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    Schema stack

    Job Application Status Stack

    Application status portals with Service + WebPage context, FAQs, and breadcrumb navigation.

    Open generatorValidate in Rich Results Test
    Included schema
    Web Page
    Service
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Breadcrumb
    Fit

    When to use this stack

    • Job application status portals for candidates
    • Pages that explain application stages and timelines
    • Pages where FAQs clarify updates and support channels
    Composition

    What is included

    • Web Page

      Defines the application status page and its purpose.

    • Service

      Represents the application status service and access URL.

    • Frequently Asked Questions

      Answers questions about review stages, updates, and support.

    • Breadcrumb

      Provides navigation context for the application status page.

    Data contract

    Properties across the bundle

    Nested properties keep their parent path, such as offers.priceCurrency. Only publish values that match visible page content.

    Required properties

    • description
    • itemListElement[].name
    • mainEntity[].@type=Question
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • name
    • offers.url
    • provider.name
    • serviceType
    • url

    Recommended properties

    • areaServed.name
    • dateModified
    • description
    • inLanguage
    • itemListElement[].item
    • mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
    • mainEntity[].author.name
    • mainEntity[].name
    • offers.availability
    Copy-ready example

    Combined JSON-LD

    Paste this as one script tag, then replace every example value with data from the live page.

    Validate
    [
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "WebPage",
    "@id": "https://www.example.com/careers/application-status#page",
    "name": "Application Status",
    "url": "https://www.example.com/careers/application-status",
    "description": "Check the status of your application and view next steps."
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Service",
    "@id": "https://www.example.com/careers/application-status#service",
    "name": "Job Application Status Portal",
    "serviceType": "Candidate Application Tracking",
    "description": "Secure portal for applicants to track review progress and interview scheduling.",
    "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Northwind Labs" },
    "offers": {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "url": "https://www.example.com/careers/application-status/login",
      "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"
    }
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "FAQPage",
    "mainEntity": [
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "How often is my status updated?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Statuses are updated within 3 business days after each review stage."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "What does “Under Review” mean?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Your application is being evaluated by the hiring team and no action is needed."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "Who can I contact for help?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Use the support link in the portal to reach the recruiting team."
        }
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
    "itemListElement": [
      { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.example.com" },
      { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Careers", "item": "https://www.example.com/careers" },
      { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Application Status", "item": "https://www.example.com/careers/application-status" }
    ]
  }
]
    Workflow

    Implement and verify

    1. 01

      Start with the live page

      Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.

    2. 02

      Add one JSON-LD script

      Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.

    3. 03

      Complete regional details

      Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.

    4. 04

      Link the return policy

      Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.

    5. 05

      Match visible answers

      Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.

    6. 06

      Validate after changes

      Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.

    Quality check

    Common errors and fixes

    • Missing currency or availability

      Use ISO currency codes and complete schema.org availability URLs in Offer data.

    • Incomplete shipping details

      Include shippingDestination.addressCountry and deliveryTime.transitTime with units.

    • Return policy is not connected

      Reference MerchantReturnPolicy from the Offer and provide a stable public policy URL.

    • FAQ answers differ from the page

      Keep structured FAQ answers identical to visible answers.

    Questions

    Stack FAQs

    Should I include application stage names?

    Yes. Match stage names and timing with what applicants see in the portal UI.

    Do I need an Offer if access is free?

    Yes. Use an Offer with a login URL so the access path is explicit.

    Primary sources

    References