🎣 Automate LinkedIn job alerts with J-Search API and SMTP email notifications
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Description
Automate LinkedIn Job Alerts with Google Sheets, J-Search (RapidAPI), and SMTP
Description
Fetch LinkedIn-style job listings from the J-Search API using predefined parameters, then deliver a professional HTML job alert digest to your inbox via SMTP. Get actionable “Apply Now” links in your email—no manual searching required. ✉️💼
What This Template Does
- Manual Trigger: Initiates the workflow on demand.
- Set Preferences: Captures job search parameters (role, date, page count, country, language) from a Set node.
- Job Listing Extraction: Uses HTTP Request to J-Search API with dynamic parameters from the Set node.
- Categorizing Job Listings: Filters and structures job data (job_id, job_title, employment_type, apply_link) via JavaScript Code node.
- Drafting HTML for Mail: Generates a LinkedIn-themed HTML email with job cards and “Apply Now” buttons.
- Sending Job Listings via Mail: Delivers the job alert digest using SMTP, with a dynamic subject line.
Key Benefits
- Save time with one-click manual or scheduled alerts. ⏱️
- Stay organized with clean, mobile-friendly job summaries. 📊
- Act faster using one-click “Apply Now” links. 🔗
- Refine job searches using flexible parameters in the workflow. 🧭
Features
- Manual or scheduled workflow execution.
- Set node for custom job search preferences.
- HTTP Request node for dynamic API calls.
- JavaScript nodes for filtering and HTML formatting.
- LinkedIn-inspired, responsive HTML email.
- SMTP email delivery with customizable sender/recipient.
Requirements
- n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted). 🧩
- J-Search API access via RapidAPI; add
x-rapidapi-keyin n8n Credentials. 🔑 - SMTP email account (e.g., Gmail/Outlook) configured in n8n; set valid From/To addresses. 📧
- Set node configured with search parameters (
query,page,num_pages,date posted,country,language). - No Google Sheets integration required in this version (parameters set directly in workflow).
Target Audience
- Job seekers automating their search. 👩💼
- Recruiters streamlining lead discovery. 🧑💼
- HR teams wanting timely candidate outreach. 🧠
Step-by-Step Setup Instructions (Concise)
- Configure the Set node with desired job search parameters.
- RapidAPI: Subscribe to J-Search API and add the API key in n8n Credentials. 🔑
- SMTP: Connect your email account in n8n Credentials; set From/To in the workflow. ✉️
- Import the workflow, assign credentials, and replace placeholders. 📥
- Rename the email node to “Sending Job Listings via Mail.” 🏷️
- Run manually or schedule with a Cron node as needed. ⏲️
Security Best Practices
- Never hardcode API keys—use n8n Credentials. 🔐
- Restrict access to credentials within your workspace. 🛡️
- Remove personal email addresses before sharing templates. 🧹
- Monitor executions for failures or anomalies. 📜
🔗 Nodes Used
Send Email, HTTP Request
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File