Indeed Reviews

Pros
For most employers, Indeed is the fist place a job opportunity gets posted. It's free and very widely used. So, whether you're searching for a job or for candidates, this is the one place where everyone comes together to make the most comprehensive list of both candidates and job postings. The free platform is great, but there are paid services with prices to fit even the smallest budget.

Cons
I'm scratching my head on this one. With all its free features, there really isn't a reason not to use Indeed. I think the appearance could be improved by changing the font and font sizes to be more modern and consistently sized. Company reviews would be more meaningful if they could be segregated into locations or divisions of a company. For example, if I'm applying for a job in accounting or posting an opening for the CFO position, and all the reviews are from warehouse employees complaining about heat and excess overtime, the company's review score isn't very meaningful. Or, if I'm applying for a job in New York, and the reviews are all from employees in California, that isn't meaningful. I have to search through individual reviews to find those that are relevant to me.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I find Indeed to be just about the best place to go when it comes to searching for new job opportunities. It always has the latest listings with a very easy to navigate user interface. Personally, I have received three job offers from interviews that I was able to secure using Indeed. I love that you can save the posts to easily go back to them later. I also frequently use the filter setting which makes it simple to narrow down the exact location and specific job type I am looking for.

Cons
Honestly, I have had no issues with Indeed. I have heard, however, that anyone can post a listing for any job, whether or not it is actually accurate. Due to the overwhelming amount of scam artists in the world today, I have made sure to keep a look out for this exact scenario. Personally, I have yet to come across it on Indeed. I have seen it many times on Craigslist though! Indeed is far superior to Craigslist!

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
When posting job openings, Indeed allows you to be very specific about your minimum criteria for the position. It then gives you a breakdown of how each candidate matches against the criteria, which can save you some time sorting through various resumes. Indeed also allows you to be very specific about your monthly spend, which is important as you are charged a base fee for each candidate who applies for the position. One you reach your maximum spend for the month, Indeed automatically pauses your posting so that you do not go over budget. Its email and scheduling capabilities make it easy to set up interviews with candidates you feel are qualified for your open position.

Cons
Indeed has a large variety of options and filters available when posting a new position, which means you will probably spend a lot of time both setting up and maintaining your job posting. If you choose not to thoroughly set up your posting, you will receive a lot of applicants who are not specifically qualified for your open position, which means additional time sorting through resumes and communicating with applicants. While many of the process are automated, Indeed still requires someone to invest a significant amount sorting through resumes and cover letters.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 6/10

Pros
This software has become the norm for most people in the vast majority of professional and technical fields, but also has branched out to the retail and service sectors. The ease of use for the person seeking employment and the ability of hiring personnel to navigate to those people who fit criteria for their openings is second to none. Indeed allows people who are unfamiliar with constructing a resume to create a basic format and also allows those with existing CV/resumes to upload them along with cover letters. Once uploaded, they can quickly be altered as time changes the information. Many companies allow a direct application via that uploaded information and the remaining companies direct the potential job candidate to the application on the website for the corporation. Indeed also allows individuals who are talent acquisition specialists to send messages to people who are on indeed to determine if a possible interest in a position might be possible.

Cons
Talent acquisition individuals can sometimes not recognize that they have already been directed to an individual and repeat an invitation to apply for a specific position. The only other issue I have found is that people without a resume who use the Indeed builder do not always recognize the need to update their information because they are not prompted.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
The amount of prospective candidate is higher than any other source, and the response time for posted ads is immediate. Candidates are aligned to the requirement of the postings, and are actively looking for jobs, and updating their information often.

Cons
I don't see many cons, the only one I could mention is the steep price, it is way higher than any other provider, but it also provides the best results.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I really like the ability to easily customize what you are searching for as far as employment opportunities go. Prior to starting my own e-commerce business/after my enlistment in the military I have used Indeed to find 3/5 of the jobs I've had during that period. The algorithms do an excellent job of providing relevant job opportunities based on data provided through the website and what I assume is data collected on users via Google. The email recommendations are honest as well, using the data to quickly give those searching for jobs the ability to see how well any particular posting matches what they are looking for and updates very well over time (e.g. 3 years ago it recommended mid-level management positions for companies specializing in data collection, sales, and customer service - Now it recommends contractual/work from home/marketing management positions despite me not having given them any additional indications of life changes), this is the primary reason I will never unsubscribe from Indeed's email subscription. The ability to apply quickly when you are searching via a mobile device without having to copy your entire resume on an external website and ai filtering of potential employees for the employer are beneficial on both ends, saving time for both parties making the service desirable for both parties that are needed to maintain continued success in this industry.

