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Automated Data Collection & Filtering

Automating Job Insights is a Python-based tool designed to streamline job market data collection and analysis. It processes job listings based on predefined criteria, enabling structured filtering and extraction of relevant insights. By automating data organization and analysis, the tool helps job seekers efficiently assess opportunities and make informed decisions.

⚠️ Problem Statement

Manually sorting through job listings is time-consuming and inefficient.

📈 Businesss Impact

✅ Speeds up job discovery by organizing relevant listings.
✅ Helps users analyze hiring trends and job market insights.
✅ Could be expanded into a data-driven job recommendation tool.

🏢 How Companies Use This

HR & recruitment teams leverage data aggregation tools to streamline candidate sourcing and market research.

Features

  • Automates job search based on custom parameters (e.g., role title, filters).

  • Extracts job titles and descriptions for further analysis.

  • Saves job data into a structured CSV file (job_data.csv) for easy review.

  • Handles pagination and ensures all relevant listings are collected.

  • Reduces time spent reviewing unsuitable job postings.

Future Enhancements

  • Filtering Script: A separate module to refine and analyze extracted job data.

  • Skill Matching: Implementing a feature to compare job descriptions against a predefined set of relevant skills.

  • Company & Location Extraction: Adding structured fields for company names and job locations.

  • More Robust Error Handling: Improving reliability when navigating dynamic pages.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.10+

  • Google Chrome

  • Chrome WebDriver (Ensure compatibility with your Chrome version)

  • Install Selenium

    pip install selenium

Running the Script

  1. Clone the Repo
    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/automating-job-data.git
  2. CD into the directory
    cd automating-job-data
  3. Run It
    python automating\_job\_data.py
  4. The extracted job data will be saved as job_data.csv on your Desktop.

Contribution

This project is in active development. If you have ideas for improvements or want to contribute, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

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