LinkedIn Hiring Signal Scraper — Jobs & Prospecting Using Bright Data
Discover recent job posts from LinkedIn using Bright Data's Dataset API, clean the results, and log them into Google Sheets — for both job hunting and identifying high-intent B2B leads based on hiring activity.
Bright Data API Key
→ Add in the HTTP Request headers:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_BRIGHTDATA_API_KEY
Google Sheets OAuth2
→ Connect your account in n8n to allow read/write access to the spreadsheet.
job_poster
and base_salary
).📄 Copy the Google Sheet Template:
Click here to make your copy
→ Rename for each campaign or client.
Form fields include:
This workflow gives you a competitive edge —
📌 For candidates: Be first to apply.
📌 For sellers: Be first to pitch.
All based on live hiring signals from LinkedIn.
File → Make a copy
The form allows you to define what kind of job posts you want to scrape.
Fields:
New York
, Berlin
, Remote
CMO
, AI Architect
, Ecommerce Manager
US
, UK
, IL
💡 Pro Tip:
For best results, set the filter inside the workflow to:
time_range = "Past 24 hours"
or "Last 7 days"
This keeps results relevant and fresh.
The workflow sends a request to Bright Data with your input.
Example API Call Body:
[
{
"location": "New York",
"keyword": "Marketing Manager",
"country": "US",
"time_range": "Past 24 hours",
"job_type": "Part-time",
"experience_level": "",
"remote": "",
"company": ""
}
]
Bright Data will start preparing the dataset in the background.
The workflow includes a Wait Node and Polling Loop that checks every few minutes until the data is ready.
You don't need to do anything here — it's all automated.
Once Bright Data responds with the full job post list:
✔️ Nested fields like job_poster and base_salary are flattened
✔️ HTML in job descriptions is removed
✔️ Final data is formatted for export
The final cleaned list is added to your Google Sheet (first tab).
Each row = one job post, with columns like:
job_title, company_name, location, salary_min, apply_link, job_description_plain
You search for:
Now you've got a live list of roles — with salary, recruiter info, and apply links.
→ Use it to apply faster than others.
You search for:
And find companies hiring growth marketers.
→ That's your signal to offer help with media buying, SEO, CRO, or your relevant service.
Use the data to:
Bright Data API Key
Used in HTTP headers: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_BRIGHTDATA_API_KEY
Google Sheets OAuth2
Allows n8n to read/write to your spreadsheet
📄 Google Sheet Template:
Make your copy here
⚙️ Bright Data Dataset API:
Visit BrightData.com
📬 Personalization works best when you act quickly.
Use the freshest data to reach out with context — not generic pitches.
This workflow turns LinkedIn job posts into sales insights and job leads.
All in one click. Fully automated. Ready for your next move.