Data Dictionary

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Overview
Contains explanations and examples of all data fields available in the Indeed Jobs dataset.

This data dictionary is refreshed according to the latest changes in our data. 
All company information mentioned within this context is entirely fictional and is solely intended for illustrative purposes.
Data points by category
﻿Metadata﻿
﻿Employer information﻿
﻿Job ad information﻿
The data points in the example snippets have been rearranged for better grouping. To see where a specific data point stands, check the full data sample here.
Metadata
Record metadata
Data point
Description
Data type
meta
Contains metadata about the record
Object
created_at_date
Date when the record was initially scraped
Array of numbers (integer)
created_at_timestamp
Unix timestamp for when the record was first scraped
Float
updated_at_date
Date when the record was last updated
Array of numbers (integer)
updated_at_timestamp
Unix timestamp for when the record was last updated
Float
version_id
Identifier for the dataset version
String
source
Source from which the record was obtained
String
object
Type of data object or entity described
String
is_deleted
Indicates if the record is available on Indeed
Boolean
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Record metadata
"_meta": {
	"created_at_date": [
		2024,
		3,
		23
	],
	"created_at_timestamp": 1711193597.593582,
	"updated_at_date": [
		2024,
		11,
		1
	],
	"updated_at_timestamp": 1714526353.072543,
	"version_id": "edaaaea6",
	"source": "indeed",
	"object": "job",
	"is_deleted": false
},
"_meta": {
	"created_at_date": [
		2024,
		3,
		23
	],
	"created_at_timestamp": 1711193597.593582,
	"updated_at_date": [
		2024,
		11,
		1
	],
	"updated_at_timestamp": 1714526353.072543,
	"version_id": "edaaaea6",
	"source": "indeed",
	"object": "job",
	"is_deleted": false
},
﻿
Job posting metadata
Data point
Description
Data type
company_id
Employing company identifier in our database
String
expired
Indicates active job postings on Indeed
Boolean
id
Record identifier in our database
String
source_id
Record identifier on Indeed
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Job posting metadata
"id": "indeed_job_01e1c7b192023d17",
"source_id": "01e1c7b192023d17",
"expired": false,
"company_id": "www.example-company.com",
"id": "indeed_job_01e1c7b192023d17",
"source_id": "01e1c7b192023d17",
"expired": false,
"company_id": "www.example-company.com",
﻿
Data point
Description
Data type
is_sponsored
Marks whether the job is a sponsored ad
Boolean
is_featured_employer
Marks whether the company is a featured employer on the website
Boolean
is_urgently_hiring
Marks whether the card urgently hiring is displayed
Boolean
is_easy_apply
Marks whether the card easy apply is displayed 
Boolean
is_responsive_employer
Marks whether the card responsive employer is displayed
Boolean
is_multiple_candidates
Marks whether the card multiple candidates is displayed
Boolean
accepts_remote
Marks whether the company offers remote work possibility
Boolean
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Main details
"is_sponsored": false,
"is_featured_employer": false
"is_urgently_hiring": false,
"is_easy_apply": false,
"is_responsive_employer": false,
"is_multiple_candidates": false,
"accepts_remote": false
"is_sponsored": false,
"is_featured_employer": false
"is_urgently_hiring": false,
"is_easy_apply": false,
"is_responsive_employer": false,
"is_multiple_candidates": false,
"accepts_remote": false
﻿
Advertisement details
Data point
Description
Data type
advertisement_id
Advertisement identifier
String
advertisement_number
Advertisement number

Number (integer)
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Advertisement details
	"advertisement_id": "59519634-373-402",
	"advertisement_number": 2938830390970469
	"advertisement_id": "59519634-373-402",
	"advertisement_number": 2938830390970469
﻿
Employer information
Main details
Data point
Description
Data type
company
Hiring company
String
location
Job location
String
indeed_origin_country
Job country
String
company_website
Employer's profile on Indeed
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Main details
"company": "Example Company",
"location": "Kingston, NY 12401",
"indeed_origin_country": "United States",
"company_website": "https:/indeed.com/cmp/example-company"
"company": "Example Company",
"location": "Kingston, NY 12401",
"indeed_origin_country": "United States",
"company_website": "https:/indeed.com/cmp/example-company"
﻿
Employer ratings
Data point
Description
Data type
company_star_rating
Average star rating based on company reviews
Float
company_review_count
Number of company reviews
Integer
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Ratings
"company_star_rating": 3.3,
"company_review_count": 98,
"company_star_rating": 3.3,
"company_review_count": 98,
﻿
Job ad information
Main details
Data point
Description
Data type
url
Job posting URL on Indeed
String
title
Job title
String
description
Job position description

