I am looking for a developer or small development team to build the MVP (first version) of a workforce platform called Crystal Workforce Network. The platform will be operated by my company Crystal Care Professionals Ltd. The purpose of the platform is to connect skilled professionals directly with employers in the following sectors: • Engineering professionals • Care professionals • Contractors • Apprenticeships The goal is to enable faster hiring and reduce reliance on traditional recruitment agencies. ⸻ Platform Overview Crystal Workforce Network will function as a professional workforce network where: Candidates can: • create profiles • upload CVs • list skills and experience • update availability Employers can: • request candidates • post job opportunities • review candidate profiles The admin will manage the candidate database and match candidates with employers. ⸻ MVP Scope The first version should include the following core features: Candidate registration Candidates must be able to: • create a profile • upload CV • list skills and experience • select job category (engineering, care, contractor, apprentice) • specify location • specify availability • upload certifications ⸻ Candidate database Admin must be able to: • view candidate profiles • search and filter candidates • filter by role, location, experience, and availability • view uploaded CVs • update candidate status Example candidate workflow: New Screening Verified Sent to Employer Interview Placed ⸻ Employer workflow Employers should be able to: • submit a candidate request form • post job listings Admin will then match candidates manually from the database. ⸻ Website pages required The platform should include the following pages: Home Engineering Jobs Care Jobs Contract Roles Apprenticeships For Employers Join the Network Available Talent Contact ⸻ Contractor availability board Candidates should be able to update their availability status. Examples: Available now Available in 2 weeks Available in 1 month Employers should be able to view available professionals easily. ⸻ Technology preference Preferred approach: WordPress-based platform using structured candidate profiles (custom post types or similar). The system should support: • searchable candidate profiles • filtering tools • CV uploads • admin management dashboard The system should also allow future automation features, but AI features are not required for the MVP. ⸻ Timeline Expected development timeline: Approximately 3–6 weeks. ⸻ Please include in your reply Estimated cost Estimated timeline Technology recommendation Examples of similar platforms you have built ⸻ Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards Onismas Muchenje Founder Crystal Care Professionals Ltd