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What Can Careerbuilder Jobs Search Query Scraper Do?

Introduction

CareerBuilder is the most trusted source for job opportunities & advice, making it one of the largest job search platforms in the United States. With millions of job postings across various industries and locations, CareerBuilder.com serves as a goldmine of employment data for recruiters, HR professionals, market researchers, and job seekers alike. However, manually collecting this vast amount of job information is time-consuming and inefficient.

The CareerBuilder Jobs Search Scraper addresses this challenge by automating the data extraction process. Whether you're conducting salary benchmarking, analyzing job market trends, or building recruitment databases, this scraper enables you to gather comprehensive job data systematically and efficiently from one of America's leading job platforms.

Overview of CareerBuilder Jobs Search Scraper

The CareerBuilder Jobs Search Scraper is a sophisticated data extraction tool designed specifically for CareerBuilder.com's job search pages. This powerful scraper navigates through job listing pages, systematically collecting detailed information about each position, including job descriptions, salary ranges, required skills, and company details.

Key advantages of this scraper include:

• High-volume data extraction: Process multiple job listing pages in a single operation
• Comprehensive data capture: Extract all essential job information including hidden details
• Proxy support: Built-in residential proxy integration to ensure reliable data collection
• Flexible configuration: Customizable retry mechanisms and item limits per URL
• Structured output: Clean, organized data ready for analysis or import into databases

Target users:

• HR professionals and recruiters seeking market intelligence
• Market researchers analyzing employment trends
• Salary benchmarking specialists
• Job aggregation services
• Business intelligence teams
• Academic researchers studying labor markets

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs?cb_apply=false&cb_veterans=false&cb_workhome=all&emp=all&jc=50&keywords=Accounting&location=&page_number=23&pay=&posted=&radius=30

Example url 2: https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs?company_request=false&company_name=&company_id=&keywords=ac&location=Chicago%2C+IL

Example url 3: https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs?company_request=false&company_name=&company_id=&keywords=IT+Change+Manager&location=Chicago%2C+IL&cb_workhome=all

Example Screenshot of jobs information page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts configuration through a JSON object with several key parameters:

Scrape with URLs:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each URL if scraping fails
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Limit the number of items to scrape per URL
  "urls": [ 
    "https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs?cb_apply=false&cb_veterans=false&cb_workhome=all&emp=all&jc=50&keywords=Accounting&location=&page_number=23&pay=&posted=&radius=30"
    // Add URLs of job listing pages you want to scrape
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true // Continue scraping even if some URLs fail
}

The urls parameter: Add the URLs of the job listing pages you want to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.

The ignore_url_failures parameter: If set to true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped after the maximum number of retries is reached. This ensures that one problematic URL doesn't stop your entire scraping job.

When you provide a list of URLs for scraping, all options in the "Scrape with search filters" section will be disabled. The system will only collect data from the URLs you specified.

Scrape with Search Filters:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each search request
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "keyword": "Accounting", // Search keyword to find jobs
  "zip_code": "10001", // Zip code for location-based search
  "radius": "30", // Search radius from the zip code
  "posted_date": "7", // Filter by posting date
  "job_type": "jtft,jtfp", // Type of employment
  "min_salary": "60", // Minimum salary threshold
  "sort_by": "date_desc", // Sort jobs by specific criteria
  "page": 1 // Specify the page number to start scraping from
}

The keyword parameter: Enter the keyword to search for jobs (e.g., "Accounting", "Software Engineer", "Marketing Manager", "Data Analyst").

The zip_code parameter: Enter the zip code to search for jobs in a specific location (e.g., "10001" for New York, "90001" for Los Angeles).

The radius parameter: Enter the search radius from the zip code:

• "" - Any
• "5" - 5 Miles
• "10" - 10 Miles
• "30" - 30 Miles
• "50" - 50 Miles

The posted_date parameter: Filter jobs by posting date:

• "" - Any
• "1" - Last 1 Day
• "3" - Last 3 Days
• "7" - Last 7 Days
• "30" - Last 30 Days

The job_type parameter: Filter by type of employment:

• "" - Any
• "jtft,jtfp" - Full Time
• "jtpt,Cjtfp" - Part Time
• "jtct,jtc2,jtcc" - Contractor
• "jtch" - Contract to Hire
• "jtse,jttf,jttp" - Seasonal/Temporary
• "jtfl" - Gig-Work

The min_salary parameter: Filter jobs by minimum salary:

• "" - Any
• "20" - $20,000+
• "40" - $40,000+
• "60" - $60,000+
• "80" - $80,000+
• "100" - $100,000+
• "120" - $120,000+

The sort_by parameter: Sort jobs by specific criteria:

• "" - Relevance
• "date_desc" - Date (newest first)

The page parameter: Specify the page number to start scraping from (e.g., 1, 2, 3...).

