Indeed.com is known for its simple web interface, expansive job pool, and popular app. The site was launched in 2004 and introduced its pay-per-click advertising model in 2005. It has consistently been a leader in the job search industry with an average of 180 million unique visitors per month.

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The Good

Price range
Reach
Special features
Experience

Price Range

Employers have two standard options to post job listings with Indeed. Post a job for free

Listing appears in general search results
Can accept mobile applications only
Manage candidates directly from Indeed account

Sponsor jobs for $5+/day

Listing appears above free listings in sponsored search results (these jobs receive up to five times more clicks than the free listings)
Pay only when people click on jobs, up to the amount set in budget
Can reach more candidates through desktop, mobile, and job alerts

For businesses with large numbers or especially ambitious hiring goals, Indeed's sales team can help design a custom hiring campaign.

Reach

180 million people visit Indeed.com every month, and the company has a talent database of over 60 million resumes. Indeed's services are available in over 50 countries and in 28 languages.

Special Features

Users can operate the salary search bar to find the median salary of all current jobs matching the search query-which could include a mix of skills, keywords, and job titles. This search tool is keyword-based and uses market rates rather than data from previous years.
Indeed's extensive resume database has more than 60 million resumes-all of which can be searched and viewed for free on Indeed. Employers can contact their first 100 candidates for free, and then pay $1 per contact after that.
Company pages within Indeed allow businesses to build their talent brand for free. Company pages can include photos, stories, reviews, announcements, and other company information that can give job candidates insights about potential employers. Employers can also engage with customers by responding to reviews.

Experience

Indeed was established in 2004 in Austin, TX.

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The Bad

Resources and learning materials
Customer support

Resources and Learning Materials

Indeed's learning materials are scarce. Aside from a few job search tips, there is a press room that covers company media coverage and news, and as well as a blog that is about average compared to other job search blogs. We did find one article particularly amusing though: comparing the home city labor markets of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 NBA Finals.

Customer Support

Indeed's help center addresses account issues, job alerts, job search tips, resume file management, and applying for a job. For further concerns, users can submit a request to be contacted via email after declining a few suggested topics. While this is a pretty efficient way of handling queries, Indeed would come across as more customer-friendly if a ticket could be submitted without needing to jump through any hoops.

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The Bottom Line

Indeed is a fantastic search engine for both employers and job seekers. Job seekers have the option of selecting different salary ranges as part of the advanced search-an important option that really should be the norm among job search engines, but is surprisingly not! Employers can pay for services in small increments ($1 for each resume contact after 100 free, $5 for each sponsored job posting per day) rather than committing to a full month of services that may or may not be fully utilized.

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Tera Agee

I found my last job through them and was matched perfectly with the employer.

4 weeks ago

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Jewelleah Kempers Los Angeles, CA

I used Indeed Job finding website service when i was looking for a job in the real estate and marketing industries. Indeed provided an in depth questionaire to hone in on relevant jobs that met my criteria and i was given dozens of job leads to look into. Every day i would receive several fresh new job ooenings to apply for and as a result, i quickly found a great job that matched my skills and experience. Indeed is an excellent leads source for tons of quality jobs with applications instantly submitted and recommendations based on your search criteria that really narrow down the search time for relevant jobs!

3 years ago Edited September 23, 2022

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I use Indeed almost every week. My job is to help students find internships in their local communities. Indeed has been a great resource to assist in finding potential agencies in areas outside of my local area. I have also used this service in past job searches. I like that is comprehensive and easy to use. You can search for a multitude of different job functions within this site. I highly recommend Indeed.

1 year ago

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mary martin Bossier City, LA

I have actually found multiple jobs on indeed! The process for applying once your resume is saved on there is super quick and easy and I have gotten responses through indeed when no other service even bothered. Their information for the jobs that are offered is accurate, excellent and up-to-date! If you're looking for a job go to indeed because for a job searcher it is free of charge! You will be happy you did!

