Finn.no Jobs Scraper

Extract comprehensive job listings from Finn.no, Norway's largest marketplace, with ease. Collect detailed job data including titles, companies, locations, and full descriptions at scale. Perfect for job market analysis, recruitment research, and automated job board aggregation.

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Features

• Detailed Job Extraction — Collect titles, companies, locations, posting dates, and full descriptions.
• Flexible Search Filters — Support for keyword searches, location-based filtering, and custom search URLs.
• Automated Pagination — Automatically navigates through multiple search result pages to reach your target.
• Rich Data Collection — Optionally scrape job detail pages for sectors, industries, and employment types.
• Stealthy & Reliable — Built-in support for proxy rotation and browser-like behavior to ensure high success rates.
• Deduplication — Ensures unique results by automatically removing duplicate job listings.

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Use Cases

Market Intelligence

Monitor the Norwegian job market trends in real-time. Track which companies are hiring, which roles are in high demand, and how salary or requirements evolve over time.

Recruitment & Sourcing

Build a comprehensive database of active job openings to streamline candidate sourcing. Identify companies expanding in specific regions or industries to focus your sales or headhunting efforts.

Competitive Analysis

Analyze competitor hiring patterns and organizational growth. Understand the skill sets your competitors are looking for to stay ahead in the talent war.

Job Aggregation

Power your own job board or niche site with high-quality, up-to-date listings directly from Norway's most popular job portal.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keyword	String	No	—	Job search keyword (e.g., "utvikler", "ingeniør")
location	String	No	—	Location filter (e.g., "Oslo", "Bergen")
startUrl	String	No	—	Specific Finn.no search URL to start from
results_wanted	Integer	No	100	Maximum number of jobs to collect
collectDetails	Boolean	No	true	Scrape full descriptions from job detail pages
max_pages	Integer	No	20	Safety cap on search result pages to visit
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{"useApifyProxy": true}	Proxy settings to bypass rate limits
dedupe	Boolean	No	true	Remove duplicate job URLs from results

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
title	String	Job position title
company	String	Hiring company name
location	String	Job location (e.g., "Oslo")
date_posted	String	When the job was published
sector	String	Job sector (e.g., "Offentlig")
industry	String	Company industry
job_function	String	Specific job role category
employment_type	String	Full-time, part-time, etc.
description_html	String	Full job description in HTML
description_text	String	Plain text version of the description
url	String	Direct link to the listing
_source	String	Source identifier ("finn.no")

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Usage Examples

Search by Keyword

Extract developer jobs in Oslo with a simple keyword and location search.

{
    "keyword": "utvikler",
    "location": "Oslo",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Using a Custom URL

Target a specific pre-filtered search result page directly.

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.finn.no/job/search?q=ingeniør&location=Trondheim",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Fast List Extraction

Collect basic job info quickly without navigating to individual detail pages.

{
    "keyword": "analytiker",
    "collectDetails": false,
    "results_wanted": 20
}

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Sample Output

{
  "title": "Full-stack utvikler",
  "company": "Tech Innovations AS",
  "sector": "Privat",
  "location": "Oslo",
  "industry": "IT / Programvare",
  "job_function": "Utvikling / IT-drift",
  "employment_type": "Fast",
  "date_posted": "2024-05-15",
  "description_html": "<div><h3>Bli vår nye kollega!</h3><p>Vi søker en dyktig utvikler...</p></div>",
  "description_text": "Bli vår nye kollega! Vi søker en dyktig utvikler...",
  "url": "https://www.finn.no/job/ad/12345678",
  "_source": "finn.no"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Optimize Your Search

• Use Norwegian Keywords — Finn.no is a Norwegian site; terms like "utvikler" work better than "developer".
• Specific Locations — Use city names or regions to narrow your search and stay within result limits.

Scaling & Reliability

• Use Residential Proxies — For high-volume scraping, residential proxies ensure your requests aren't blocked.
• Adjust Concurrency — If you face rate limits, consider lowering the maximum concurrent requests in the actor settings.

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Integrations

Connect your job data with:

• Google Sheets — Export directly for automated spreadsheets
• Airtable — Build a searchable job database
• Slack — Get alerts for new job postings
• Webhooks — Send data to your backend API
• Zapier/Make — Trigger custom recruitment workflows

Export Formats

• JSON — Ready for developers and database imports
• CSV — Open in Excel or Google Sheets for analysis
• XML — Standard format for system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape jobs from any Finn.no search?

Yes, you can provide any search URL from Finn.no, and the scraper will navigate and collect the results.

Is there a limit to how many jobs I can extract?

The scraper can collect all available jobs on the platform. However, for deep crawls, we recommend using proxies.

How do I get the full job description?

Ensure the collectDetails parameter is set to true (which is the default). This allows the scraper to visit individual job pages.

Does it handle duplicates?

Yes, the actor has built-in deduplication to ensure you only get unique listings in your dataset.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect Finn.no's rate limits.