When using search filters for scraping, you need to leave the urls field empty in the "Scrape with URLs" configuration.

General Options:

The max_items_per_url parameter: Limit the number of items per URL or search filters you want to scrape. The default value is 20, providing a manageable batch size while allowing for comprehensive data collection.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Limit the number of retries for each URL or search filters if the scrape is detected as a bot or the page fails to load. The default value is 2, providing a good balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

The proxy parameter: Proxy configuration is essential for maintaining anonymity and avoiding detection. The residential proxy option ensures that your scraping activities appear as legitimate browsing, reducing the risk of being blocked or rate-limited. You should choose a country that matches the location of the website you're scraping (e.g., US for careerbuilder.com).

Important Notes

• Proxy Region: If you are using a proxy, make sure your proxy is set to the US region to avoid being blocked, as CareerBuilder is primarily a US-based job platform.
• Location Format: Use valid US zip codes for the zip_code parameter to ensure accurate location-based results.

Output Format

You get the output from the Careerbuilder Jobs Search Query Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of jobs information
  {
    "id": "J3Q4DG6T8DVXTWG1B2H",
    "url": "https://www.careerbuilder.com/job/J3Q4DG6T8DVXTWG1B2H",
    "name": "Accounting Manager/Controller",
    "description": "Attain PartnersMcLean, VA (Onsite)Full-Time",
    "details": "<div class=\"col big col-mobile-full jdp-left-content\">\n<p></p><p>Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.<br><br>People are at the center of all we do, and thats why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and <em>attain</em> the best.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>Attain Partners is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead our corporate finance team. This individual is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on revenue accounting, proper application of US GAAP, various accounting transactions, monthly and quarterly close and balance sheet account reconciliations. The successful candidate will bring experience in commercial and State and Local contracts as an Accounting Manager/Controller and must be proficient with Unanet software and relevant third-party tools. We are looking for someone who has excellent problem-solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued success.<br><br><strong>Job Responsibilities<br><br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Hands-on management of month-end closing process, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, A/R and A/P, including presentation of results to senior leadership with value-add quantitative and qualitative analysis</li>\n<li>Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li>\n<li>Lead the company through any external reviews and audits, including, tax, financial reporting, etc.</li>\n<li>Actively promote a strong internal control environment that insists on strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including US-GAAP, federal, state and local tax laws and other requirements specific to federal government contractors</li>\n<li>Develop and enforce procedures consistent with known best practices and that support all compliance efforts</li>\n<li>Serve as the in-house Unanet expert; optimize system usage across finance operations, reporting, and project accounting</li>\n<li>Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls to ensure accurate reporting</li>\n<li>Responsible for general ledger and balance sheet management</li>\n<li>Lead submission of tax with external tax accountant</li>\n<li>Perform cash management function and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll and bank reconciliation functions</li>\n<li>Must desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the ability to accomplish tasks both directly and through delegation and effective management of others.</li>\n<li>Prior experience with mergers and acquisitions desirable</li>\n<li>Ability to develop strong partnerships within the company and be comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization</li>\n<li>Occasional onsite work at our McLean, VA office may be required<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul><strong>Required Skills<br><br></strong><ul>\n<li>Expert knowledge of commercial and government contract accounting in accordance with GAAP</li>\n<li>Experience working with professional services firms, ideally in the public sector markets to include education, state, federal, or nonprofit</li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; proven ability to mentor and develop staff</li>\n<li>Expert-level proficiency with Unanet including setup, reporting, and financial workflows</li>\n<li>Advanced skills with formulas and complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel, word</li>\n<li>Bachelors Degree or relevant work experience<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul><strong>Additional Information<br><br></strong>Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:<br><br><ul>\n<li>Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs</li>\n<li>11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)</li>\n<li>Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting</li>\n<li>Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us</li>\n<li>A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging between $160,000 - $200,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.<br><br><em>Interested in this position but the compensation isnt quite right? Let us know your expectations, and well see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.<br><br></em><strong>Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.<br><br></strong>Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visitEEO,EEO Poster Supplement,Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), andEmployee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).<br><br>If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.<p></p><br><br><b>Seniority level</b><br><br><ul><li>\n<br><br><b>Seniority level</b><br><br>Mid-Senior level</li></ul><br><br><b>Employment type</b><br><br><ul><li>\n<br><br><b>Employment type</b><br><br>Full-time</li></ul><br><br><b>Job function</b><br><br><ul>\n<li>\n<br><br><b>Job function</b><br><br>Accounting/Auditing and Finance</li>\n<li>\n<br><br><b>Industries</b><br><br>Business Consulting and Services</li>\n</ul><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Attain Partners by 2x</p><p>Get notified about new Accounting Manager jobs in <strong>McLean, VA</strong>.</p><p>Falls Church, VA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 4 months ago</p><p>Washington DC-Baltimore Area $175,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago</p><p>Washington DC-Baltimore Area $130,000.00-$140,000.00 3 days ago</p><br><br><b>Accounting Manager - IFRS (Mostly Remote)</b><br><br><p>Washington DC-Baltimore Area $125,000.00-$162,000.00 6 days ago</p><p>Washington, DC $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago</p><p>Washington, DC $110,000.00-$135,000.00 3 days ago</p><p>Arlington, VA $110,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago</p><br><br><b>Senior Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance (Remote Role – US Markets)</b><br><br><b>Sr Project Manager - Finance (100% Remote)</b><br><br><b>Department of the Army Financial Management Specialists</b><br><br><p>District of Columbia, United States 1 week ago</p><p>District of Columbia, United States 1 day ago</p><p>Falls Church, VA $28.00-$45.00 2 months ago</p><br><br><b>Senior Accountant - 100% Remote for DMV Candidates</b><br><br><p>Silver Spring, MD $70,000.00-$77,000.00 1 day ago</p><p>Washington, DC $70,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago</p><p>Bethesda, MD $90,000.00-$130,000.00 3 days ago</p><p>Washington, DC $90,000.00-$130,000.00 8 hours ago</p><p>Washington, DC $50,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago</p><p>Leesburg, VA $115,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago</p><p>Washington, DC $120,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago</p><p>We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.</p><p></p><br><br><b>J-18808-Ljbffr</b><br><br>\n<div class=\"bloc jdp-required-skills\">\n<h3 class=\"dark-blue-text pb\">Recommended Skills</h3>\n<ul class=\"pl0 no-marker\">\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Accounts Payable</li>\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Accounts Receivable</li>\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Auditing</li>\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Business Process Improvement</li>\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Cash Management</li>\n<li class=\"check-bubble\">Communication</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n\n</div>",
    "salary": "Derived Salary: $160000 - $200000/Year",
    "recommend_skills": [
      "Accounts Payable",
      "Accounts Receivable",
      "Auditing",
      "Business Process Improvement",
      "Cash Management",
      "Communication"
    ],
    "from_url": "https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs?cb_apply=false&cb_veterans=false&cb_workhome=all&emp=all&jc=50&keywords=Accounting&location=&page_number=23&pay=&posted=&radius=30"
  }, // ... Many other jobs details
]