2 years ago

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Kevin Ortiz

Out of all the current apps, I use to maintain my self viewing professional offers. I believe in D is the most complete. I am able to watch and monitor, predetermined suggestions for key searches, that I establish. I find this to be extremely useful. The app is easy to navigate, and I believe provides very reliable information in terms of job postings. That would be on the applicant site however, also as a recruiter, I’ve seen that requisitions reflect quicker than in other platforms.

2 years ago

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David Adrian Morales Weslaco, TX

I love Indeed. Resume building/uploading is easy. Cover letters submission is easy. Skills evaluation feature is great. I like the Job matching. 1 button apply is a good feature. Organizing your job search feature is good. Correspondence with employers is good. Ive gotten jobs off of Indeed to include my current job as a substitute teacher. Best of, its free!

2 years ago

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JR Parrish Lexington, NC

I've been using indeedJobs for years+ now and I've some pretty good experience with it so far. I've had and worked 2 full time jobs from there,3 part times and 1 temporary job I found listed on there. And not to mention the multiplitude of job interviews n person and over the phone I've had also is good. Haven't found a a good job that sticks yet,but some tweaks here and there on my indeed resume should do the trick especially how u can update your resume anytime when you've had new experiences with jobs and work related objectives.

3 years ago

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Eddie Rios Ogden, UT

Indeed is my favorite job search tool. It has a wealth of opportunity and is considered a strong asset with any the job hunt. It allows for easy searches and can keep you resume online for more outreach. It is simply on of the easiest, best supported, and well liked job portals out there. It cannot be recommended enough. For stability, privacy, and results, I have used Indeed and have been grateful for its job hunting results.

5 years ago

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Michelle Bray Pleasant Grove, UT

indeed.,com is a top notch search engine for jobs. I knew what I wanted from my future job: Full benefits, full time, paid vacation, a specific wage, within a certain distance from my home etc...I fine tuned my job search with the parameters I listed above. Thousands of job were available. I sifted through the jobs and applied with my resume and cover letter. I was able to perform job assessments to allow any employer to review. Perspective employers contacted me through the site. I was able to look at my job contact history to keep track of my interviews. I highly recommend Indeed com if you or someone you know is in need of a job.

4 years ago

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Bittermac Lawndale, CA

This is one of the main sites I have used when searching for a job in the past, including my current company. Lots of different search options, including age of job posting. This is a critical thing. In my experience, when a posting is on there for over 30 days, they are either fishing for resumes for the future or the position is continually open. (ie...high turnover.) I like to search for about a dozen different settings rather than a "One filter fits all" type of search board. Also, I have been on the hiring side using Indeed. Easy, robust and got a lot of suitable resumes with very few bad fits. Used it before, will use it again.

4 years ago

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Brandon Griess Houston, TX

Coined the market for seekers and employers to connect. Indeed to linkedIn is like craigslist to facebook. Indeed is opportunity in posts by area, and linkedIn is a professional profile. Its funny how they are trying to offer what the rival offers more and more. However indeed has provided the connection to 2 major life altering jobs I have acquired and LinkedIn is what I would include as a back up to provide a sort of public or peer verified proof of credential. Together they are great, alone I would choose Indeed, but realistically you should use both. Every other platform is a waste unless they have captured a niche community over an occupation. Indeed- in trying to provide a negative remark or issue with indeed, I can not think of one, they are working their way through things like using your indeed resume to apply for a job, and most let you, I absolutely hate coming across a company that requires you to fill put their specific application and refuse to use the indeed format to make it easier. Not indeeds fault. I do wish they had a better template to provide resume info, or maybe one that can be made to be unique to you. Not using indeed? You must not need that job, Or maybe your tech-challenged and didnt even make it passed the first level of the job interview……. indeed is a platform that naturally filters out the technology incompetent.

4 years ago

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Janery Astacio-Marrero

I’ve been on LinkedIn for years, and it’s been fantastic for my professional growth. The networking opportunities are endless. The job search feature is really helpful, and I love the ability to showcase my skills and experience.

