ACCESS
Dashboard
Choose your Trades Backer Access File to open the dashboard. The file is read only on this device and is not sent to Trades Backer.
Why do I need this?
Your access file works like a secure badge for this dashboard. The browser uses it locally to unlock your dashboard data. Store it in a company-controlled folder or password manager, and do not send it through email, text, or chat.
Technical note: the access file contains a private signing/decryption key. The browser uses it locally to prove dashboard access and decrypt protected records.
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Employer Portal
Review applications, export results, and manage requests.
Performance Source & project analytics (uses current filters)
Analytics run in your browser after applications are loaded. No decrypted content is sent to the server.
Executive snapshot
Load applications to see response quality, recent momentum, and where your strongest candidates are coming from.
Listing health
Load listings to see active vs. expired counts and auto-purge timing.
Candidate quality (by source)
Uses the current filters. Shows source volume, average Score, qualified-share, and licensing share. “Qualified” = score ≥ 70.
Load applications to see a breakdown by source.
Hiring pipeline (by project)
Uses the current filters. Shows application totals per project, the latest application open window, how many times the posting window has been re-opened, and a position breakdown.
Load applications to see project performance.
Tools Tracking link generator
Tracking links (source attribution)
Add
src (recommended) or standard utm_* parameters to the link you share. They're carried into the Apply page and saved inside the encrypted application record.Link generator
Select a project and platform to generate consistent share links (
src + optional UTMs). Unlocks after you choose your access file. Unlisted projects lock to Direct and generate a single apply link.Locked
Choose your access file to unlock the link generator.
Used for
src and utm_source.Generated links
Advanced: manual URL examples
Project / jobs page link
https://www.tradesbacker.com/projects/<projectId>/?src=indeedIf the Apply link already has
?.../apply?job=<jobId>&kid=<kid>&src=indeedUTM example
...&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=springRequest listing Encrypted request to Trades Backer staff
This form encrypts your request in your browser before upload. Trades Backer staff decrypt and process it in a private dashboard.
Quick renewal (reuse an existing listing)
Select an existing project and request a new open/close window. Closed listings stop accepting applications until staff applies the renewed window. If you need changes beyond dates, use the full form below.
Projects are discovered from current or past published listings tied to keys you've used in this browser.
"Copy" pre-fills the current form from the selected project listing data; review and adjust before submitting.
Listings run a minimum of 30 days.
Estimated renewal cost will appear after you select a project and dates.
This estimate is sent with the renewal request for staff review and invoicing; the listing window changes only after staff publishes the update.
DASHBOARD
Applications
Access-file gated access. Decryption happens locally in your browser.
| Applied | Source | Project | Position | Experience | Score | License | Applicant | Status | |
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Notes: Purge permanently deletes encrypted application data + attachments for the selected rows. A minimal history record is retained for “Applied before” matching. This cannot be undone.
Purged history (0)
View purged entries
Secure Portal
Unlock authorized dashboard tools with a valid access file.
Performance
Global snapshot
Counts across requests, messages, employers, listings, and applications.
Tools Tracking link generator
Tracking links (source attribution)
Add
src (recommended) or standard utm_* parameters to links you share. They're carried into the Apply page and saved inside the encrypted record.Link generator
Select a project and platform to generate consistent share links (
src + optional UTMs). Unlocks after you choose your access file.Locked
Choose your access file to unlock the link generator.
Used for
src and utm_source.Generated links
Advanced: manual URL examples
Project / jobs page link
https://www.tradesbacker.com/projects/<projectId>/?src=indeedIf the Apply link already has
?.../apply?job=<jobId>&kid=<kid>&src=indeedUTM example
...&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=springSTAFF TOOLS
Access handoff
Generate access materials locally and use secure handoff controls for approved employers.
Key generator + onboarding pack
Optional labels used locally while preparing access materials.
Optional default origin for generated handoff notes.
KID:
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Idle.
Listing workflow
Generate employer access files here. Use the open listing-request view to review or edit the generated
listing draft, then copy it or build the launch ZIP for that request.Onboarding pack contents
The access pack contains employer access materials and handoff instructions.
- Employer access-file package
- Matching public key material
- Dashboard access handoff notes
Send Employer Access File
Choose the employer access file. The browser encrypts it before the pickup package is stored under
protected server storageemployer_pickups/.
Pickup status
Idle
Employer handoff notes
Send the link by email and the 6-digit code by text or phone.
- The pickup expires in 72 hours.
- The employer downloads the access file from a separate page and then goes to the dashboard.
- Manage active and completed pickups from this panel.
Current pickups
Active pickups appear here.
Pickup history 0 items
Completed pickups appear here for audit review.
Compute KID from an existing access file
Computed KID:
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Public key file should be named:
<kid>.pub.pem and placed in protected server storagepubkeys/.DASHBOARD
Listing Requests
Staff-key gated access. Request decryption happens locally in your browser.
| Submitted | Employer | Project | Location | Industry | Days | Status | Open | |
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