LinkedIn Job Search API – LinkedIn Jobs Scraper

The LinkedIn Job Search API is an Apify Actor designed to extract structured job listing information from LinkedIn job search results. Provide a LinkedIn Jobs search URL and the required authentication cookie to process available job listings and organize the results into a structured dataset.

Whether you are researching job opportunities, analyzing hiring trends, monitoring job markets, or collecting recruitment data for research, this LinkedIn Jobs Scraper helps streamline your job data collection workflow.

Use your preferred LinkedIn job search criteria to find relevant listings and retrieve available job information, including job titles, job URLs, company names, job locations, and company LinkedIn profile links.

Key Features

• LinkedIn Job Title Extraction: Collect available job titles from LinkedIn search results.
• Job Listing URLs: Retrieve direct LinkedIn job listing links for further reference.
• Company Name Extraction: Identify the company associated with each job listing.
• Job Location Extraction: Collect available location information, including remote labels when shown in the source data.
• Company LinkedIn Profile URLs: Retrieve links to associated company profiles when available.
• Custom Job Search URLs: Use LinkedIn's job search page to configure your desired keywords and supported filters.
• Structured JSON Output: Organize extracted job information into consistent data fields.
• Dataset Export: Export the resulting dataset using supported formats such as JSON, CSV, or Excel through Apify's dataset tools.

Results and available fields depend on the job search configuration, source data, account access, and platform restrictions.

Data Fields Extracted

The LinkedIn Job Search API returns job information using fields such as:

Field	Description
JobTitle	Title of the job listing
JobLinkedin_URL	Direct LinkedIn job listing URL
CompanyName	Name of the hiring company
Address	Job location or location description
Company_LinkedinProfile	LinkedIn company profile URL

These fields help organize job listings for recruitment research, job market analysis, and data processing workflows.

Example JSON Output

[
  {
    "JobTitle": "WordPress Developer",
    "JobLinkedin_URL": "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4238079067",
    "CompanyName": "Zencon Group, NMSDC Certified",
    "Address": "Kochi, Kerala, India (Remote)",
    "Company_LinkedinProfile": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/zencongroup/life"
  },
  {
    "JobTitle": "Executive Assistant - GrowedIn Group",
    "JobLinkedin_URL": "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4221267187",
    "CompanyName": "GrowedIn Group",
    "Address": "Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Remote)",
    "Company_LinkedinProfile": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/growedin-group/life"
  }
]

The JSON above illustrates the output structure. Actual job listings and values may differ depending on the search results available during a run.

How to Use LinkedIn Job Search API

Step 1: Open LinkedIn Jobs Search

Visit the LinkedIn Jobs search page:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/

Enter a job title, keyword, company, or other relevant search criteria. Apply the available filters, such as location, experience level, or remote work options.

Step 2: Copy Your Job Search URL

After configuring your search, copy the complete URL from your browser's address bar.

The URL should represent the LinkedIn job search results you want to process.

Step 3: Provide the Required LinkedIn Cookie

If the Actor requires an authenticated session, provide the required LinkedIn cookie using the documented input format.

Use only an account you are authorized to access, and handle session credentials securely.

Step 4: Configure and Run the Actor

Enter the LinkedIn Jobs search URL and the required authentication input. Review the Actor's configuration and start the run.

The Actor will attempt to process the available job listings matching your search configuration.

Step 5: Review and Export Job Data

Once the run completes, review the extracted job titles, job URLs, company names, locations, and company profile links.

Use Apify's dataset interface to inspect the results and export them in your preferred supported format.

How to Get Your LinkedIn Cookie

If authentication is required by your Actor configuration, follow these steps to prepare the required session cookie.

1. Install the Chrome extension: Export Cookie JSON File for Puppeteer.
2. Log in to LinkedIn: Open LinkedIn in the same browser and sign in to an account you are authorized to use.
3. Export the cookie: Open the extension and use its cookie export feature, provided it supports your current browser and session.
4. Configure the Actor: Enter the required cookie in the designated input field according to the Actor's documented input schema.

Security reminder: Session cookies can grant access to your account. Do not publish them, share them with untrusted parties, or commit them to public repositories. Follow LinkedIn's applicable terms and relevant privacy and data protection requirements.

Cookie Setup Demo

Watch the cookie setup demonstration:

LinkedIn Job Scraper Demo Video

Watch the Actor demonstration to learn how to configure and run the scraper:

Use Cases for LinkedIn Job Search API

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Research job listings across relevant industries and locations to support recruitment planning and hiring research.

Job Market Analysis

Analyze available job titles, locations, and company information to understand hiring patterns and employment trends.

Recruitment Research

Organize job listings to study hiring requirements, company activity, and available opportunities across different sectors.

Job Aggregation and Data Analysis

Process structured job listing data for permitted research, reporting, and supported data integration workflows.

Business and Industry Research

Explore available job postings to research company hiring activity and understand demand for particular roles or skills.

Employment Trend Monitoring

Run searches periodically to compare available job listings over time, subject to source availability and the Actor's supported functionality.

Why Choose LinkedIn Job Search?

Manually collecting job listings from search results can be repetitive, particularly when you need to organize job titles, company details, and location information into a consistent dataset.

LinkedIn Job Search API provides a structured approach to processing available LinkedIn job search results. Its output fields make it easier to review listings, filter results, and use the extracted information in supported data workflows.

The Actor is designed for users who need structured LinkedIn job data for recruitment research, job market analysis, and related business applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LinkedIn Job Search?

LinkedIn Job Search API is an Apify Actor that processes LinkedIn Jobs search results and extracts available job listing information into structured records.

What inputs are required?

The Actor uses a LinkedIn Jobs search URL and, when required by its configuration, a LinkedIn authentication cookie. Check the Actor's input schema for the exact required fields and formats.

What job information can it extract?

The Actor is designed to return job titles, job listing URLs, company names, job locations, and company LinkedIn profile links when available.

Can I search for jobs by keyword and location?

Yes. Configure your search on LinkedIn Jobs using the available keywords and filters, then provide the resulting search URL to the Actor.

Can I export the results to CSV or Excel?

You can export the resulting dataset using the formats supported by Apify, including CSV and Excel where available.

Does it guarantee every matching job listing?

No. Results depend on search pagination, listing availability, access restrictions, and the Actor's implementation. Complete extraction of every matching job cannot be guaranteed.

Does the Actor guarantee real-time results or a specific extraction speed?

The data reflects what is available during the run. Processing speed and completeness depend on the number of listings, network conditions, source restrictions, and Actor configuration.

Can I use the extracted data commercially?

Ensure that your collection and use of job listing information comply with LinkedIn's applicable terms, privacy and data protection laws, and relevant restrictions on data storage and commercial use.

Explore More Job Scrapers by

Looking for job listings from other sources? Explore these additional Actors:

• Google Jobs Scraper: https://apify.com/bhansalisoft/google-job-scraper
• Naukri.com Jobs Scraper: https://apify.com/bhansalisoft/naukri-com-job-scraper

Get Started with LinkedIn Job Search API

Start organizing LinkedIn job search results with the LinkedIn Job Search.

Provide your job search URL, configure the required inputs, run the Actor, and review the available job listing information in a structured dataset.

Try the Actor: https://apify.com/bhansalisoft/linkedin-job-search-api

For support, contact: bhansalisoft781986@gmail.com