Automate LinkedIn job alerts with J-Search API and SMTP email notifications

Automate LinkedIn Job Alerts with Google Sheets, J-Search (RapidAPI), and SMTP

---

Description Fetch LinkedIn-style job listings from the J-Search API using predefined parameters, then deliver a professional HTML job alert digest to your inbox via SMTP. Get actionable “Apply Now” links in your email—no manual searching required. ✉️💼

What This Template Does - Manual Trigger: Initiates the workflow on demand. - Set Preferences: Captures job search parameters (role, date, page count, country, language) from a Set node. - Job Listing Extraction: Uses HTTP Request to J-Search API with dynamic parameters from the Set node. - Categorizing Job Listings: Filters and structures job data (jobid, jobtitle, employmenttype, applylink) via JavaScript Code node. - Drafting HTML for Mail: Generates a LinkedIn-themed HTML email with job cards and “Apply Now” buttons. - Sending Job Listings via Mail: Delivers the job alert digest using SMTP, with a dynamic subject line.

Key Benefits - Save time with one-click manual or scheduled alerts. ⏱️ - Stay organized with clean, mobile-friendly job summaries. 📊 - Act faster using one-click “Apply Now” links. 🔗 - Refine job searches using flexible parameters in the workflow. 🧭

Features - Manual or scheduled workflow execution. - Set node for custom job search preferences. - HTTP Request node for dynamic API calls. - JavaScript nodes for filtering and HTML formatting. - LinkedIn-inspired, responsive HTML email. - SMTP email delivery with customizable sender/recipient.

Requirements - n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted). 🧩 - J-Search API access via RapidAPI; add x-rapidapi-key in n8n Credentials. 🔑 - SMTP email account (e.g., Gmail/Outlook) configured in n8n; set valid From/To addresses. 📧 - Set node configured with search parameters (query, page, numpages, date posted, country, language). - No Google Sheets integration required in this version (parameters set directly in workflow).

Target Audience - Job seekers automating their search. 👩‍💼 - Recruiters streamlining lead discovery. 🧑‍💼 - HR teams wanting timely candidate outreach. 🧠