Recruiting teams can streamline their job posting process on Handshake by using an XML job feed. This setup allows you to automatically publish jobs at scale, saving time and ensuring consistency.
We recommend discussing this with your Handshake Customer Success Manager to discuss your goals around job posting and attribution.
Note: This feature is only available to Talent Engagement Suite partners.
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To find answers to common questions about XML job feed setup, check out the FAQs: XML Job Feed.
Benefits of using an XML Job Feed
Using an XML job feed to connect your ATS (Applicant Tracking System) with Handshake offers several key advantages:
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Save time and reduce manual work
- Automatically import job listings from your ATS into Handshake, eliminating the need for manual posting and reducing operational overhead.
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Automatically close expired jobs
- When a job is marked as closed in your ATS, the XML feed reflects this change and automatically archives the job in Handshake, ensuring that outdated job listings are removed.
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Enhance the candidate experience
- Provide job seekers with up-to-date job opportunities to avoid confusion and poor brand perception.
Get started
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Identify who is creating your XML job feed
Identify your IT/Ops partner, ATS administrator, or technical team responsible for job feed setup.
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Create your XML job feed using Handshake’s requirements
Share the XML feed requirements doc. with your feed provider to ensure formatting and field alignment.
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Obtain the URL
Your feed provider or IT/Ops partner will generate and provide you with an XML feed URL that points to your job listings.
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Add your XML URL to Handshake
In Handshake, navigate to your Company settings, click the Job Feed tab, and paste the XML job feed URL into the Job feed link field.
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Complete set up
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Work authorization: By default, all jobs will include “This job requires US work authorization.”
- You can choose to update this to another option, such as “This job is eligible for US visa sponsorship,” but the selected option will apply to all jobs in your feed.
- Benefits: These will not be selected by default. You’ll be able to choose from a list of standard benefits that apply across all jobs in your feed.
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Work authorization: By default, all jobs will include “This job requires US work authorization.”
Need help?
If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact our Support team for assistance.