--- title: "Custom Career Site That Attracts Top Talent – Octily" source: https://octily.com/customization/career-site/ description: "Build a custom career site that fits your brand and how you hire. Move beyond job listings and attract the right candidates while staying connected." --- ![Briefcase icon representing career site and hiring](https://octily.com/assets/career-site-briefcase-icon-BTDO7XQA.png) # Create a Career Site That Attracts Top Talent Move beyond standard job listings. Your career site is where candidates decide if they want to be part of your story. Shape it around your brand and your hiring process, while staying connected to your HR platform. Done right, it doesn’t just list jobs. It becomes a talent magnet for the right candidates. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=career-site) Add to Wishlist ![Susan – Chief Strategy & Operating Officer (CSOO)](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/team/susan-smit-new.png)Listen to the summary0:00 / 1:17 Listen to a summary? ![Susan Smit – Chief Strategy & Operating Officer (CSOO)](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/team/susan-smit-new.png) 0:00 / 1:17 “We help you build branded career sites that attract the right people and carry your hiring process from first click to hire.” Not just another job page ## A career site that does more than list roles Most career sites cover the basics. Jobs listed. Applications connected. Solid foundation. But they all start to feel the same. Yours can connect from the first click. Show what makes your company different. Give candidates a reason to stay, explore, and apply. That’s the difference between a career site that lists jobs and one that actually supports your hiring. ### Faster time to hire Generic career sites wait for traffic. A strong career site brings the right candidates in earlier and keeps roles moving. ### Lower cost per hire When your roles are easy to find and your story is clear, more candidates come directly or through referrals. Less reliance on paid channels. ### Better candidate fit When candidates understand your company from the first click, they can decide if it fits. Fewer mismatches and stronger long-term hires. ### Less time on admin With tools like the Octily Content Editor, your team can update content without delays. Less back and forth, more time to focus on hiring. ![Octi character illustration highlighting key elements of a custom career site](https://octily.com/assets/octi-sanjeev-pointing-up-U1uofhPP.webp) OlyBet case study ## From Information Hub to Engagement Platform OlyBet built an external career site that goes beyond job listings. A space to showcase their culture, tell their story, and make it easier for candidates to connect from the first click. ![OlyBet Group case study](https://octily.com/assets/brand-olybet-case-study-bg-Dg411FAi.webp) [Download the PDF](https://octily.com/downloads/Octily_CaseStudy_OlyBet.pdf) [Read the full case study](https://octily.com/insights/from-information-hub-to-engagement-platform-olybets-digital-evolution-with-octily/) 0% Increase in sign-ins over just a few months ![Kairit Rebane](https://octily.com/assets/brand-olybet-kairit-B_a8zpr_.png) Kairit Rebane Group Partner Performance and Development OlyBet Group Your career site, your way ## Keep it in Cornerstone or take it to your domain Build your career site where it works best for your goals, your hiring strategy, and your candidate experience. Keep everything inside Cornerstone for a simple, fully integrated setup. Or build the experience on your own domain for more flexibility, better SEO, and a stronger first impression. In both cases, Cornerstone remains your source of truth. Applications, data, and workflows stay fully connected. ### Build directly in Cornerstone Set up your career site inside your HR platform. Fully integrated, using your existing pages, workflows, and configuration. ### Build on your domain Create your career site on your own website or wherever it fits best. Get more flexibility and better SEO, while all applications, data, and workflows stay connected to Cornerstone. The custom part isn’t just the page ## A career site that does the job A great career site doesn’t come from one decision. It’s built through design, structure, flows, and content that all need to work together. From the first click to the moment someone applies, every step shapes how candidates experience your company. And behind it, your team needs to manage everything just as smoothly. ![Octi character illustration pointing to career site customization details](https://octily.com/assets/octi-sanjeev-pointing-down-CgCL4Fdx.webp) First impressions count ## A career site that reflects your organization Before candidates read anything, they already decide if it feels right. The first screen sets expectations and shows them what kind of company they’re looking at. ![Wienerberger branded Cornerstone career site with job search and listings](https://octily.com/assets/wienerberger-career-site-DqUX9NLI.webp) ### Show what matters first You decide what stands out. Key roles, your team, your culture, or even a contact person per job. The first screen gives people a reason to stay. ### Not just seen, but recognized It should feel like your company straight away. Not a generic page, but something people instantly connect with. Give them a reason to keep exploring ## Pages that go beyond job listings Once people stay, the experience takes over. What they find next determines if they keep exploring or leave. ![Xella career site showing employer branding and job overview](https://octily.com/assets/xella-career-site-BrPJcOJY.webp) ### More than just open roles Pages like “Working at” or “Life at” give context. They help candidates understand what your company is about before they even look at jobs. ### Show how you work Your culture, your values, your way of working. This is where candidates decide if they see themselves in your company. Make it easy to say yes ## A hiring process built around how you hire At some point, interest turns into action. That moment should feel simple, clear, and worth taking. ![OlyBet career site showing job application flow](https://octily.com/assets/olybet-career-site-application-COK7S8tK.webp) ### Remove friction from applying Clear steps, no confusion. The process is designed to keep candidates moving instead of dropping off. ### Built for your team From simple