Automated Job Search: LinkedIn Jobs to Notion Board

A Python-based job scraping system that pulls LinkedIn listings into a structured Notion database. Repository: jobs-scrape-to-notion

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/namanvashistha/jobs-scrape-to-notion
cd jobs-scrape-to-notion

2. Install dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure Notion

Create a Notion integration at notion.so/my-integrations
Create a new Notion database
Share your database with the integration
Copy the database ID from its URL

4. Set environment variables

cp .env.example .env

Update .env with your credentials:

NOTION_API_KEY=your_integration_token
NOTION_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id

Key Features

Job Scraping

def fetch_jobs(search_terms, location, results_wanted=20):
    # Scrapes LinkedIn jobs based on multiple search terms
    # Returns a pandas DataFrame with job details

Notion Integration

Creates structured database entries
Handles rich text, URLs, dates, and company logos
Prevents duplicate entries
Manages API rate limits

Data Processing

Sanitizes input data
Formats salary ranges for Indian currency
Handles company metadata
Manages file attachments for logos

Running the Scraper

python main.py

Default configuration:

Search terms: [“Software Engineer”, “Backend”, “SDE”]
Location: India
Results per term: 20
Platform: LinkedIn

Customization

Modify main() in scraper.py:

search_terms = ["Your", "Preferred", "Terms"]
location = "Your Location"
results_wanted = 30  # Number of results per term

Error Handling

The system includes:

Comprehensive logging
Rate limit management
Duplicate prevention
Data validation

Why This Matters

Job hunting can be overwhelming when you’re tracking applications across multiple platforms. This tool helps you:

Centralize Job Listings: Keep all potential opportunities in one place
Stay Organized: Track application status, deadlines, and notes
Save Time: Automate the tedious process of copying job details
Make Better Decisions: Compare opportunities side-by-side in your Notion board

Future Enhancements

Potential improvements for this project:

Support for additional job platforms (Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.)
Automatic application status tracking
Email notifications for new matches
Resume tailoring suggestions based on job descriptions
Interview scheduling integration

Visit the repository for source code and detailed documentation.

This automation demonstrates how a few hundred lines of Python can save hours of manual work during your job search. The structured Notion database gives you a clear overview of all opportunities, making it easier to prioritize and track your applications.

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