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Automate LinkedIn job search and applications with Claude AI and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

This AI powered workflow automatically searches LinkedIn for relevant jobs, scores them using Claude AI based on your profile, sends personalized applications or connection requests, and logs every...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.if, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatanthropic

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Oneclick AI Squad.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate LinkedIn job search and applications with Claude AI and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Automate LinkedIn job search and applications with Claude AI and Google Sheets

This AI-powered workflow automatically searches LinkedIn for relevant jobs, scores them using Claude AI based on your profile, sends personalized applications or connection requests, and logs everything to a Google Sheet for tracking.

How it works

  1. Trigger - Runs on a schedule or via webhook to start a new job search
  2. Search LinkedIn - Fetches job listings based on keywords, location, and filters
  3. Filter & Deduplicate - Removes already-applied or seen jobs
  4. Analyze with Claude AI - Scores each job against your resume/profile
  5. Decision Gate - Only proceeds with jobs above your score threshold
  6. Apply or Connect - Sends Easy Apply or connection request to recruiter
  7. Log Results - Records all actions in Google Sheets for tracking

Setup Steps

  1. Import this workflow into your n8n instance
  2. Configure credentials:
  • LinkedIn OAuth2 - LinkedIn Developer Portal
  • Anthropic API - For Claude AI job scoring
  • Google Sheets - To track applications
  1. Update your profile/resume text in the Build Search Context node
  2. Set your job keywords and location preferences
  3. Activate the workflow

Sample Trigger Payload

{
 "keywords": "Product Manager",
 "location": "Bangalore, India",
 "experienceLevel": "mid-senior",
 "jobType": "full-time",
 "scoreThreshold": 70
}

Features

  • AI-powered job scoring based on your skills and experience
  • Duplicate prevention - tracks seen and applied jobs
  • Auto Easy Apply for matching jobs
  • Recruiter outreach with personalized messages
  • Full audit log in Google Sheets

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1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Receive Job Search Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Validate Input and Build Search Params

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Fetch LinkedIn Job Listings

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 9 - Fetch Individual Job Details

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 10 - Parse and Normalize Job Listings

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Check Already Applied (Google Sheets)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 12 - Skip Already Seen Jobs

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - Score Job with Claude AI

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.6

Block 14 - Claude AI Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatAnthropic - lmChatAnthropic
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Parse AI Score and Decide

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 16 - Check Score Threshold

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 17 - Submit Easy Apply Application

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 18 - Send Recruiter Connection Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 19 - Format Applied Job Result

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 20 - Format Skipped Job Result

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 21 - Log All Results to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 22 - Send Summary Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate LinkedIn job search and applications with Claude AI and Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 22
Categories Personal Productivity, AI Summarization
Author Oneclick AI Squad
Published 22 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13584/13584.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate LinkedIn job search and applications with Claude AI and Google Sheets do?

This AI powered workflow automatically searches LinkedIn for relevant jobs, scores them using Claude AI based on your profile, sends personalized applications or connection requests, and logs every...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Personal Productivity, AI Summarization use case.