• FILTERED
  • MATCHED
  • READY
  • HUMAN

How to find specific job openings with your AI

Connect ZipRecruiter to your AI client once. After that, you just tell your agent what kind of work you're looking for and it handles the search.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to find specific jobs?

Your AI uses the search_jobs tool to scan ZipRecruiter for roles that fit your criteria. You'll get a filtered list of openings based on your title, location, and pay needs. This breakdown shows how to set up those searches.

The results

What you get from these searches

The AI turns your natural language requests into precise database queries.

FILTERED

Targeted job lists

The AI pulls only the roles that meet your specific constraints. You won't have to sift through irrelevant postings.

MATCHED

Salary and location hits

The agent cross-references your pay requirements and preferred cities against the live database. It only shows what actually fits.

READY

Direct job details

You receive the specific details for each opening found. This makes it easy to decide which ones are worth applying for.

HUMAN

Your final decision

The AI finds the leads, but you decide which companies to contact. You remain in control of the actual application process.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for jobs.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and the ZipRecruiter database.

  1. Parse your criteria

    Your agent reads your request to identify the job title, the city, and the minimum salary you'll accept.

    search_jobs

  2. Query the database

    The AI executes a targeted search using the parameters it just extracted from your message.

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  3. Filter the results

    The agent checks the returned data to ensure every listing strictly follows your requirements.

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  4. Present the openings

    Your agent lists the matching jobs in a clean format so you can review them immediately.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts once you've connected ZipRecruiter.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual job title, city, and salary.

ZipRecruiter Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8t9XkN3uJtlT45wrS5zZcJa7mVIdP9M7DqCjChXg/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — ZipRecruiter capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ziprecruiter-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8t9XkN3uJtlT45wrS5zZcJa7mVIdP9M7DqCjChXg/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find me [Job Title] roles in [Location] that pay at least $[Salary].

  • Search ZipRecruiter for [Job Title] openings in [Location].

  • Are there any [Job Title] jobs in [Location] paying over $[Salary]?

  • Show me all [Job Title] openings near [Location] with a salary of $[Salary] or more.

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Start here

Connect ZipRecruiter once, then ask.

Click the link to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start searching immediately in your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the job search behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI apply to these jobs for me?

    No. The AI only finds and lists the job openings. You must handle the actual application process yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my ZipRecruiter profile?

    No. The search tool only reads data from the database to find matches. It cannot edit your personal account settings or profile.

  • 03

    Can I search for jobs in any city?

    Yes, as long as those jobs are listed in the ZipRecruiter database.

  • 04

    Will the AI find jobs that pay less than my requirement?

    No. The AI uses your salary requirement as a strict filter during the search process.

  • 05

    Can the AI save jobs to my account?

    No. The AI can find the jobs for you, but it does not have the ability to save or bookmark them in your ZipRecruiter account.

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