Workable Jobs Scraper - Extract Job Listings from Workable Career Pages

Extract job listings from thousands of companies using Workable career pages. Get comprehensive job data including titles, companies, locations, salaries, descriptions, and more in minutes. Perfect for recruiters, job boards, market research, and competitive analysis.

What is Workable Jobs Scraper?

Workable is one of the most popular applicant tracking systems (ATS) used by companies worldwide to manage their hiring process. This scraper allows you to extract job postings from any company using Workable's career pages at jobs.workable.com.

Whether you're a recruiter tracking opportunities, a data analyst researching the job market, or building a job aggregation platform, this tool provides structured, ready-to-use job data.

Why use this scraper?

✅ Comprehensive Data - Extract 25+ fields per job including salary, benefits, qualifications, and full descriptions
✅ Fast & Reliable - Optimized for speed with configurable concurrency
✅ Flexible Filtering - Search by keywords, location, posting date, and more
✅ No Coding Required - Simple configuration with JSON input
✅ Production Ready - Built for large-scale data extraction with proxy support
✅ Fresh Data - Get the latest job postings from companies worldwide

Use Cases

🎯 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Track job openings at target companies
• Monitor competitor hiring trends
• Build talent pipelines for specific roles
• Identify companies actively hiring in specific locations

📊 Market Research & Analytics

• Analyze salary trends across industries
• Research in-demand skills and qualifications
• Track hiring patterns and job market dynamics
• Generate reports on employment opportunities

💼 Job Boards & Aggregators

• Populate job listings for niche job boards
• Keep job databases fresh with latest postings
• Build specialized job search platforms
• Aggregate remote work opportunities

🔍 Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor competitor hiring activities
• Identify expansion into new markets
• Track department growth and priorities
• Analyze job requirements and benefits offered

Input Configuration

The scraper accepts the following parameters to customize your job extraction:

Basic Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default	Required
startUrls	Array	List of Workable URLs to scrape (search, API, or detail pages)	[]	No
keyword	String	Search keyword to filter jobs (e.g., "software engineer")	""	No
location	String	Location filter (e.g., "remote", "london", "United States")	""	No
posted_date	String	Filter by posting date: anytime, 24h, 7d, 30d	anytime	No
results_wanted	Integer	Maximum number of jobs to extract	50	No

Advanced Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
maxPagesPerList	Integer	Maximum pages to fetch per search	25
maxConcurrency	Integer	Number of concurrent requests	10
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings (recommended for large scrapes)	null

Input Examples

Example 1: Search by Keyword and Location

{
  "keyword": "data scientist",
  "location": "remote",
  "posted_date": "7d",
  "results_wanted": 100
}

Example 2: Scrape Specific Company

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://jobs.workable.com/search?location=united-states"
  ],
  "results_wanted": 50
}

Example 3: Recent Tech Jobs in Europe

{
  "keyword": "software developer",
  "location": "Western Europe",
  "posted_date": "24h",
  "results_wanted": 200,
  "maxConcurrency": 15
}

Example 4: Using API URLs Directly

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://jobs.workable.com/api/v1/jobs?q=marketing&limit=100"
  ],
  "results_wanted": 150
}

Output Data

The scraper extracts comprehensive job information with the following fields per job listing:

Job Information

Field	Description
id	Unique job identifier from Workable
title	Job title/position name
company	Company name
department	Department or team
location	Full location string
date_posted	When the job was posted

Job Content

Field	Description
description_html	Full job description (HTML formatted)
description_text	Plain text description (cleaned, readable)
job_types	Array of job type tags (Full-time, Part-time, etc.)
url	Direct URL to the job posting

Sample Output

{
  "id": "12345",
  "title": "Senior Software Engineer",
  "company": "TechCorp Inc",
  "department": "Engineering",
  "location": "San Francisco, CA, United States",
  "date_posted": "2026-01-05",
  "description_html": "<div><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking...</p></div>",
  "description_text": "About the Role We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team...",
  "job_types": ["Full-time", "Remote"],
  "url": "https://jobs.workable.com/view/ABC123"
}

How to Use This Scraper

Step 1: Configure Your Input

Choose your search parameters based on your needs:

• Enter keywords to search for specific roles
• Add location filters to target geographic areas
• Set posting date to get fresh listings only
• Specify how many jobs you want to extract

Step 2: Run the Scraper

1. Click "Start" to begin extraction
2. The scraper will process your request automatically
3. Monitor progress in real-time
4. Wait for completion (typically 1-5 minutes for 100 jobs)

Step 3: Download Your Data

Export the results in your preferred format:

• JSON - For developers and API integration
• CSV - For Excel, Google Sheets, and analytics tools
• Excel - For business users and reporting
• HTML - For quick preview and sharing

Tips for Best Results

🚀 Optimize Performance

• Use proxy configuration for large-scale scraping (100+ jobs)
• Increase maxConcurrency (10-20) for faster extraction with paid Apify plans
• Set reasonable results_wanted limits to avoid timeouts

🎯 Get Better Matches

• Use specific keywords instead of broad terms
• Combine keyword + location filters for targeted results
• Use posted_date filter to get only recent opportunities
• Try both singular and plural forms (e.g., "engineer" vs "engineers")

💡 Common Patterns

• Remote Jobs: Set location to "remote"
• Specific Companies: Use startUrls with company-specific Workable pages
• Multiple Searches: Run separate instances for different keyword/location combinations
• Fresh Listings: Use posted_date: "24h" or "7d" for recent posts only

Integration & Automation

API Access

Use Apify's API to integrate this scraper into your applications:

curl -X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_ACTOR_ID/runs \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "keyword": "data analyst",
    "location": "United States",
    "results_wanted": 100
  }'

Webhooks

Set up webhooks to automatically process results when scraping completes.

Scheduling

Schedule regular scrapes to keep your job database fresh:

• Daily: Get new postings every morning
• Weekly: Track hiring trends over time
• Custom: Set any interval that suits your needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I scrape?

You can extract as many jobs as you need by setting the results_wanted parameter. For large extractions (1000+ jobs), we recommend using Apify proxy configuration.

How fresh is the data?

The scraper fetches live data directly from Workable's platform, ensuring you always get the most current job listings.

What format is the output?

Data is exported in JSON by default, but you can download in CSV, Excel, or HTML formats from the Apify platform.

Can I scrape specific companies?

Yes! Use the startUrls parameter with company-specific Workable URLs, or use keywords that match the company name.

Do I need proxies?

Proxies are recommended for large-scale scraping (100+ jobs) or frequent runs to avoid rate limiting. Apify provides built-in proxy support.

How long does scraping take?

Typical scraping speed:

• 50 jobs: 1-2 minutes
• 100 jobs: 2-4 minutes
• 500 jobs: 10-15 minutes

Speed depends on your concurrency settings and Apify plan.

Is this legal?

This scraper extracts publicly available job posting data. Always review and comply with Workable's terms of service and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

Support & Feedback

Need help or have suggestions?

• 📧 Contact via Apify platform messaging
• 💬 Community support in Apify Discord
• 🐛 Report issues through the actor's issue tracker
• ⭐ Rate and review to help others find this tool

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Start extracting job data now and unlock insights from thousands of companies hiring on Workable! 🚀