Workable Job Scraper

Overview

Scrapes job listings from companies using Workable's career pages. Extracts structured data like job titles, company names, locations, and direct URLs. Useful for recruiters, analysts, or anyone building job datasets.

Key Features

• Targeted Scraping: Pulls job data directly from Workable-hosted career pages.
• Configurable Filters: Narrow results by keyword, location, and posting date.
• Performance Controls: Adjust concurrency and job limits for speed and scale.
• Proxy Support: Built-in proxy configuration to help avoid blocks.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, minimal JSON/CSV data.

Input/Output

Input Parameters:
Configure the scraper using these fields in the actor's input:
* query (string, optional): Filter by job title/keyword (e.g., "software engineer").
* location (string, optional): Geographic filter (e.g., "United States").
* timeRange (string, optional): Limit to recent posts ("24h", "7d").
* maxJobs (number, default 150): Maximum number of jobs to scrape.
* collectOnly (boolean, default false): If true, collects raw data without extra processing.
* maxConcurrency (number, default 5): Concurrent requests for faster scraping.
* proxyConfiguration (object, optional): Proxy settings for reliability.

Example Input:

{
  "query": "data analyst",
  "location": "United States",
  "timeRange": "7d",
  "maxJobs": 100,
  "maxConcurrency": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true }
}

Output Dataset:
Each job listing includes these fields:
* jobTitle (string): The position title.
* companyName (string): The hiring company.
* location (string): Job location details.
* jobUrl (string): Direct URL to the posting.

Example Output Item:

{
  "jobTitle": "Senior Software Engineer",
  "companyName": "TechCorp",
  "location": "San Francisco, CA, USA",
  "jobUrl": "https://apply.workable.com/techcorp/j/12345/"
}

How to Use

1. Configure: In the Apify Console, search for "Workable Job Scraper". Set your input parameters (query, location, etc.).
2. Run: Start the actor. Monitor its progress in the console.
3. Export: Once finished, download the dataset in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, etc.) from the dataset tab.

Common Scenarios:
* Track Specific Roles: Use the query and location parameters to target jobs.
* Get Recent Postings: Set timeRange to "24h" or "7d".
* Large-Scale Scraping: Increase maxJobs and maxConcurrency. Enable proxyConfiguration for better success rates.

Configuration Tips:
* Use proxyConfiguration for large runs to prevent IP blocking.
* Adjust maxConcurrency according to your Apify plan limits.
* Set maxJobs to manage dataset size and run time.

For advanced setup, refer to Apify's documentation on actor inputs and proxy usage. For issues, check the Apify Community forums or contact support through the platform.