Using Indeed to search for jobs
How do I find a job using Indeed? Do you search for jobs for me?
You can search for jobs from the Indeed home page or in the 'What'/'Where' boxes at the top of any page.
To run a search, simply type keywords into the 'What' box describing the kind of job you want, and enter a town or estate in the 'Where' box. Then click the 'Find Jobs' button or hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
Take a look at our job search tips for more guidance, or try our advanced job search for additional options.
After you've run a search, click on any job title to view the job details. This takes you out of Indeed to the website listing the job.
How do I submit my resume and apply to jobs?
After you've run a search, click on a job title to view the original job posting. Application instructions should be available on the website where the job is posted, and may be different for each website.
You cannot enter your resume and apply to jobs directly on Indeed. We are not involved with the actual application or hiring process for jobs in our search results, except internal postings for employment at Indeed. Nor does Indeed have any contact information for the companies in our search results.
How do you rank the search results?
Jobs are ranked solely by relevance or date. We do not accept payment to include jobs in the search engine or to improve their ranking.
How do I see only new jobs?
To only show jobs that have been added to the site since you last visited, click on the Show: new jobs link near the top of any search results.
If you want to change this setting for all your searches go to your preferences and for Job Age choose Show jobs published "since my last visit." Click 'Save Preferences' -- all new job searches will now return only listings that have been added to Indeed since your last visit.
Why does the search results page say that there are more results than I can see?
We remove duplicate jobs from our search results. To view duplicate jobs, click the "Repeat your search with the omitted job postings included" link at end of your search results.
How do I find jobs closer or farther from where I'm searching?
Change the radius using the "distance" drop-down box near the top of the results page.
If you want to change the radius for all your job searches, open your preferences, select a different radius, and click 'Save Preferences.' All new job searches will use the radius you selected.
How do I remove results from a particular company, website, or location?
To remove search results from specific companies and websites you must sign in to your my.indeed account.
After you've signed-in, click the "block" link at the end of any job in your search results. You can then choose to block all jobs from that company, from the website the job is posted on, or in that particular location. Your choices will be saved in your preferences. Remove the company/website/location from your blocked jobs list to add those jobs back to your search results.
My search is not returning enough results. What can I do?
- Check your spelling: Both the 'What' and 'Where' and make sure the town or estate is correct
- Remove search terms: By default our search results contain jobs with ALL of the words in the 'What' box. If you want to find jobs with ANY of the words, use OR between the search terms.
- Increase your radius: You may need to look farther away to get the results you want.
My job search is returning too many jobs. What can I do?
- Refine your search: The left column on the search results page contains links to help you narrow down your search. If the left column is not showing, click "Refine your search" at the top the page.
- Add more terms to the 'What' box: include any words that you would like the job title or description to contain
- Include a location: If you have not specified a location, add a town or estate to the 'Where' box.
When I search using my town, it also returns jobs from other locations. Why?
Jobs are returned within 10
kilometers of the location you specify by default, but you can change the radius of your search to get the results you want.
Can I save my job search?
Yes. You may save your job search as a Job Alert email or as an RSS feed. Choose one or both to have new jobs matching your search automatically delivered to you. You may save as many different job searches as you like.
What is a Job Alert email?
If you save your job search as a Job Alert email, you will receive daily or weekly emails containing links to new jobs matching your search criteria. You may set up as many Job Alerts as you like and you may cancel them at any time.
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way to subscribe to a website and have new content delivered to you. In order to use RSS, you need an RSS reader. Internet Explorer, Firefox, and other web browsers have RSS readers built-in. There are also online RSS readers like Bloglines or Google Reader, and downloadable programs like NewsNetWire that you can use to view RSS feeds.
my.indeed Account
Why can't I sign in to my.indeed?
Make sure you have the correct email and password for Indeed, then sign in. If you still receive an error then please contact us.
How do I get my Indeed password?
If you forget your password we can email you a new one, just give us your email address.
I'm being asked to log in to apply for a job and I don't remember my log in info. Can you help?
When you click on a job title you leave the Indeed website and go to wherever the job is listed. If you are having trouble with that site you will have to contact them. Indeed is not involved with the application or hiring process of the job listings in our results.
To access your my.indeed account, you need to sign in.
How do I change my email address?
You can change your email address under the account tab of your account with Indeed. You will first need to click on the "change email address" link. Then modify the email address in the "New email address" text box with your new address. You will also need to reenter your current password for security.
After you click the "Save Email" button, a confirmation email will be sent to the new address you entered. Once you click on this confirmation link, any Job Alerts you have set up will begin to be sent to your new address.
How do I save jobs in my.Indeed account?
To save a job, click the save job link next to each job search result. Once you've saved a job, you may click the "add notes" link to add notes and tags to the job. This feature can be used to track which jobs you have applied to, or other useful information on a particular listing.
Job Alerts
How do I get notified if a job becomes available? How do I create a Job Alert?
If you would like to be notified by email whenever jobs that match your criteria become available you can create a Job Alert. A Job Alert will email you on a daily or weekly basis with any new matches to your search.
To create a Job Alert you should first perform a job search. Click on the "Get new jobs for this search by email" link at the top of the results page. Enter your email address and click the "Save Alert" button.
If you are not already logged in to your my.indeed account you will then be sent a confirmation email containing a link you must click to activate your alert.
After your alert is activated you will receive your first email within 24 hours.
If you have an account on my.indeed you can manage your alerts through there as well.
How do I confirm my Job Alerts?
In every Job Alert confirmation email there is a link that reads, "Click here to verify your job alert". Clicking on this link will automatically confirm your alert. You should start receiving alerts within 24 hours. If your email software does not display this link you will see directions to copy and paste a url (http://...) in your web browser.
Another benefit of having a my.indeed account is once you have confirmed the email address for the account you will not have to confirm any alerts created under this account.
How do I stop my Job Alerts?
Click the "Cancel" link at the end of every Job Alert email.
If you have a my.indeed account you can also manage your Job Alerts using the my alerts page.
My alert is not giving me the jobs I want. How do I edit my Job Alert?
Click on the "Edit" link at the bottom of the alert email to change your search. Edit the keywords in the 'What' box and/or the location in the 'Where' box and click on Update to save your changes.
If you are a my.indeed user, you can also edit your Job Alerts on the my alerts page. Here you may also add, delete and pause your Job Alerts.
Why aren't I receiving my Job Alert emails?
- Job Alert emails are only sent when new jobs that match your search are found. You can edit your Job Alert to get better results.
- Be sure that you have 'alert@indeed.com' as a safe sender for any spam blocking software.
- Check your spam, junk, or deleted folders. Job Alert emails may have been moved automatically.
I accidentally canceled my Job Alert. How do I recreate it?
Unfortunately we can not recreate a canceled Job Alert, but it is easy to create a new one.
My Job Alerts only show me 20 results. How do I see the rest of them?
Indeed Job Alerts are capped at 20 results per notification. When you click the 'all matching results' link you are taken to our website, which shows all matches for your searches, both old and new.
If you sort the search results by date the first matching results will be the new jobs mentioned in the email.
