With softgarden, you can display your career page under a custom (sub)domain—for a consistent brand image and better visibility of your job ads.
Three Options for URL Setup
1. Use of Standard Domain
If you do not wish to use a custom domain, you do not need to do anything further. The career page is automatically accessible at the following URL: companyname.career.softgarden.de
2. Use of a Custom Domain (Subdomain)
Example: careers.yourcompany.com
Here's how it works:
Create a Subdomain: Please inform us of your desired domain (e.g.,
jobs.example.com).Set a CNAME Record in DNS: The new subdomain must refer to your standard softgarden domain as a CNAME in the DNS of your web server. Example:
careers.schmidtfarmer.com ➝ schmidtfarmer.career.softgarden.deEnter the Domain in the Builder: We will enter the new domain in the domain settings of your Career Page Pro—then the connection will be activated.
Note: Domains like mycompany.com (without a subdomain) are not officially supported. It is recommended to use subdomains like careers.mycompany.com.
3. Use of a Reverse Proxy (for Paths or Top-Level Domains)
If you wish to display the career site, for example, under www.mycompany.com/jobs or www.example.com/careers, this is only possible with your own web server and a reverse proxy.
Requirements:
The domain or path must point to your web server.
There, a (proxy) redirect is set up that embeds softgarden content "invisibly."
Additionally, the domain & path must be entered in the PCW Builder to ensure correct redirects and canonical tags.
Example (Nginx Configuration):
location /careers { proxy_ssl_server_name on; proxy_ssl_name yourname.career.softgarden.de; proxy_set_header Host yourname.career.softgarden.de; proxy_pass https://yourname.career.softgarden.de;
}
Important for SEO: Canonical URLs & Indexing
If you want only your own domain to be indexed (and not the default softgarden URL), certain fields in the Builder must be filled out. Only this way will search engines correctly capture your site.
If you have questions about setup or need support with the technical setup, our team is available at [email protected].