1 year ago

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Janessa P Logan, UT

I love that this is such a simple job search and I can search for a job without putting so many details about myself into the search. It is straightforward and connects me with the jobs I am looking for (once I find them). Sometimes the search can be a bit difficult though.

1 year ago

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Amani Patel Harrisonburg, VA

The best job search engine I have used. Provides relevant, meaningful, and valuable jobs, with little insights about degrees/certifications needed. I like the ease of navigating the website and ability to save jobs. I always go to Indeed first to search for jobs!

1 year ago

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Joseph Faenza Washington, DC

I have been using indeed for roughly the past year to find another job, and it has been easy to use the website and the mobile app. I have had three interviews so far and during the early stages of the interview process, everything was handled through the messaging part of indeed online and it has been very easy to use.

2 years ago

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Nini

This is a great website to search career opportunities. Also, Indeed.com is one of the best with the latest jobs and making it easy to access what you're looking for by uploading your resume and being specific of what you're looking for. Employers contact you by emails or texts.

2 years ago Edited July 17, 2023

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Allan Freedman Monrovia, MD

Our go to job platform. Easy to use and lots of exceptional tools to help power up a job listing or a job search. For job listings, it offers great suggestions to power up the listing and, most importantly, the process of going through applications. Highly recommend!

2 years ago

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Jeremy Summa Inverness, FL

Indeed makes it so easy to upload your resume and let you search for a career of your choosing. You can search by a specific kind of position and also companies can see and contact you. I found my current position working in IT and I was able to interview with many companies and decide what was the best fit for me.

2 years ago

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Claudia Ruiz Hialeah, FL

The best place to find a job, there are always job listings for different occupations, no matter what you do, you will find the job you need here. In addition, it is a safe place to enter your resume without problems, I have been using it for years and I highly recommend it.

3 years ago

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Who Knows

Indeed is a great site for people looking for a job. I use indeed regularly when searching for work. They truly narrow down your search of jobs to fit your liking. Plus, i love that your resume is always pushed out to hiring employers.

3 years ago

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Carlos M. Hercules, CA

I like indeed because you can find all kinds of jobs listed there. This is where I've been searching my jobs for the past years. easy to use. you can set emails to remind you of new jobs. number one site mostly everyone uses to search for jobs, or post jobs.

3 years ago

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Mnm420 Clearwater, FL

I have obtained a few jobs through indeed.com. It has a feature where employers can find you and contact you based on their criteria. It keeps your resume on your account and makes it super easy to apply for a job with just a couple of clicks. They have job offers of every type and location. I often consult the company reviews because it is an excellent source for really learning about a company because who knows better than those on the inside?

3 years ago

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James Goodman Silverdale, WA

Indeed is my go to source for job hunting. I found a career, that I didn't know I needed. I now love my job and Indeed got me here. They're information, recommendations, and insights can help anyone seeking a true and fulfilling career.

4 years ago

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Morgan Tennant Idaho Falls, ID

Indeed is a great website from which I’ve gotten many job offers from. They send me emails when a company has reviewed my resume and when they decide to offer an interview or not. Next time I look for a job it will be through indeed!

4 years ago

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Lizzy Puentes Abingdon, MD

Indeed is such a great resources for finding jobs. The website and app is easy to navigate with filters to specify wha type of job you are searching for. Each job has a job description and some have the option to apply right on the indeed page.

5 years ago

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Annabella San Jose, CA

Indeed gave me many options for jobs, and was very helpful in resume transfer. My only issue with Indeed is that I wish they held employers more accountable for replying to applicants through their app. You could apply to 40 jobs, and not receive a response from the app at all for any of them. They should keep employers accountable for checking their Indeed advertisements.

6 years ago

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Jen Paxman Lehi, UT

I used the Indeed website to find both my husband and myself our most recent jobs. The website is easy to navigate and easy to specify the type of job you are looking for. We were able to quickly find jobs that we were qualified for, but that were also within our desired pay scale and location. I would recommend Indeed to anyone looking for a job.

