What is an XML feed?
An XML feed is files that include the content in specific tags or markup. Nowadays, recruitment companies use XML job feeds for a job posting to ensure that there is no important information missed out. In addition, it is the quickest way to post a job on job portals.
XML job feed allows job portals to share job postings to other recruitment platforms tied up with them. It can collect multiple job openings from different companies in a structured and organized way.
How to Post Jobs on JobGrin Using XML Job Feed?
For example, we have chosen JobGrin and explained the steps to post jobs using the XML job feed.
1. Register or login to JobGrin using this link.
2. Click on Submit XML Feed or directly go to this link and copy Jobgrin’s Example sample shown in the image below.
3. Now, create your URL using the example we copied in step 2. You can involve your website development team to generate URLs for you.
4. Paste your URL in the box and click on the submit button.
After submitting your XML feed, employers can update job posting-related data on the XML feed URL, and Jobgrin will fetch the data within 24 hours. In addition, employers can directly pause or activate.
Here is the list of mandatory elements to fill in Jobgrin’s XML feed.
JobGrin XML Feed Elements
| <?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”utf-8″?> | Declaration of version and encoding used in the XML file |
| Source | The Node-element |
| Publisher | Name of the publisher |
| PublisherURL | URL of the Job board’s ATS from which will publish the job will publish the job |
| Jobs data | Data of the requirement |
| Title | Job title of the requirement |
| Date | Date of the posting |
| Reference number | It is a unique identification number for identifying each job posted |
| Company URL | URL for the job description on your website. |
| Content Email | The email address which is associated with the Jobgrin.co.in |
| Company name | Name of the company that published the requirement |
| City | Enter the city with the requirement is located |
| State | Enter the state in which the requirement is located |
| Country | Enter the country in which the requirement is located |
| Postal Code | Postal code of the area in which the job is located |
| Description | Description of the job will be listed on JobGrin to write all the important points. |
Here are a few additional points that make your job posting complete and meaningful.
| Salary | Includes information about a package per year |
| Education | Education requirements needed to apply to this job |
| Job Type | Clarification of job type, full-time, full-time, field job, etc. |
| Category | Classification of the job category, fresher or experienced |
| Experience | Add experience requirements for the job |
Advantages of Using an XML Job Feed
Data Accuracy
A job posting contains many details (e,g. Job location, application deadline, experience, special conditions, and so on). Some data may be left out in traditional job postings. XML is a structured language ensuring that all the data tag’s information is filled and no information is left out. It makes an employer’s life easy.
Increased Engagement
As per JobBoardDoctor, 77% of job boards distribute jobs on other websites.
Suppose you have a job portal or a job listing website. In that case, partnering with another job board using an XML feed can increase the engagement of jobseekers on your website by 70 to 80% because of more job opportunities available on your website.
Save Time for the Recruiters.
Once the Job feed is created, a recruiter can update new job requirements in the XML feed, and the job portal will post it automatically. They don’t need to visit the websites and post jobs manually.
Easy Coding
The coding rules for XML files are very easy to understand. Therefore, even a person with no coding background can understand XML feed.
Markup Symbols are Extensible.
Markup symbols contain simple data, like experience details, qualification details, etc. We can add many markups in the XML feed to hold more information, and it won’t affect. This way, we can add more data to the Job posting.
Conclusion
Considering this all, we can say that XML job feeds are fast and easy to use; they make lives better for employers. It helps to pass accurate information and save time so recruiters can engage in other important jobs.
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