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Integrate jobs from Personio into your company website via XML

 

This article explains how to integrate jobs from Personio in your company website via an XML. XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language, which provides a computer-readable data structure. See the other options to connect your career page to Personio.

Note
You will need support from a web developer or your IT department to set up the XML.

XML interface use cases

The XML method transfers automatically your jobs into your corporate career page. Once the Personio XML interface is set up, you only need to enter the jobs' information on Personio, avoiding further website maintenance.

  • Required set up: You need programming skills or support from a web developer. All technical requirements for the integration are available in our Developer Hub.
  • Jobs location: Your jobs are displayed on your corporate career page according to your corporate and preferred design.
  • Candidate experience: Candidates are redirected to your Personio career page to fill in the application form. They fill in the application form with their data and upload the necessary application documents.
  • Information transfer: All data and documents provided are transferred to Personio, creating a candidate profile that gets assigned to the corresponding job.

Publish jobs via XML

To publish jobs on your website via XML, activate the XML interface in Personio first. You can then integrate the XML feed into your website.

 

Activate XML feed 

For the system to create an XML feed, you need to activate it:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Recruiting > Recruiting.
  2. In the tab Career page, go to Activations.
  3. Activate the checkbox Enable XML feed.
  4. Then click Apply changes in the bottom-right corner.

When you publish a job, you can find it in XML format at youraccount.jobs.personio.de/xml. It is also available on your Personio parent career page (if activated).

The XML feed displays the jobs in German by default. To access them in English, add the parameter "language=en" at the end of your XML link. For example: youraccount.jobs.personio.de/xml?language=en.

 

Integrate the XML feed

A web designer or an IT expert must integrate your XML feed into your company website.

All form items and a practical example on how to set up the XML integration are available in our Developer Hub. The section About us is not transferred in the XML feed. 

To transfer candidate data into Personio, you can also use the Personio Recruiting API. 

 

Frequently asked questions

How can I enable the XML feed?
You can enable the XML feed by going to Settings > Recruiting > Career Page. Then, select your company or legal entity, and in Activations, click on Enable XML feed.
Are there separate XML feeds for legal entities?
There are no separate XML feeds for legal entities but you can either filter with the attribute legal entity or add keywords to your job description.
How can I integrate a job overview via XML?
Every website and method of integration is different. We recommend reading through our Developer Hub for further information. 
Can I integrate the XML feed into multiple websites?
Yes, the XML feed can be used on multiple websites.
Can the XML feed be displayed in different languages?
The values for the job and the job details will always be displayed in English, but the job description fields can be shown in different languages, depending on which languages it has been published in. Each language has its own link and can be found in the Developer Hub.
Can I use different labels for job details on my own career website?
Yes, you can decide what you want to display on your website.
How often should I sync the connection for updates?
We recommend syncing the connection at least once every hour to ensure data integrity. The development team managing your own career page is responsible for setting up the sync with the XML feed.
Are the XML feed and my website automatically updated if I change an attribute for a job?
Yes, the XML feed is automatically updated when something is changed on a job in Personio. If the change is not reflected, you can contact the responsible person for your own career page and check how often it is updated.
Do I need credentials to access the XML feed?
Credentials are not needed. You can access your XML feed via the following link: youraccount.jobs.personio.de/xml.
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