How to Track Job Postings Automatically in 2025

Finding the perfect job often comes down to timing. The best positions fill quickly, sometimes within days of posting. Manual checking of company career pages is tedious and unreliable.

Why Automate Job Tracking?

The job market moves fast:

• Top positions receive 250+ applications on average
• First-day applicants are 3x more likely to get interviews
• 65% of jobs are filled within 2 weeks of posting

What to Monitor

Company Career Pages

The most valuable pages to track:

• /careers or /jobs pages of target companies
• Department-specific job listings
• Remote work opportunity pages
• Graduate/internship program pages

Job Boards

Monitor filtered searches on:

• LinkedIn job search results
• Indeed company pages
• Glassdoor listings
• Industry-specific job boards

Setting Up Job Monitors

Step 1: Create Your Target List

Identify 10-20 companies you'd love to work for. Don't just focus on big names—include:

• Growing startups in your field
• Companies with great culture reviews
• Organizations aligned with your values

Step 2: Find the Right URLs

Look for pages that list relevant positions:

• Direct career page URLs
• Filtered job board searches (by role, location, etc.)
• Team-specific hiring pages

Step 3: Configure Alerts

For job hunting, speed matters:

Monitor Type	Check Frequency	Alert Method
Dream company	Every 6 hours	Email + Push
Target list	Daily	Email
General search	Weekly	Digest

Advanced Strategies

Monitor the "About" Page

Companies often hint at growth plans before posting jobs. Watch for:

• "We're hiring!" banners
• Team expansion announcements
• New office locations

Track LinkedIn Company Pages

Monitor company updates for hiring announcements before official postings appear.

Best Practices

1. Be specific - Monitor filtered searches, not entire job boards
2. Check regularly - Even with automation, review alerts promptly
3. Prepare in advance - Have your resume and cover letter templates ready
4. Act fast - Apply within 24 hours of receiving an alert

Conclusion

Automated job monitoring gives you a significant advantage in competitive job markets. Stop refreshing career pages manually—let Drifter do the work while you focus on preparing stellar applications.

Start monitoring jobs for free and never miss an opportunity again.