applications to multi-step flows, everything is shaped around how your team works and what you need to know. Keep improving as you go ## Use data to improve your career site in real time What candidates see is one side. What your team manages is the other. Both need to work together. ![Hiring dashboard showing candidate progress and role performance](https://octily.com/assets/mcdonalds-resource-center-dashboard-BowBgFR6.webp) ### See what’s working Track how candidates move through your site. Where they click, where they drop off, and what drives applications. ### Make changes instantly Adjust content, refine flows, and improve the experience as you go. Your career site stays aligned with what your team needs. Your career site's dream team ## The setup that turns visits into hires A great custom career site is just the start. Getting the right applications for each role is the goal. To keep your career site performing at its best, everything behind it needs to work together. Content, visibility, campaigns, and insights all play a role. When they connect, that's when your career site starts to perform. ![Content editor icon for managing career site pages](https://octily.com/assets/welcome-icon-oce-Db4CENuw.webp) ### Octily Content Editor Take control Let your team update pages in real time and keep everything aligned. Make changes when you need them, not when it's possible. New roles, updated messaging, campaign pages. Update pages as fast as your hiring moves. ![Browser notification icon for job alerts](https://octily.com/assets/oce-icon-notifications-DS0GyMKd.png) ### Browser Notifications Make the first move Bring new roles directly to people instead of waiting for them to come back. Reach candidates when it matters, not just when they visit. From urgent hiring pushes to campaign support, stay visible beyond your career site and keep your roles top of mind. ![Creative content icon for employer branding and campaigns](https://octily.com/assets/welcome-icon-octily-creative-XNYVh-EO.png) ### Octily Creative Be a head turner Your career site is where people decide if they connect with your company. Campaigns, video, and visual content help you show what it's actually like to work with you. More importantly, show what makes people apply. ![Analytics icon showing hiring insights and performance](https://octily.com/assets/oce-icon-microapps-CfP5Nfms.webp) ### MicroApps Read the room See how your roles are performing and where they slow down. Track how long roles stay open, where candidates are in the process, and how it compares over time. Spot where to act and keep your hiring moving. Hiring in action ## How companies turn traffic into talent A great setup is one thing. Seeing it in action is another. These examples show how different organizations use their career site to attract the right candidates, guide them through the process, and turn interest into applications. ![Synpulse career site showing job listings and company content](https://octily.com/assets/synpulse8-career-site-2-BDghnPhV.webp)Synpulse ![OlyBet career site showing employer branding and open roles](https://octily.com/assets/olybet-career-site-agSwMS_k.webp)OlyBet ![Wienerberger career site with structured job navigation](https://octily.com/assets/wienerberger-career-site-DqUX9NLI.webp)Wienerberger ![Cornerstone welcome page template used for career site experience](https://octily.com/assets/cornerstone-welcome-page-template-sFEMYZDl.webp)Cornerstone Get Started ## How it works Bringing your career site to life shouldn’t be complicated. Our process is simple, collaborative, and shaped around your goals. From first idea to final launch, every detail is designed to fit your brand, your recruitment strategy, and the candidates you want to reach. 1. 1 ### Discovery and Proposal Let’s kick it off with a conversation and a deep dive into your goals. We’ll then prepare a tailored proposal and initial design concepts. 2. 2 ### Design and Create We’ll design and build your project, integrating the custom elements into your platform to ensure a smooth and cohesive experience. 3. 3 ### Review and Launch Once you’ve reviewed and approved the final implementation, your project will go live, with ongoing support to ensure success. Questions that usually come up ## Frequently asked questions Can we build our career site outside of Cornerstone? Can we update the career site ourselves? How does this improve candidate experience? Can we customize the application process? What kind of insights can we track? Can we control which jobs or content are visible? Can we track performance with tools like Google Analytics? Does this work on mobile devices? Does this work with all Cornerstone platforms? Your next hire starts here ## Build a career site that brings in the right candidates Your career site is where candidates decide if they move forward. Whether you keep it in Cornerstone or build it externally, the goal stays the same. Attract the right people, guide them through the process, and turn interest into applications. Let’s build something that fits your team and how you hire. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=career-site) Add to Wishlist ![Octi character illustration inviting users to explore custom career site options](https://octily.com/assets/octi-sanjeev-cta-C1rdmNXa.webp) > “AAK and Octily together have created a 'WOW' experience with the bespoke Cornerstone pages. When you look at the page, you feel this is AAK. Employees really recognize themselves when they log in.” Placeholder Name Placeholder job title Placeholder company > “Octily helped our client achieve a massively successful launch with significant increases in learner engagement in incredibly short timescales.” ![Andrew Howes](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/client-logos/quote-photos/andrew-howes.png?width=160&quality=70&resize=contain) Andrew Howes Regional Sales Manager Cornerstone OnDemand ![Talent Acquisition](https://octily.com/assets/octily-career-site-template-home-C32ImO0X.webp) CUSTOMIZATION ### Talent Acquisition Attracting and managing top talent is essential for your organization’s success. Whether you use Cornerstone, CSX, Saba Cloud, or EdCast, we provide expert support and tailored strategies to support you. Streamline your talent acquisition process and build a team that drives your business forward with our expertise. 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