Automate Your Upwork Job Search with AI
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Streamline your Upwork job hunting process by automating the search and notification of new opportunities. This workflow leverages AI to find relevant jobs, check for duplicates, and notify you instantly. Save time and never miss a great gig again.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the tedious process of searching for freelance jobs on Upwork. It's designed to run on a schedule, identifying new job posts that match your criteria. The system intelligently avoids duplicate entries by checking against your existing database before adding new jobs. Upon discovery, it can instantly notify you via Slack, ensuring you're always the first to know about lucrative opportunities. Configure it to scan for specific skills like Python or Java, and set your preferred proxy country to refine your search. This solution is perfect for freelancers looking to maximize their efficiency and increase their chances of landing their next project.
Key Features
- Automated Upwork Job Scraping: Continuously monitors Upwork for new job postings based on your specified search terms.
- Smart Duplicate Prevention: Utilizes MongoDB to store previously found jobs, preventing redundant notifications and data clutter.
- Scheduled & Intelligent Execution: Runs at custom intervals and includes a conditional trigger to only operate during specified working hours.
- Real-time Slack Notifications: Get instant alerts in your Slack #general channel with key job details for quick review.
- Customizable Search Parameters: Easily define the Upwork URLs and proxy locations for tailored job discovery.
How To Use
- Set Up Credentials:
- Ensure you have a MongoDB account and provide its credentials.
- Configure a "Query Auth" credential in n8n with your Apify API token as the
token. - Add your Slack credentials.
- Configure the Schedule:
- Adjust the "Schedule Trigger" node to define how often you want the workflow to run (e.g., every 10 minutes).
- Define Search Parameters:
- In the "Assign parameters" node, update the
startUrlsarray with the Upwork search queries you are interested in (e.g., for 'python' and 'java' jobs). - Optionally, set the
proxyCountryCodeto your preferred location.
- In the "Assign parameters" node, update the
- Review and Refine:
- The "If Working Hours" node allows you to set a time window for the workflow to operate. Adjust the hours as needed.
- The "Find Existing Entries" node queries MongoDB for previously saved jobs. Ensure your MongoDB collection name is set correctly ('n8n' is used here).
- The "Output New Entries" node merges results, and then the "Add New Entries To MongoDB" node inserts new jobs into your database.
- Customize the "Send message in #general" node to format your Slack notifications exactly how you prefer.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "1171cbe5-9a60-4026-b767-1594afb96a77",
"name": "Automate Your Upwork Job Search with AI",
"nodes": 11,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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