Cons
Unfortunately, although out of your control, it would be much more convenient if every job posting allowed for the quick apply feature, as mobile internet use is increasing year by year while desktop use is on a similar decline. It would also be nice if there were more options to customize the recommendations you receive. Although as I mentioned the Algorithms do a great job, it would be nice if I could input very specific criteria of job recommendations that are more applicable to those searching for contracted work. For example, I am looking for small to mid size businesses in a specific radius with a population around 600,000 who are looking to optimize their online marketing budget and/or altogether create an e-commerce/online marketing revenue stream. There may be ways to do this that I am unaware of, but if that's the case it should be easier to locate the page within the domain or application to set something like this up.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is constantly updated daily with new available jobs. It will let you know the most recent jobs added, jobs you’ve viewed and applied for. Indeed will also share with you available jobs that are similar to the ones you’ve already applied for.

Cons
Some available jobs you apply for will have you redirected to the company website where you must sign up and create an account before you can apply and this can be very time consuming when you are putting in 100’s of applications daily.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is one of the leading job search and career advancement tools available. The web site is well organized and easy to navigate. You can search for jobs based on the title or description and narrow the search to specific geography. Once the job lists come up, you can extend the search to related positions using the titles in the jobs which are presented. Applying to jobs listed on Indeed is easy because links are provided with each job post which enables you to apply directly via Indeed, or direct you to the employer's careers page on their website. In addition to job postings, Indeed has a large portfolio of career-related resources which help you to prepare for and execute your job search. There are helpful articles about resumes, cover letters, interviewing and other job search topics. Another key element of the service Indeed provides is for employers. Indeed makes it easy to post an open position and provides employers with guidance on how to create effective job postings. The information employers receive about online applicants enables employers to quickly screen candidates and narrow their search to the best qualified. Our organization has used Indeed on many occasions and defer to it for our hiring and recruitment requirements.

Cons
I can't think of anything I don't like about Indeed.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
What I liked most about this was that I could send questions to the applicant and if they could not answer those questions, then they would not be considered as an applicant. For the role we were hiring for, it was imperative that each candidate met that criteria, we did not want to waste our time or theirs skimming through all those pointless applications. If you dont meet our needs, you are not considered.

Cons
The only thing I did not like and it was actually a BIG DISLIKE is that I was only able to send just one aptitude test - just one!!!! That was extremely frustrating considering we needed to thoroughly pre-screen before bringing people in to interview. Because of this, we wasted so much of our time with people coming in to interview who truly were not a credible candidate. Most would lie on their resumes, or the questions we sent. So sending a test would help us to see if they met even the smallest of requirements. If we felt they cheated the test or were nervous and just tested poorly, we could not offer them a second chance to redeem themselves or allow us to further evaluate the candidates capabilities. We would have to bring them in and waste all of our time. One Indeed Rep reccommended we purchase a software that allowed us to do those types of extra screening! Seriously? This is literally what you pride yourself on and you are telling me to go elsewhere for that service. I am/was dumbfounded that Indeed was lacking in that department, but not even by a little but A LOT! We were able to eventually hire someone but we had to go through so many under qualified candidates first. I honestly cannot say if we will use Indeed again because of this very thing. If we have to go elsewhere and pay for it, then why even consider Indeed again?

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I have used Indeed countless times when I was searching for a job in my field. The ability to have a focused search on Indeed is one of the outstanding aspects of this software. Finding a job can be difficult, especially if you have a specialty and you aren't just looking for any old dish-washing job. What I like most about the software is that it focuses on quality jobs, it shows you where it is located, how to apply, and when to apply by. I think that this is essential when searching for employment. If a search option shows jobs that are unrelated or not applicable to what you have searched, then you end up wasting time as a job hunter and that can be frustrating and useless. With indeed, you know that when you are searching, you are going to get the closest answer possible. I also like that there seems to be a good filtering process for getting scams off of the website. When using several other search engines, I have noticed that their software doesn't account for jobs that aren't real, are scams, are unpaid internships, or are weird jobs where you only get paid in lunch or something like that. I know with indeed that I am using software to find myself a real and permanent position.

Cons
I do not have a huge amount of negatives. If there was a way to streamline putting in your information that would be a more helpful part of the software for me. I would also like to be able to see some background about the company directly on the website, that way I can judge for myself if they are good enough to apply to. Or maybe have people rate them or show the average pay? I am not sure, however more info to me is always best when applying for jobs. Even when I am looking for short part time work outside of my self employment I like to do this.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Indeed makes it simple for employers to post a position - you can simply follow the prompts and your job post is live in minutes! You can choose to post the position for free or you can sponsor the posting to increase its visibility. Indeed will give you a guesstimate of the amount you should spend sponsoring the job posting to get the best results. You are able to track the status of applications right in the candidate's profile. Since you can add multiple members of the hiring team to the employer's account, they can review candidates, request interviews and add interview notes right to the candidate account. You can create email templates for efficiency. This is a great place to keep unified records of the recruiting and interviewing process!

