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Founded in 2023, Mercor raised $32 million in September 2024 by solving a critical problem in recruiting: the time-consuming manual matching process between job seekers and employers. Their AI-driven platform analyzes skills and experiences to create smarter matches, dramatically reducing time-to-hire for companies and job search duration for candidates.

Check them out at: https://www.mercor.com

Today, I’ll walk you through how to create Dreaim Job—a fully functional recruiting platform using Bubble, a no-code platform that lets you build web applications visually.

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Time to build: ~2 hours
Demo: https://dreaimjob-86781.bubbleapps.io/version-test

Want to build a powerful job board without writing code? I'll walk you through creating Dreaim Job — a fully functional recruiting platform using Bubble, a no-code platform that lets you build web applications visually.

And yes, I put AI in that name.

Bubble is a no-code web development platform that enables users to build and launch fully functional web applications through a visual drag-and-drop interface. It offers built-in database management, responsive design tools, and an extensive plugin ecosystem for integrations and advanced functionalities. With workflow automation, API connectivity, and scalable hosting, Bubble allows entrepreneurs and businesses to rapidly prototype, develop, and scale applications without traditional coding.

At the heart of any app is data - the information we store, retrieve, and display to users. First, we need to structure our data foundation.

In Bubble, data is managed through a database that organizes information into structured data types (think of them as tables in a spreadsheet). For our MVP, we'll keep things simple with static content where possible, but we need to persist core data like user accounts, job listings, and applications.

Here’s the database structure for Dreaim Job

Bubble pages are like traditional web pages where users interact with content. Templates are reusable layouts (like site-wide headers and footers) that save development time.

We'll create these core pages:

We'll also create Header and Footer templates for consistency across all pages, containing static elements like site logo and navigation.

There are two main ways to display data.

🔹 On Page Load: Bubble automatically fetches data when a page loads. For example, our Index Page queries the Jobs table for entries where Featured = "yes" and displays them dynamically.

For pages like Job Details, we fetch data based on the job_id from the page URL. We add a constraint: unique id = Get job_id from page URL. When a job link is clicked, the job_id automatically wires from the URL to display the correct job details.

This way, when a job is opened we automatically wire the job_id from the page URL and display details of that job.

🔹 Based on User Interaction: We can dynamically fetch data through user actions using workflows. When users interact with search filters, we capture their input, add it to URL parameters, and forward them to results pages that filter data accordingly.

One of Bubble's most powerful features is workflows — they automate actions like submitting applications, updating profiles, or processing payments without code.

A workflow follows this structure:

Users can refine job searches using filters for location, salary, and department. Bubble fetches this data based on URL parameters or search inputs, updating results instantly.

Stripe Payment
For monetization, I added a simple Stripe paywall for job posting. Users get redirected to Stripe's payment interface and return to the job posting page after confirming payment. While basic, it's effective for quick validation.

I redirect users to the stripe payment website, and redirect them to the post_job page after confirming the $1 payment. Easy to hack around, but good enough for a quick launch!

Email Automation
Bubble includes built-in email functionality (or integrates with Mailchimp). I created a workflow that sends emails when users click "Apply for Job," pulling data from user input and job details to personalize the message.

More details about bubble email, visit here.

Zapier Integration
Connect your Bubble app to 6,000+ tools with Zapier. Automatically sync data between your app and services like Google Sheets, Slack, Mailchimp, and Stripe.

What you can automate:

Bubble's API Connector plugin lets you send data to Zapier webhooks, while Zapier can trigger actions back to your Bubble app through API workflows. Go here for more information.

That's a wrap on this week's deep dive into building Dreaim Job with Bubble! You've just witnessed how a complete recruiting platform can be built without writing a single line of code.

Whether you're building marketplaces or a SaaS website, Bubble lets you focus on your product vision and launch that prototype as fast as possible.

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