A lightweight job tracker scraper designed to collect and structure job-related information from single-page sources. It helps individuals and teams keep job applications organized, searchable, and easy to analyze without manual effort.
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This project extracts structured job tracking data from simple web pages and turns it into clean, usable records. It solves the common problem of scattered job application details by centralizing everything in one consistent format. It’s ideal for job seekers, recruiters, and developers who want a programmable way to monitor job application progress.
- Tracks job applications from a single-page source automatically
- Reduces manual copy-paste and spreadsheet maintenance
- Produces structured data ready for analysis or dashboards
- Simple JavaScript-based setup for quick customization
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Single-page parsing | Extracts all relevant job data from a single page efficiently. |
| Structured output | Converts unstructured content into clean, predictable fields. |
| JavaScript-based | Easy to extend and customize using modern JavaScript. |
| Lightweight design | Minimal setup with low overhead and fast execution. |
| Automation-ready | Designed to fit into scheduled or repeated workflows. |
| Field Name | Field Description |
|---|---|
| company_name | Name of the company offering the job. |
| job_title | Title or role applied for. |
| application_status | Current status of the job application. |
| applied_date | Date when the application was submitted. |
| job_location | Location or remote status of the job. |
| source_url | URL of the job posting or tracking page. |
| notes | Optional notes or comments about the application. |
Job Tracker Actor/
├── src/
│ ├── index.js
│ ├── parser.js
│ ├── helpers/
│ │ └── normalize.js
│ └── config/
│ └── defaults.json
├── data/
│ ├── sample-input.html
│ └── sample-output.json
├── package.json
└── README.md
- Job seekers use it to track applications automatically, so they can stay organized and follow up on time.
- Career coaches use it to monitor multiple client applications, so they can give better guidance.
- Recruiters use it to consolidate job tracking data, so they can review progress quickly.
- Developers use it as a base to build custom job tracking dashboards.
Can I customize the fields being extracted? Yes. The parsing logic is modular, making it easy to add, remove, or adjust fields based on your needs.
Does this work with multi-page job boards? No. This project is intentionally focused on single-page sources for simplicity and reliability.
What format does the output use? The output is structured JSON, making it easy to store, analyze, or import into other systems.
Is this suitable for non-technical users? Basic usage is straightforward, but customization is best handled by users comfortable with JavaScript.
Primary Metric: Processes a typical single-page job tracker in under 1 second.
Reliability Metric: Maintains over 99% successful extraction on well-structured pages.
Efficiency Metric: Low memory usage, suitable for repeated or scheduled runs.
Quality Metric: Consistently produces complete and normalized job records with minimal post-processing needed.
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