Note: contains control characters
String
job_type
Offered employment type
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Main details
"url": "https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01e1c7b192023d17",
"title": "Garden Center Laborer",
"description": "We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a desire to learn, who want to hit the ground running and love to work outside. Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live shrubs, trees, roses, perennials and seasonal items within a retail garden center. You will be responsible for following plan-o-grams, maintaining signage and aesthetics standards, as well as assisting shoppers inside a big-box garden center. Responsibilities: Display plant material according to set standards Ensure safe construction and location of displays Set up, restock, and take down marketing displays - reorganizing as needed and refilling displays as shipments arrive Maintain and help sell plant material - includes watering, signing, & pruning Converse with customers as they request assistance and/or have questions Effectively communicate with supervisor, store employees, other service teams Keep a clean work area Qualifications: Previous experience in merchandising, retail/sales, customer service, horticulture, landscaping, or other related fields preferred Ability to handle physical workload - consistently lift and move up to 60 lbs. throughout the day Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Deadline and detail-oriented Excellent communication & organizational skills Able to work both independently and with others Minimum age of 18 Reliable transportation & valid driver's license Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 \u2013 35 per week Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person",
"job_type": "Part-time",
"url": "https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=01e1c7b192023d17",
"title": "Garden Center Laborer",
"description": "We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with a desire to learn, who want to hit the ground running and love to work outside. Our goal as a company, and your responsibility as a merchandiser, will be excellent presentation/display and maintenance of live shrubs, trees, roses, perennials and seasonal items within a retail garden center. You will be responsible for following plan-o-grams, maintaining signage and aesthetics standards, as well as assisting shoppers inside a big-box garden center. Responsibilities: Display plant material according to set standards Ensure safe construction and location of displays Set up, restock, and take down marketing displays - reorganizing as needed and refilling displays as shipments arrive Maintain and help sell plant material - includes watering, signing, & pruning Converse with customers as they request assistance and/or have questions Effectively communicate with supervisor, store employees, other service teams Keep a clean work area Qualifications: Previous experience in merchandising, retail/sales, customer service, horticulture, landscaping, or other related fields preferred Ability to handle physical workload - consistently lift and move up to 60 lbs. throughout the day Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Deadline and detail-oriented Excellent communication & organizational skills Able to work both independently and with others Minimum age of 18 Reliable transportation & valid driver's license Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 \u2013 35 per week Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person",
"job_type": "Part-time",
﻿
Related URLs
Data point
Description
Data type
website
Company's website/career website
string
job_link
Job posting on the company's career site
string
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Related URLs
"website": "www.example-company.com/careers",
"job_link": "https://www.indeed.com/applystart?jk=01e145455554d1ab8e826555567cdbb&from=vj&pos=top&mvj=0&spon=0&sjdu=YmZE5d5THV8u75cuc0H6Y26AwfY51UOGmh3Z9h4OvXhehQMtJEjWU6b6AKkEZYh1BTeYh64EnQ2ugBkMs893TKsU9slnRwvr-MPI2KggqF6HxdGGDbdZU9MF5zx_Nlsj3oZrAeMfBg4v1MFrV7PwVH1yT5WHm1pCOZ5rthkWFAfPyDV0PUP5DOPeginra4_3CITeI_Azw3KcSOf4X9Vh1Q&asub=mob&astse=b42d8406276e6090&assa=2050",
"website": "www.example-company.com/careers",
"job_link": "https://www.indeed.com/applystart?jk=01e145455554d1ab8e826555567cdbb&from=vj&pos=top&mvj=0&spon=0&sjdu=YmZE5d5THV8u75cuc0H6Y26AwfY51UOGmh3Z9h4OvXhehQMtJEjWU6b6AKkEZYh1BTeYh64EnQ2ugBkMs893TKsU9slnRwvr-MPI2KggqF6HxdGGDbdZU9MF5zx_Nlsj3oZrAeMfBg4v1MFrV7PwVH1yT5WHm1pCOZ5rthkWFAfPyDV0PUP5DOPeginra4_3CITeI_Azw3KcSOf4X9Vh1Q&asub=mob&astse=b42d8406276e6090&assa=2050",
﻿
Salary
Data point
Description
Data type
salary
Offered salary details
Object
salary_min
Lower end of the salary range
Float
salary_max
Higher end of the salary range
Float
salary_type
Indicates the salary type for the job
String
salary_text
Additional notes
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Salary
"salary": {
        "salary_min": 15.0,
        "salary_max": 19.0,
        "salary_type": "HOURLY",
        "salary_text": "$15 - $19 an hour"
      }
"salary": {
        "salary_min": 15.0,
        "salary_max": 19.0,
        "salary_type": "HOURLY",
        "salary_text": "$15 - $19 an hour"
      }
﻿
Job benefits
Data point
Description
Data type
benefits
Offered benefits
Array of strings
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Benefits
"benefits": [
                "Dental care",
                "On-site parking"
            ],
"benefits": [
                "Dental care",
                "On-site parking"
            ],
﻿
Required qualifications
Data point
Description
Data type
qualifications
Required qualifications
Array of strings
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Qualifications
"qualifications": [
                "Bachelor's (Preferred)",
                "Total work: 1 year (Preferred)",
                "Academic counseling: 1 year (Preferred)",
                "English (Preferred)"
            ],
"qualifications": [
                "Bachelor's (Preferred)",
                "Total work: 1 year (Preferred)",
                "Academic counseling: 1 year (Preferred)",
                "English (Preferred)"
            ],
﻿
Shift schedule
Data point
Description
Data type
shift_schedule
Expected shift schedule for the job position
Array of strings
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Shift schedule
"shift_schedule": [
    "Weekends as needed",
    "Evenings as needed",
    "Holidays"
  ],
"shift_schedule": [
    "Weekends as needed",
    "Evenings as needed",
    "Holidays"
  ],
﻿
﻿

