Find a Local Job That Fits
Design a job search experience that helps candidates judge commute, schedule, qualifications, and application progress.
The brief
Understand the problem
Background
Local job listings often hide practical details such as shift patterns, exact workplace area, and required credentials. Candidates waste time opening roles that cannot fit their lives.
User context
Sofia is looking for a medical receptionist role within a 40-minute public transport commute. She can work weekdays but needs to finish by 6 p.m.
Product problem
Keyword and location filters alone do not reveal whether a role is realistically compatible. Candidates also need a clear record of applications across different employers.
Objective
Design search, role evaluation, and application tracking for a location-specific job marketplace.
What to design
Define the experience
Required experience
- Search with commute and schedule preferences
- Job detail with clear qualification and workplace information
- Application checklist and progress tracker
Screens and states
- Search results
- Job detail
- Application form
- Application tracker
Core user flow
Follow the critical path
- 01
Sofia sets her travel limit, schedule, and role preferences
- 02
She reviews matching jobs and opens one listing
- 03
She checks required credentials and likely commute
- 04
She completes the employer's requested application steps
- 05
She returns later to see an interview request
Product rules
Requirements and constraints
Requirements
- Separate required qualifications from preferred ones
- Make salary basis and working hours explicit
- Support saved searches and new-match alerts
- Show application steps before the candidate begins
- Preserve submitted materials and employer messages
Constraints
- Some employers provide only an approximate location
- Commute estimates vary by departure time
- Listings may close while an application is in progress
Reality check
States worth considering
Finish line
What to deliver
- Create four responsive screens from filtered search through application status.
Optional direction
Visual resources
Use these as a starting constraint if you want one. They are not part of the required solution.
Montserrat & Courier Prime
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Montserrat & Courier Prime
Clear interface writing gives people the confidence to understand what changed and decide what to do next.