6 years ago

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Tanner Hales Pleasant Grove, UT

By far the best job search site out there. I have always had the best luck with indeed. In my opinion, more companies use indeed than any other. The search and filter features make it easy to narrow down what jobs are the best fit for me. Very easy to use, and definitely my favorite.

7 years ago

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Cassidy Gundersen Orem, UT

I found my current job by using Indeed. I think it’s the most comprehensive job search site out there. It seemed like there were more job listings on Indeed than anywhere else. I’ll probably use it again if I need to look for another job, or if I’m helping someone else find a job.

7 years ago

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Charlotte P Herriman, UT

I have used Indeed twice to find a new place of employment. I highly recommend this app as it helped me find my current job which I am absolutely in love with. I was able to narrow my search and enter parameters that were important in my job search. Applying through the app was so simple, and the companies that use indeed are very responsive. I used other job search sites like Monster and they were a nightmare to maneuver and the companies were not that responsive. Overall, I would use indeed over everything else out there...not that I will need to as I found my forever job!

3 years ago

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Becca Jones Bel Air, MD

After losing my job in November, I wasn’t sure where to even begin in the job search process. A friend suggested I try out indeed and I am so glad I did. Indeed allows you to search for jobs in your area with a simple click and makes the application process smooth. The website even allows you to upload your resume so you can easily apply to jobs with one click! After a few weeks and many interviews, I have now found my perfect new job. Indeed allowed me to narrow my searches closer to my area and within my skill level.

3 years ago

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Rachelle Orlando, FL

First of all the emails are annoying but besides that I’ve been using them for years and it’s so simple. It’s condensed all in one job site but you have access to so many different companies, and job types it’s incredible. Pick a resume you want to send and just keep applying over and over. They ask questions every so often to better understand what your looking for or what your skills are and these get updated. They have a great filtering system as well which is superb

3 years ago

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Cpm12345 Troy, IL

Every job interview I have had in the last 10 years has happened because I used Indeed. Also, every job I have applied for and gotten an interview for, I have been hired. It’s extremely easy to create an account and a resume on there. Plus you can add your skills which has benefited me a ton. Employers have almost always responded and asked for an interview the next day. My current job had me come in from an interview the next day, then I started working the next day. It’s an extremely important and useful phone application, and it doesn’t take up much space.

4 years ago

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Aiyana Brown Tallahassee, FL

When I was searching for a summer job in my hometown, indeed was the first place I went to and they provided me with many different jobs and opportunities in my area that I could take part in with my current level of skills. Though I unfortunately did not get to fully get a job that summer, indeed did a good job of providing me with a lot of my possible options.

4 years ago

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Charnise Johnson Chicago, IL

Indeed is a very reliable company to find a job. Some years ago I had an issue with finding a job it was unemployed for almost 7 months straight, I had never received a call back, or no interviews from no other company with no other job site, but since I’ve been using Indy for maybe the last 20 years every time I apply for a job on there I always get back a response or I actually get the job. I am going on my fifth job through Indy and I highly recommend the Indy for your job search.

4 years ago

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Anne Sainsbury Orem, UT

Indeed has been a lifesaver during the past few months that we have been looking for a new job for my husband. We have used a number of Job Search sites, but Indeed has been one of our favorite. The application process was very easy and we were able to quickly apply to a number of jobs in a short period of time. My favorite part of the service provided is the auto-fill feature included when you upload your resume. This made applying to jobs so much easier in the long run. We will definitely use Indeed again when looking for new jobs!

4 years ago

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Kort Kort Hopkinsville, KY

I have been with this company for the past 15 years or more. I don’t think I have ever had a bad experience with them. If I did, it wasn’t anything that was significant. Because I’ve been using this company for a very long time, I am well-versed in how it works through and through. They do pride themselves on excellent customer service. I could definitely agree with that because the representatives were respectful and kind.