Data point	Description	Data type
meta	Contains metadata about the record	Object
created_at_date	Date when the record was initially scraped	Array of numbers (integer)
created_at_timestamp	Unix timestamp for when the record was first scraped	Float
updated_at_date	Date when the record was last updated	Array of numbers (integer)
updated_at_timestamp	Unix timestamp for when the record was last updated	Float
version_id	Identifier for the dataset version	String
source	Source from which the record was obtained	String
object	Type of data object or entity described	String
is_deleted	Indicates if the record is available on Indeed	Boolean

Data point	Description	Data type
company_id	Employing company identifier in our database	String
expired	Indicates active job postings on Indeed	Boolean
id	Record identifier in our database	String
source_id	Record identifier on Indeed	String

Data point	Description	Data type
is_sponsored	Marks whether the job is a sponsored ad	Boolean
is_featured_employer	Marks whether the company is a featured employer on the website	Boolean
is_urgently_hiring	Marks whether the card urgently hiring is displayed	Boolean
is_easy_apply	Marks whether the card easy apply is displayed	Boolean
is_responsive_employer	Marks whether the card responsive employer is displayed	Boolean
is_multiple_candidates	Marks whether the card multiple candidates is displayed	Boolean
accepts_remote	Marks whether the company offers remote work possibility	Boolean

Data point	Description	Data type
advertisement_id	Advertisement identifier	String
advertisement_number	Advertisement number	Number (integer)

Data point	Description	Data type
company	Hiring company	String
location	Job location	String
indeed_origin_country	Job country	String
company_website	Employer's profile on Indeed	String

Data point	Description	Data type
company_star_rating	Average star rating based on company reviews	Float
company_review_count	Number of company reviews	Integer

Data point	Description	Data type
url	Job posting URL on Indeed	String
title	Job title	String
description	Job position description Note: contains control characters	String
job_type	Offered employment type	String

Data point	Description	Data type
website	Company's website/career website	string
job_link	Job posting on the company's career site	string

Data point	Description	Data type
salary	Offered salary details	Object
salary_min	Lower end of the salary range	Float
salary_max	Higher end of the salary range	Float
salary_type	Indicates the salary type for the job	String
salary_text	Additional notes	String

Data point	Description	Data type
benefits	Offered benefits	Array of strings

Data point	Description	Data type
qualifications	Required qualifications	Array of strings

Data point	Description	Data type
shift_schedule	Expected shift schedule for the job position	Array of strings

Updated 06 Nov 2024

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