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How to use the display conditions for WP Job Manager “job_listing” in Elementor Theme Builder

 

How to Use Display Conditions for Job Listings in Elementor:

 

Need to show or hide content based on job listing properties? Here’s how to use display conditions effectively in your Elementor templates.

Prerequisites

  • WordPress version 5.9 or newer
  • WP Job Manager (free)
  • Elementor Pro (paid version)
  • Dynamic WPJM Tags for Elementor (free)

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How It Works

  1. Install the free Dynamic WPJM Tags for Elementor plugin
  2. Open Elementor’s Theme Builder
  3. Create any type of Single Template (e.g., “Single Post”)
  4. Locate the dropdown menu next to the publish button in the top right
  5. Select “Display Conditions”
  6. Click “Add Condition”
  7. Navigate to the “Job” section in the options
  8. Select the appropriate condition for your template

 

Why This Matters

Display conditions are crucial for job listings because:

  • Remote jobs might need different layouts
  • Different job types or categories might require specific content or styling

Common Use Cases

  • Show location field only for non-remote jobs
  • Display different headers for full-time vs. part-time
  • Hide application button for filled positions
  • Show special content for specific job categories

Troubleshooting FAQ

Q: Why aren’t my conditions working?

Common issues include:

  • Template conditions not set correctly:
    1. Check your template is set for “Single Job Listing”
    2. Verify you’re previewing with a relevant job
    3. Clear your template cache

Q: Can I combine multiple conditions?

Yes, you can:

  • Add multiple conditions to the same element
  • Create complex condition groups
  • Mix job-specific with standard conditions

Q: Why can’t I see the WP Job Manager conditions?

This might happen because:

  • Plugin not activated properly:
    1. Verify plugin installation
    2. Check plugin activation
    3. Clear WordPress cache
  • Template not set for job listings:
    1. Check template conditions
    2. Set to “Single Job Listing”
    3. Save and reload editor

Q: How do I test my conditions?

Best practices for testing:

  • Use the preview feature with different job types
  • Create test jobs with various properties
  • Check both positive and negative conditions
  • Test on mobile and desktop views

Q: The conditions seem to cache old values. How do I fix this?

To refresh condition evaluation:

  • Clear all caches:
    1. Browser cache
    2. WordPress cache
    3. Elementor cache
  • Republish the template
  • Update the job listing

Still Having Issues?

Don’t worry – you’re not alone! Display conditions can be complex, especially when building job listing templates. If you’re stuck:

Remember: Setting up conditional displays for job listings can be challenging, especially if you don’t do it regularly. It’s completely normal to need help with these technical aspects, and we’re here to assist you in getting your job board working exactly as you want it.

Need Help?

  • Verify your template conditions
  • Test with different job types
  • Clear all caches
  • Contact support if issues persist