How to search for new Indeed job postings with Google Sheets
I found a cool way to look for jobs on Indeed that are less than a day old. It’s pretty simple and uses Google Sheets. Here’s how it works:
- Get a Google API key (it’s free)
- Make a custom search engine for Indeed
- Put a script in Google Sheets
- Set it up to run by itself
The script searches Indeed for jobs matching what you want. You can change things like:
- Job title
- Where you want to work
- How new the job post should be
- If you want remote work
It puts all the info in a sheet for you. Things like:
- When the job was posted
- What the job is
- Company name
- Where it is
- How much it pays (if they say)
- Link to apply
You can make it look for new jobs every hour if you want. It’s great for finding new postings fast!
Has anyone else tried something like this? What do you think about using tech to help with job hunting?
thats pretty clever, i might give it a shot.
ive been using linkedin job alerts but they dont always catch everything. does your method pull from other job sites too or just indeed? might be cool to set up multiple sheets for different sites and compare results
I’ve experimented with a similar approach using Python and BeautifulSoup to scrape job listings. While effective, it required constant maintenance due to website changes. Your Google Sheets method seems more stable and user-friendly.
One caveat: relying too heavily on automated systems might cause you to miss opportunities from smaller companies or niche job boards. I supplement my automated searches with manual browsing of industry-specific sites and LinkedIn.
Also, consider setting up alerts for company names, not just job titles. Sometimes, desirable positions are poorly labeled but come from great employers.
Ultimately, these tools are fantastic for staying on top of new openings, but remember to tailor your applications. A quick, generic response rarely beats a well-crafted, personalized one.
I’ve actually used a similar method for job hunting, and it’s been a game-changer. Instead of Google Sheets, I set up an IFTTT applet that sends new Indeed listings straight to my email. It saved me hours of manual searching and helped me apply to positions quickly.
One tip I’d add is to be careful with your search terms. Too broad, and you’ll be overwhelmed with irrelevant listings. Too narrow, and you might miss good opportunities. I found it helpful to run a few different searches with varying levels of specificity.
Also, while automation is great, don’t forget the human element. I still made time to network and reach out to companies directly. The tech helped me cast a wider net, but personal connections often led to the best leads.
Has anyone else found ways to balance automated job searching with more traditional methods?