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Finn.no Job Scraper

A powerful Apify actor that scrapes job listings from Finn.no, Norway's largest job board. Extract detailed job information including company details, contact information, job descriptions, and more.

🚀 Features

• Comprehensive Job Data: Scrapes job title, company, location, deadline, contact details, and full descriptions
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by industry, employment type, job duration, and location
• Smart Extraction: Uses intelligent text parsing to extract structured data from job pages
• Rate Limiting: Built-in delays and retry logic to avoid blocking
• Flexible Output: Clean, structured JSON output ready for analysis
• Recent Jobs Focus: Option to scrape only jobs posted in the last 24 hours

📊 Extracted Data

Each job listing includes the following fields:

{
"company":"Equinor ASA",
"title":"Senior Software Developer",
"location":"0473 Oslo",
"deadline":"15.12.2024",
"contactPerson":"John Doe",
"contactPosition":"HR Manager",
"contactPhone":"+47 123 45 678",
"workLanguage":"Norsk/Engelsk",
"description":"Full job description text...",
"fullJobLink":"https://www.finn.no/job/fulltime/ad.html?finnkode=123456789",
"scrapedAt":"2024-08-27T10:30:00.000Z"
}

⚙️ Input Configuration

Basic Settings

Advanced Filters

Industry Filters

Select from available industry options in the dropdown menu. The actor will automatically use the correct industry IDs:

Employment Type

Job Duration

🏃‍♂️ Usage Examples

Basic Job Search

{
"searchQuery":"python developer",
"location":"Oslo",
"maxPages":5,
"maxJobs":100,
"industry":["34","46"]
}

Oil & Gas Industry Focus

{
"searchQuery":"engineer",
"industry":["46","69"],
"location":"Stavanger",
"onlyNewJobs":true,
"maxJobs":150
}

IT Consultant Positions

{
"searchQuery":"consultant",
"industry":["34"],
"employmentType":["3947"],
"duration":["3952"],
"includeJobDescription":true
}

🔧 API Usage

With Apify Client (JavaScript)

import{ ApifyApi }from'apify-client';
const client =newApifyApi({
token:'YOUR_API_TOKEN',
});
const input ={
searchQuery:"data scientist",
location:"Oslo",
industry:["34","46"],
maxJobs:50
};
const run =await client.actor('YOUR_ACTOR_ID').call(input);
const{ items }=await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

With n8n

1. Add an Apify node to your workflow
2. Configure the actor ID and input parameters
3. Process the returned job data in subsequent nodes

With cURL

curl-X POST https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/YOUR_ACTOR_ID/runs \
-H"Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"\
-H"Content-Type: application/json"\
-d'{
 "searchQuery": "marketing manager",
 "location": "Bergen", 
 "maxJobs": 75,
 "industry": ["3", "34"]
 }'

📈 Performance & Limitations

Performance Tips

• Limit job descriptions: Set includeJobDescription: false for faster scraping
• Use specific filters: Industry and location filters reduce processing time
• Reasonable limits: Keep maxJobs under 500 for optimal performance
• Recent jobs: Enable onlyNewJobs for faster, more relevant results

Rate Limiting

• Built-in delays between requests (2-3 seconds)
• Automatic retry logic for failed requests
• Cookie consent handling
• Respectful crawling practices

Limitations

• Norwegian language: Job descriptions are primarily in Norwegian
• Dynamic content: Some job details may require JavaScript rendering
• Rate limits: Finn.no may block excessive requests
• Data accuracy: Extracted data depends on consistent page structure

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"No jobs found"

• Check if your search query and filters are too restrictive
• Verify location spelling (use Norwegian names)
• Try broader search terms

"Incomplete job data"

• Some jobs may have limited information available
• Contact details are not always public
• Enable includeJobDescription for more complete data

"Actor timeout"

• Reduce maxJobs or maxPages
• Disable job descriptions for faster processing
• Use more specific search filters

Error Messages

• "Invalid industry ID": Use industry IDs from the supported list above
• "Page not found": Location or search parameters may be invalid
• "Request timeout": Try reducing the scope of your search

🔄 Updates & Changelog

Current Version

• Comprehensive input validation and error handling
• Expanded industry filter options
• Improved contact information extraction
• Enhanced schema compatibility
• Added support for discovering custom filter IDs

📝 Output Format

Results are saved to the default dataset in JSON format. Each job is a separate item with all available fields populated. Missing information is marked as "N/A".

Sample Output

[
{
"company":"Telenor ASA",
"title":"Senior Data Engineer",
"location":"1366 Lysaker",
"deadline":"20.12.2024",
"contactPerson":"Anna Hansen",
"contactPosition":"Technical Recruiter",
"contactPhone":"+47 900 12 345",
"workLanguage":"Engelsk",
"description":"We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Analytics team...",
"fullJobLink":"https://www.finn.no/job/fulltime/ad.html?finnkode=987654321",
"scrapedAt":"2024-08-27T14:22:33.000Z"
}
]

📞 Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions about this actor:

• Check the Apify documentation
• Review common troubleshooting steps above
• Contact support through the Apify Console

📄 Legal & Ethics

This actor is designed for legitimate business use cases such as:

• Job market research and analysis
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Market intelligence and competitor analysis

Please ensure your use complies with:

• Finn.no's terms of service
• Norwegian data protection laws (GDPR)
• Respectful crawling practices

Note: This actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Finn.no. Use responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and terms of service.