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An XML job feed is the easiest way to submit batches of jobs to our
site. Our system will check your feed once a day. Any jobs that were
included in a previous build of your feed that are no longer there will be
removed from the site. Scroll down to see our XML feed specification.
Once you have created a feed that matches our specification, you may submit it using this form:
Required fields are highlighted in red.
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<source>
<publisher>ABC Corporation</publisher>
<publisherurl>http://www.abccorporation.com</publisherurl>
<lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
<job>
<title>Marketing
Manager</title>
<date>Fri, 10 Dec 2009 21:49:30 GMT</date>
<referencenumber>unique123456</referencenumber>
<applyemail>jobs@abccorporation.com</applyemail>
<company>A&B
Company Inc.</company>
<city>Seattle</city>
<state>WA</state>
<country>US</country>
<postalcode>98101</postalcode>
<description>Looking for a
great marketing manager. Good people skills a plus.</description>
<compensation>
<salary-range>$80000-$90000</salary-range>
<salary-interval>year</salary-interval>
</compensation>
<jobtype><![CDATA[fulltime, parttime, contract,
permanent]]></jobtype>
<joblevel><![CDATA[1]]></joblevel>
<contactname>John Smith</contactname>
<category><![CDATA[Category1, Category2, CategoryN]]></category>
</job>
</source>
If you have an online application process you'd prefer to have job seekers
complete instead of receiving applications by email, you may specify an "applyurl"
tag instead of "applyemail":
<applyurl>http://www.abccorporation.com/jobs/job-apply.asp?jobid=1234</applyurl>
Notes on fields:
| title |
Job Title. Max length=50 characters |
| referencenumber |
max 50 characters. This number must be unique to the job, and must not change |
| applyemail |
See above: you can use an "applyurl" tag instead
of you have an online application form. |
| company |
This is the name of the company to display on the job
ad. If the direct employer is confidential, you may indicate the
name of the recruiting firm. |
| state |
2 character state abbreviation |
| salary-range |
Should include a dash between two dollar figures |
| salary-interval |
year or hour |
| joblevel |
1=internship, 2=entrylevel, 3=mid-career, 4=executive |
| contactname |
populate if you want the name of the recruiter/hiring
manager to display on the job |
| category |
You can specify one or multiple categories. See
category list below. |
The following is a list of valid categories for BestJobListings.com:
| Category |
| Architecture | | Banking | | Biotechnology | | Chemistry | | Communications | | Education | | Engineering - Computer | | Engineering - Electrical | | Engineering - Environment | | Engineering - General | | Engineering - Mechanical | | Entertainment | | Financial Services | | Graphic Design | | Healthcare | | Hospitality | | Human-Resources | | Insurance-Services | | Interior Design | | International Trade | | Law | | Management | | Manufacturing | | Media | | Medical | | Pharmaceuticals | | Publishing | | Quality-Assurance | | Real Estate | | Retail | | Sales | | Technical Writing | | Telecommunications | | Transportation | | Web Services | | Consumer Products | | Agriculture | | Administrative and Support Services | | Nonprofit/Community | | Information Technology | | Skilled Trades | | Business Services | | Other | | Government | | Law Enforcement |
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