4 years ago

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Jackie Hanko Tampa, FL

I absolutely love using indeed to find part-time jobs… It is harder to narrow down the search for a full-time job if you’re looking for a specific trade, however when I look for part-time jobs I always used indeed and I’ve had more callbacks through indeed than any other working website besides LinkedIn… I always recommend my friends and family to use indeed when they’re looking for a new job or just some thing like a side hustle

4 years ago

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Jasmin Wilmington, DE

Wow!! All I can say is wow! Indeed makes getting employers calling your phone like off the hook with job so stinking easy. I uploaded my resume to the site, indeed emails jobs that are relevant to my resume and within a few clicks, I’ve already applied to the job. I have now found the job within the distance I wanted, with the salary I had been looking for a all with ease thanks to indeed.

4 years ago

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Tim H. West Lafayette, IN

10/10. As a Human Resources professional, I use Indeed quite a lot to market and post job postings. I would say I have achieved a 90-95% fulfillment rate from Indeed over other similar services. Great value for money! And on the other side of things, as a person searching for a position, I love Indeed. It's UI is intuitive and its useful features like similar job postings are amazing.

5 years ago

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ISMAIL MUSOSI Kampala, 102

In the very beginning when I was making my career choices in 2014, I visited indeed.com and to my surprise, I found that our industry, the I.T industry had millions of jobs. To be honest, I was able to choose from several jobs. In order to prepare for my applications, I read the job descriptions word for word and also noticed that indeed.com had career advice, salary info and so much more I could use to get the job. I could also apply to part of the team at indeed. Thank you indeed, indeed.com

5 years ago

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Jessica Sterling Killeen, TX

If you are in the job market Indeed is your best friend. I have found all of my employments through Indeed. I am a military spouse so I move jobs pretty often. They have a great tool where you can reference back to all of the jobs applied and can move them once you are in the interview phase and if you accepted the job. I wouldn't go anywhere else but Indeed when looking for employment.

5 years ago

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Dalila C. Santa Ana, CA

This website is what I have used the most when looking for a job. I always find a lot of job opportunities. I like that employers are able to provide a lot of information a bout the open position they are looking to fill. This website is easy to use and typically the positions do have a lot of information in the description. I like the alerts for new jobs this site sends out.

5 years ago

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Brenda Mertes Houston, TX

Indeed makes job searching very easy! I enjoy the feature that allows me to only have to upload my resume once and apply to jobs with one click. Whoever came up with this option was a genius. Indeed is the #1 site I go to for job searches. Also, there is now a assessment feature that makes it easy for employers to see what the skill set for potential employees is before interviews. Excellent all the way around.

6 years ago

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Shaylee Provo, UT

Indeed is a very effective way to find jobs. I have applied for over 15 jobs using this application and had about 7 job interviews. It is very easy to create your indeed resume and you can upload a cover letter or any other attachments if desired. It is extremely easy to use and nice because you can submit your resume directly through the application/website. I also have had very quick responses from employers.

6 years ago

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Annie Hickey

I had a profile on indeed and I actually encouraged my brother to use indeed for his software company. He was looking for specific talent and they have a way of really putting two and two together.

1 year ago

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Stephanie Bloniarz

We have used Indeed many times in the business I am a manager for. I like the layout of the website, and how easy it is to navigate. We have been able to hire a few employees using Indeed. A+++++++++++++++

1 year ago

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Dawn Grover

This is a great place for jobseekers and employers to meet. Easy to upload a résumé, they even have a template of there you can use if you struggle with writing one. Companies are reputable and personal profiles seem to be able to hone in on specific jobs and careers.

1 year ago

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Reem Haddad Houston, TX

I definitely owe it to Indeed! I moved to TX from CA and applied to a bunch of jobs on Indeed. I got a bunch of interviews and got an amazing job, which I have been at for 4 years!

2 years ago

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Christian Nakamura Secaucus, NJ

I've never actually found a job with my account on Indeed. I've heard of people who have, though. It seems for me that I keep getting recommended jobs that don't match my entered preferences at all. I enter "part-time" and it gives me lots of full-time jobs. I tell the site that I have no experience with HVAC, but I keep getting recommended HVAC jobs that require 5 years experience. It doesn't seem to be able to accurately pinpoint jobs for me, despite all the information I've given it. Maybe one day it'll work for me.

2 years ago