Field explanations and business value:

• ID: Unique identifier for each job posting, essential for database management and preventing duplicate entries during data processing
• URL: Direct link to the complete job posting, enabling quick access for detailed review or application tracking
• Name: The official job title, crucial for role categorization, salary benchmarking, and trend analysis
• Description: Complete job description containing responsibilities, requirements, and company information - invaluable for content analysis and job matching algorithms
• Details: Structured employment details including job type (full-time, part-time), location preferences, experience requirements, and certifications - critical for filtering and candidate matching
• Salary: Compensation information including salary ranges, hourly rates, or compensation packages - essential for market analysis and competitive positioning
• Recommend Skills: Key skills and qualifications mentioned in the posting, perfect for skills gap analysis, training program development, and candidate assessment criteria

Usage Guide

Method 1: Scrape with URLs

Step 1: Prepare Your Search URLs Navigate to CareerBuilder.com and perform your desired job searches. Use the website's filters to refine results by keywords, location, salary range, job type, and posting date. Copy the complete URLs from search result pages, ensuring they include all your specific filters. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.

Step 2: Configure Your Input Set up your JSON input with the URLs array. Customize parameters based on your requirements:

• Add job listing URLs to the urls array
• Set max_items_per_url based on how many jobs you need per URL (default: 20)
• Configure proxy settings with US region (required for CareerBuilder)
• Enable ignore_url_failures to continue scraping even if some URLs fail
• Adjust max_retries_per_url based on your reliability needs

Step 3: Execute the Scraper Run the scraper with your configured input. The tool will systematically process each URL, handling pagination and potential blocking automatically through the proxy system.

Step 4: Data Processing Review the extracted job data for completeness. The output includes job titles, company names, locations, salaries, descriptions, and application links. Export to CSV or JSON format for further analysis or integration with your recruitment tools.

Method 2: Scrape with Search Filters

Step 1: Configure Your Input Leave the urls field empty when using search filters. Set up your proxy configuration with US region (required for CareerBuilder).

