For years, IdealTraits sent jobs to Indeed using XML feeds - a file of job listings Indeed checked on a schedule. Thats until Indeed introduced a new method called the Job Sync API, a direct, real-time connection. IdealTraits uses the Job Sync API, so your jobs reach Indeed faster, update reliably, and stay compliant with Indeed's current requirements.
XML Feed
An XML feed is a large file of every active job. Indeed checked it only a few times per day, which meant:
Delays - New jobs, edits, or closures could take hours to reflect on Indeed.
Stale listings - Filled jobs sometimes lingered until the next feed refresh.
Job Sync API
Instead of Indeed checking a file, IdealTraits tells Indeed about changes the moment they happen:
Near real-time posting - Jobs go live on Indeed within minutes.
Instant updates and removals - Edits and closures take effect right away.
A Quick Comparison
| XML Feed | Job Sync API |
How jobs reach Indeed | Indeed pulls a file on a schedule | IdealTraits pushes changes directly |
Speed of updates | 6+ Hours | Minutes |
Job status feedback | None | Yes |
What You Need to Do
Nothing - IdealTraits handles it automatically. Questions about how your jobs appear on Indeed? Reach out to our support team.
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