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Automated Upwork job alerts with Airtable & Slack

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2/3/2026
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Overview

This automated workflow fetches Upwork job postings using Apify, removes duplicate job listings via Airtable, and sends new job opportunities to Slack.

Key Features:

  • Automated job retrieval from Upwork via Apify API
  • Duplicate filtering using Airtable to store only unique jobs
  • Slack notifications for new job postings
  • Runs every 30 minutes during working hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

This workflow requires an active Apify subscription to function, as it uses the Apify Upwork API to fetch job listings.

Who is This For?

This workflow is ideal for:

  • Freelancers looking to track Upwork jobs in real time
  • Recruiters automating job collection for analytics
  • Developers who want to integrate Upwork job data into their applications

What Problem Does This Solve?

Manually checking Upwork for jobs is time-consuming and inefficient. This workflow:

  • Automates job discovery based on your keywords
  • Filters out duplicate listings, ensuring only new jobs are stored
  • Notifies you on Slack when new jobs appear

How the Workflow Works

1. Schedule Trigger (Every 20 Minutes)

  • Triggers the workflow at 20-minute intervals
  • Ensures job searches are only executed during working hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

2. Query Upwork for Jobs

  • Uses Apify API to scrape Upwork job posts for specific keywords (e.g., "n8n", "Python")

3. Find Existing Jobs in Airtable

  • Searches Airtable to check if a job (based on title and link) already exists

4. Filter Out Duplicate Jobs

  • The Merge Node compares Upwork jobs with Airtable data
  • The IF Node filters out jobs that are already stored in the database

5. Save Only New Jobs in Airtable

  • The Insert Node adds only new job listings to the Airtable collection

6. Send a Slack Notification

  • If a new job is found, a Slack message is sent with job details

Setup Guide

Required API Keys

  • Upwork Scraper (Apify Token) – Get your token from Apify
  • Airtable Credentials
  • Slack API Token – Connect Slack to n8n and set the channel ID (default: #general)

Configuration Steps

  1. Modify search keywords in the 'Assign Parameters' node (startUrls)
  2. Adjust the Working Hours in the 'If Working Hours' node
  3. Set your Slack channel in the Slack node
  4. Ensure Airtable is connected properly - you'll need to create a table with 'title' and 'link' columns.
  5. Adjust the 'If Working Hours' node to match your timezone and hours, or remove it altogether to receive notifications and updates constantly.

How to Customize the Workflow

  • Change keywords: update the startUrls in the 'Assign Parameters' node to track different job categories
  • Change 'If Working Hours': Modify conditions in the IF Node to filter times based on your needs
  • Modify Slack Notifications: Adjust the Slack message format to include additional job details

Why Use This Workflow?

  • Automated job tracking without manual searches
  • Prevents duplicate entries in Airtable
  • Instant Slack notifications for new job opportunities
  • Customizable – adapt the workflow to different job categories

Next Steps

  1. Run the workflow and test with a small set of keywords
  2. Expand job categories for better coverage
  3. Enhance notifications by integrating Telegram, Email, or a dashboard

This workflow ensures real-time job tracking, prevents duplicates, and keeps you updated effortlessly.

Automated Upwork Job Alerts with Airtable & Slack

This n8n workflow automates the process of finding new Upwork jobs based on predefined criteria, storing them in Airtable, and sending notifications to Slack. It helps freelancers and teams stay updated on relevant job postings without manual searching.

What it does

  1. Triggers on a Schedule: The workflow runs periodically (e.g., every hour) to check for new jobs.
  2. Fetches Upwork Search Terms from Airtable: It retrieves a list of search terms (keywords) from a specified Airtable base and table.
  3. Searches Upwork for Jobs: For each search term, it performs an HTTP request to the Upwork API to find relevant jobs.
  4. Filters New Jobs: It checks if the found jobs already exist in a dedicated Airtable "Jobs" table to avoid duplicates.
  5. Adds New Jobs to Airtable: New and unique jobs are added as new records to the Airtable "Jobs" table.
  6. Formats Slack Message: It prepares a formatted message containing details of the new job.
  7. Sends Slack Notification: The formatted job alert is sent to a designated Slack channel.

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • n8n Account/Instance: To run this workflow.
  • Airtable Account:
    • An Airtable Base to store your Upwork search terms.
    • An Airtable Table within that base to store the search terms (e.g., "Search Terms"). This table should have a column for the search keywords.
    • Another Airtable Table (e.g., "Jobs") to store the discovered Upwork jobs, including fields for job title, URL, description, etc.
    • Airtable API Key.
  • Upwork API Access: You'll need to configure the HTTP Request node with the correct Upwork API endpoint and any necessary authentication (e.g., API keys, tokens).
  • Slack Account: A Slack workspace and a channel where you want to receive job alerts. You'll need a Slack Bot Token or Webhook URL.

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the Workflow: Import the provided JSON into your n8n instance.
  2. Configure Credentials:
    • Airtable: Set up your Airtable credentials with your API key.
    • Upwork (HTTP Request): Configure the "HTTP Request" node with your Upwork API endpoint and authentication details. You will likely need to specify headers for authorization.
    • Slack: Set up your Slack credentials (e.g., Bot Token) or configure a webhook URL for the "Slack" node.
  3. Configure Airtable Nodes:
    • Airtable (Search Terms): Update the "Airtable" node (ID: 2) to point to your Airtable Base and Table containing the Upwork search terms. Specify the column name where your keywords are stored.
    • Airtable (Jobs): Update the "Airtable" node (for adding new jobs) to point to your Airtable Base and Table where new jobs will be stored. Ensure the field mappings are correct (e.g., Job Title, Job URL, Description).
  4. Configure the "Code" Node: This node is likely used for processing the Upwork API response and extracting relevant job data. You may need to adjust the JavaScript code to match the exact structure of the Upwork API response and the fields you want to store in Airtable and send to Slack.
  5. Configure the "If" Node: This node is crucial for filtering out duplicate jobs. It compares new job IDs/URLs with existing ones in your Airtable "Jobs" table. Ensure the comparison logic is correct for your Airtable setup.
  6. Configure the "Slack" Node: Specify the Slack channel where you want the alerts to be posted. Customize the message format if desired.
  7. Activate the Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow. It will run automatically based on the schedule defined in the "Schedule Trigger" node.

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