Step 2: Define Search Criteria Configure your job search parameters:

• Keyword: Enter job title or skills (e.g., "Accounting", "Software Engineer", "Marketing Manager")
• Zip Code: Enter US zip code for location targeting (e.g., "10001" for NYC, "90001" for LA)
• Radius: Select search radius from zip code (5, 10, 30, or 50 miles)
• Posted Date: Filter by recency (last 1, 3, 7, or 30 days)
• Job Type: Select employment type (Full Time, Part Time, Contractor, etc.)
• Min Salary: Set minimum salary threshold ($20k to $120k+)
• Sort By: Choose sorting (Relevance or Date)
• Page: Specify starting page number

Step 3: Execute the Scraper Launch the scraper with your configured search filters. The tool will automatically construct search queries, process results, and extract comprehensive job data including titles, companies, locations, salaries, and descriptions.

Step 4: Data Processing Review the extracted job data for completeness and accuracy. Export to your preferred format (CSV, JSON) or integrate directly into your applicant tracking system or recruitment database.

Best Practices:

• Batch Processing: Limit to 50-100 URLs per run to avoid overwhelming the target website
• US Proxy Required: Always use US residential proxies for CareerBuilder to avoid regional blocking
• Rate Limiting: Space out large extraction jobs to maintain consistent access and avoid detection
• Data Validation: Always verify sample outputs before processing large datasets
• Valid Zip Codes: Use valid US zip codes for accurate location-based results
• Keyword Specificity: Use specific job titles or skills for better targeted results
• Start Small: Begin with 10-20 items to test configuration before scaling up
• Regular Updates: For job monitoring, schedule regular scrapes (daily or weekly) to capture new postings
• Filter Optimization: When using search filters, start broad and refine based on initial results
• URL vs Filters: Use URLs for complex, multi-filter searches; use filters for standard keyword-based searches

Common Troubleshooting:

• Empty Results: Verify that your URLs are accessible and contain job listings; check if search filters are too restrictive
• Timeout Errors: Reduce max_items_per_url or increase max_retries_per_url
• Regional Blocking: Ensure proxy country is set to "US" - CareerBuilder primarily serves the US market
• Invalid Zip Code: Verify zip code is a valid US postal code (5 digits)
• No Jobs Found: Check if keyword and location combination has available jobs on CareerBuilder
• Rate Limiting: Reduce scraping frequency or decrease items per request if experiencing throttling
• Missing Salary Data: Not all job postings include salary information; this is normal
• Blocked Requests: Switch to residential proxies if datacenter proxies are blocked
• Date Format Issues: Ensure posted_date filter values match the available options
• Job Type Codes: Use exact job type codes as specified in the configuration (e.g., "jtft,jtfp" for Full Time)

Tips for Optimal Results:

• Location Targeting: Combine zip code with appropriate radius for comprehensive coverage of your target area
• Salary Filtering: Use min_salary filter to focus on jobs meeting your compensation requirements
• Recency Matters: For active job searches, use posted_date filter to focus on recent postings (last 7 days)
• Job Type Selection: Filter by job type early to avoid processing irrelevant employment types
• Sort Strategy: Use "date_desc" sorting to prioritize newest postings for time-sensitive searches
• Competitive Analysis: Scrape competitor company job listings by including company names in keywords
• Market Research: Use broad keywords with location filters to analyze job market trends in specific areas
• Pagination Planning: Calculate approximate page numbers needed based on results per page (typically 25 jobs/page)

Benefits and Applications

Time Efficiency: Manual data collection from CareerBuilder can take hours or days for comprehensive market research. This scraper reduces extraction time by over 95%, allowing you to focus on data analysis rather than collection.

Practical Applications:

• Salary benchmarking: Compare compensation packages across industries, locations, and experience levels
• Market trend analysis: Track job demand fluctuations, emerging skill requirements, and industry growth patterns
• Competitive intelligence: Monitor competitor hiring patterns, job requirements, and compensation strategies
• Talent pipeline development: Identify skill gaps in the market and develop targeted recruitment strategies
• Academic research: Gather data for labor market studies, economic research, and employment trend analysis

Business Value: Organizations using this scraper typically report 60-80% improvement in market research efficiency, enabling more data-driven HR decisions and competitive positioning strategies.

Conclusion

The CareerBuilder Jobs Search Scraper transforms manual job data collection into an automated, efficient process. By providing comprehensive, structured data extraction from one of America's largest job platforms, this tool empowers businesses and researchers to make informed decisions based on real-time market intelligence.

Ready to streamline your job market research? Start extracting valuable employment data from CareerBuilder today and gain the competitive insights your organization needs.

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