College Recruiter Jobs Scraper Extract entry-level jobs, internships, and early-career opportunities from College Recruiter - one of the largest job boards for students and recent graduates in the United States. ## What data can you extract? This scraper collects comprehensive job listing data including: - Job title and unique identifier - Company name and hiring organization - Location (city, state, country) - Salary information (when available) - Employment type (Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Contract) - Job description (summary or full text) - Application URL and job listing link - Posted date in ISO 8601 format ## Why use College Recruiter Scraper? College Recruiter is a specialized job board focused on entry-level positions and internships for students and recent graduates. This scraper enables you to: - Build job aggregation platforms with fresh entry-level opportunities - Power career services portals for universities and colleges - Conduct job market research and hiring trend analysis - Create job alert systems for specific keywords and locations - Analyze salary data for entry-level positions across industries ## How to use College Recruiter Scraper ### Example 1: Search for remote jobs json { "keyword": "remote", "location": "US", "results_wanted": 50 } ### Example 2: Find software engineering internships json { "keyword": "software engineer intern", "location": "California", "employmentType": "Internship", "results_wanted": 100 } ### Example 3: Use a direct search URL json { "startUrl": "https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job-search?keyword=marketing&location=Texas", "results_wanted": 50 } ## Input parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | Default | |-----------|------|-------------|---------| | startUrl | String | Direct College Recruiter search URL (overrides other fields) | - | | keyword | String | Job title or keywords to search (e.g., "data analyst", "marketing intern") | "" | | location | String | Location to filter jobs (e.g., "US", "California", "New York, NY") | "US" | | employmentType | String | Filter by type: "All", "Full time", "Part time", "Internship", "Contractor", "Temporary" | "All" | | collectDetails | Boolean | Visit each job page for full descriptions (slower but more complete) | false | | results_wanted | Integer | Maximum number of jobs to extract (1-1000) | 50 | | max_pages | Integer | Maximum result pages to process (approximately 10 jobs per page) | 10 | | maxConcurrency | Integer | Number of concurrent requests (1-20) | 10 | | proxyConfiguration | Object | Proxy settings for reliable scraping | {"useApifyProxy": true} | ## Output data format Each extracted job is saved as a JSON object with the following structure: json { "id": "2122542617", "title": "Remote/Hybrid Brand Marketing Manager", "company": "Homefront Brands", "location": "Huntersville, NC, US, 28078", "salary": "$70,000 - $90,000", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "description": "A leading modular wall service provider seeks a Brand Marketing Manager...", "url": "https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2122542617", "applyLink": "https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2122542617/apply", "datePosted": "2024-12-01T10:30:00.000Z", "source": "json-api", "fetchedAt": "2025-12-16T15:45:00.000Z" } ### Output fields explained | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | id | Unique job identifier from College Recruiter | | title | Job position title | | company | Name of the hiring company or organization | | location | Job location (city, state, country, zip code) | | salary | Compensation range when available | | employmentType | Type of employment (FULL_TIME, PART_TIME, INTERN, etc.) | | description | Job summary or full description text | | url | Direct link to the job listing page | | applyLink | Direct application URL | | datePosted | When the job was posted (ISO 8601 format) | | fetchedAt | When the data was extracted (ISO 8601 format) | ## Tips for best results 1. Use specific keywords - Search for exact job titles like "data analyst intern" rather than generic terms like "jobs" 2. Enable proxy configuration - Apify Proxy is recommended for reliable data collection 3. Start with small tests - Use results_wanted: 10 first to verify your search parameters work correctly 4. Balance speed and detail - Keep collectDetails: false for faster runs; enable it only when you need full job descriptions 5. Filter effectively - Use location and employment type filters to get exactly the jobs you need ## Performance and cost This scraper is optimized for efficiency: | Jobs | Estimated Time | Compute Units | |------|----------------|---------------| | 50 jobs | ~30 seconds | ~0.01-0.02 | | 200 jobs | ~2 minutes | ~0.05-0.08 | | 500 jobs | ~5 minutes | ~0.10-0.15 | | 1000 jobs | ~10 minutes | ~0.20-0.30 | Actual performance depends on proxy configuration and detail collection settings. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Why am I getting no results? - Check your keyword spelling - Try broader location terms (e.g., "US" instead of a specific city) - Ensure your employment type filter is not too restrictive Q: Why is the scraper running slowly? - Set collectDetails: false for faster extraction - Reduce maxConcurrency if you're experiencing timeouts - Enable Apify Proxy for better performance Q: Some jobs are missing salary or description data. Is this normal? - Yes, not all job listings include complete information - Enable collectDetails: true to get more complete data when available Q: Can I scrape jobs from specific companies? - Use the company name in your keyword search - Filter results after extraction to find specific employers ## Use cases This scraper is ideal for: - Job aggregators building comprehensive entry-level job boards - University career services helping students find internships and first jobs - Recruitment agencies sourcing entry-level candidates - HR analytics teams studying hiring trends and salary benchmarks - Career coaching platforms providing job market insights to clients - Market researchers analyzing entry-level employment opportunities ## Legal and compliance This scraper extracts publicly available job listing data for legitimate purposes including: - Job market research and analysis - Career guidance and student services - Recruitment analytics and insights - Job aggregation platforms Important: Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with College Recruiter's Terms of Service, applicable laws, and data protection regulations. ## Support If you encounter issues or have suggestions: - Open an issue on the Actor's Apify Store page - Check the Apify community forums for help - Review the run logs for error details --- Last updated: December 2025