Block recruiter ads on popular job portals/sites (ex. seek.com.au)

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1.0.4
Update
October 20, 2015
Size
39.11KiB
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2
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Block Recruiters Ads Extension

This extension allows you to search for jobs on popular job portal/sites (ex. seek.com.au) without viewing ads posted by recruitment agencies.

Privacy
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When installing, the extension will mention that it can access data on *.seek.com.au. Rest assured that non of your private data is exposed or exploited by this extension.

FAQ
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1. Why am I still seeing some recruiters ads on seek.com.au?

Although most popular recruiters are filtered, some must have slip through my radar. You can help out by filling this form https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNyUkhGV2RVemFuaC1jOThZdWpUaUE6MQ

2. How can i suggest a features or enhancements?

You can suggest your ideas at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dDdlWk9mZXhDNFVfX0dfRUpHa19sVGc6MQ

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Any questions please contact me at http://www.davidtan.org/contact/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "content_scripts": [ { "include_globs": [ "*seek.com.au/JobSearch*", "*seek.com.au/*-jobs/*", "*seek.com.au/jobs*" ], "js": [ "jquery.min.js", "blocker.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.seek.com.au/*" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "description": "Block recruiter ads on popular job portals/sites (ex. seek.com.au)", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Block Recruiters Ads", "page_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_title": "Recruiter Ads Blocked!" }, "version": "1.0.4"}
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How to download and manually install Block Recruiters Ads extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Block Recruiters Ads extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Block Recruiters Ads extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Block Recruiters Ads extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Block Recruiters Ads extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Block Recruiters Ads extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Block Recruiters Ads Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Block Recruiters Ads extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Block Recruiters Ads extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Block Recruiters Ads extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Block Recruiters Ads extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Block Recruiters Ads extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Block Recruiters Ads extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Block Recruiters Ads extension file

Select and download the Block Recruiters Ads extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Block Recruiters Ads extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Block Recruiters Ads extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Block Recruiters Ads extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Block Recruiters Ads extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jimmy (ID: 00000008691966fe) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/04/2023 Does it actually work?

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Harry Yu (ID: 000000c4e5850849) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/10/2019 Honestly filter out some recruitment agencies but still quite a lot remaining.

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Baxter Healthcare (ID: 000000108b7a19dc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/31/2019 Doesn't work.

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Hannah (ID: 00000078eb718b48) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/07/2017 I still had quite a large amount of recruiter posted jobs coming up in my Seek searches, most were from large recruitment agencies such as Hays and Sinclair Recruitment. So even though it was said to be blocking recruiter ads, it wasn't.

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nilesh tandon (ID: 0000006a7475f773) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/07/2016 Great!!!