in the benefits checkbox group when creating job adverts. Enter values for any benefits offered, like "Flexible working", "Pension scheme", or "Company car".
Area
The
Values in this property provide options in the vacancy area checkbox group when creating job adverts. These values describe the geographic area the role is based in.
Service Users
The
Values in this property provide options in the service user checkbox group when creating job adverts. These options are aimed at care related roles, for example "adults" or "children".
Driving Licence Required, Overseas Sponsorship, Personal Care
These three properties provide yes/no options for the
Working Pattern
The
Values in this property provide options in the working pattern checkbox group when creating job adverts. Example values could be:
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Part time
- Full time
