When connecting your Applicant Tracking System (ATS) account to your website, you’ll choose between two different embeddable widgets: the Listing Widget and the Forms Widget.


Both widgets display your open jobs, but they behave differently when it comes to styling, application flow, and how many widgets can appear on a page. Understanding these differences will help you choose the best option for your website layout.


Before we dive in, one quick note: some of the examples below reference multi-site or staffing setups. If your account does not have Multi-Site or Staffing enabled, you’ll typically only need a single widget for your careers page and won’t run into these limitations.

Listing Widget


The Listing Widget displays a list of your jobs directly on your website and links applicants to your application form to apply.


This widget inherits your website’s CSS, allowing the job listings to match the design and styling of your site.


Use the Listing Widget if:

  • You want your job listings to match your website’s design

  • Your web developer wants full control over styling

  • You only need one job listing feed on the page


Important Limitation

Only one Listing Widget can render per page.


If more than one Listing Widget is added, only the first widget on the page will display.


This applies to all Listing Widget types, including parent and child widgets used with staffing or multi-site setups.


Examples

Here’s how Listing Widgets behave when placed together:

  • Two Listing Widgets on the same page

    • Only the first Listing Widget will render

  • Parent Listing Widget + Child Listing Widget

    • Only the first Listing Widget will render

  • Parent Listing Widget + Parent Forms Widget

    • Both widgets will render correctly


Because of this limitation, the Listing Widget works best when you only need one job listing feed per page.

Forms Widget


The Forms Widget displays your job listings and embeds your application form directly into your website.


Unlike the Listing Widget, the Forms Widget uses an iFrame, meaning it is styled according to your ATS account settings, not your website’s CSS.


Use the Forms Widget if:

  • You want applicants to apply directly on your website

  • You need multiple job widgets on the same page

  • You are displaying jobs from multiple sites or locations


Widget Behavior


Forms Widgets are more flexible and multiple instances can appear on the same page.

Examples:

  • Multiple Forms Widgets

    • All widgets will display normally

  • One Listing Widget + multiple Forms Widgets

    • All widgets will display normally

How This Applies to Staffing or Multi-Site Accounts


Accounts using Staffing or Multi-Site features sometimes need to display jobs from multiple locations or sites on one page.


Because of the Listing Widget limitation:

  • Pages cannot display two Listing Widgets at the same time

  • To display jobs from multiple sources on one page, you’ll typically use Forms Widgets


If you’re configuring widgets for a staffing setup, the following articles provide more detailed guidance.

Additional Resources

These guides walk through setup and configuration for different account types.

Need Help?

If you’re unsure which widget is best for your website—or if you run into issues embedding one—our support team is happy to help. Reach out anytime and we’ll help you get your jobs displaying exactly where you want them.