Cons
I would love to see a notification/indication if a candidate has previously applied for the same role or another role within the company. I would also like to be able to assign different posts to specific team members - for example, we had some hiring managers that did not log in regularly (or had to be prompted to do so) - but if we could assign 'Review' tasks to specific members they could potentially receive notifications for outstanding to-do's. I would also like to see the ability to add custom statuses to an account, for example, when a request for an interview has been sent "Reviewed" doesn't indicate that the request is complete and we're waiting for a response, but "Phone Interview" implies that you've heard back and a phone interview is scheduled. Having some other options would help the Recruiter at a glance.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
There really are many things that I like about Indeed: · In Indeed you can find any type of job you are looking for. · In Indeed, unlike in other rival applications, there are jobs that in others are not so easily found, and this is a point really in favor of Indeed, since today, more and more jobs are emerging new ones that differ from the typical ones. In my case, as an RPA developer, I have found many offers from the RPA world that in other applications do not exist or even talk about it. · The Indeed team works really well when answering a question. They are very fast and go to detail.

Cons
Perhaps what I like least about Indeed, is that in order to obtain certain privileges that are really useful and outperform you compared to other job seekers, you have to pay a monthly amount, something high. I understand that it is your business model, but there should be external ways or reward certain people for loyalty or other reasons, and that they could enjoy these advantages more often.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Indeed is awesome. The ease of use is so incredibly appealing, the resume database is simple to mine, and while it may not be visually the most attractive setup, its simplicity makes it a quick way to scroll and mass-send messages to any and all potentially qualified candidates. The other really nice thing about it is that when sending emails to candidates, you can easily save a template for faster messaging, but it is always on a side bar in their profile so that if you'd like to change anything or personalize it, you can.

Cons
I will say my least favorite thing is that sometimes candidate quality is not up to par. Because Indeed doesn't seem to have set requirements on the information that candidates post, some of it is not always the most up to date or accurate. This often leads to dead ends, whether they be after initial outreach, or during an initial screen when asking about a candidate's most recent experience. There could be a more streamlined or standardized way of having candidates post their information and I believe the platform would benefit from this.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
I have been using Indeed for a year now to find either a professional job/internship or part-time/student jobs. The platform is extremely easy and simple for everyone to use. It only took me a few minutes to register and start looking for a job on the search engine. What I like most about Indeed is you do not necessarily have to add/send your documents (e.g., CV, Certificates) every time to different companies. It will keep your documents stored and ask you if you want to change something before every submission. I use Indeed almost daily because you can see a lot of new job offers every single day. Some of my personal experiences on Indeed: I have found my internship in a big company with the help of Indeed. Also, when I started doing my master in a foreign country, I easily found a part-time job on Indeed to cover some of my monthly expenses.

Cons
There are few things that I would like Indeed to improve. As a foreigner living in Germany I use the German version of the website which does not allow me to switch the language from the country's official language. Since there are many international people living in different countries, I believe that Indeed should give us options of languages to choose instead of forcing us to use the website in the language of the country that we are living in. What I also do not like so much about Indeed is it sometimes keeps showing a job offer too long. I have had some experiences in which I applied for a job and they replied to my submission saying that they have already hired someone for the position I was interested in.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I love that Indeed allows an in depth search in the job market. I work as a job developer helping people find work, and with all the unique job goals I love using Indeed. It is updated hourly, allows you to use key words, really hone in on what is competitive and available in the job market. I also love the advanced search options, it really helps narrow in on what i'm specifically looking for.

Cons
I don't like that Indeed allows recruiters to post staffing agency things. This clouds up the market as we only look for permanent and direct hire positions. I also don't like that things stay on for 30+ days. At that point, usually the positions are filled.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Posting on Indeed is simple and sponsoring jobs is a quick process. Most of the candidate communication can happen through the system. Customer service has always been available to help improve a job post or offer suggestions to increase applications. They have also added a hiring event option to share your hiring event directly with candidates which has been a great addition to my account.

Cons
Job postings are not picked up by Google Jobs so it is important to post positions on other job boards or make sure your career page allows for Google to index your positions. Costs can be high depending on the positions.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
1. Normally, mainstream job boards has the candidate's resume with all the information you need, but for this tool you have minimal information and requires. You to firat aend an email prior to getting contact details if that person is interested. Which I think is very unique with this application. It makes it, it's advantage because you get to really know whose candidates are intereated and will take time to speak with you over the phone. 2. Very easy to use, there is an option on the candidates list that a side pop up shows whenever you try to put the cursor with the candidate's name a brief description of their work history. It will give you an idea of wjat is the recent employment of this person and if it is relevant with your choice 3. You can send email all at once from main page, just click on the tick box 4. Its a mix o f commercial, light industrial up to IT/Healthcare / engineering. 5 saved searches for resume alerts

Cons
1. The only thing I dont like much with this app is it's response time. When one candidate selected to opt in and interested qith the poaition you have emailed them with, it will take 30mins to 45 minutes before you receive the. Response. Overall

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
As someone who's been an applicant and has acted on behalf of the hiring manager, I have to admit Indeed is the cream of the crop when it comes to the American Job Search Engine. As an applicant, Indeed seems to have the largest and most current job listings with specific keywords/titles/salary/location requirements that I need and demand. It's also an incredible resource to view company salaries and employee reviews - all in one platform. With customizable emails, it's also super helpful to receive daily/weekly jobs, namely jobs specific to you and your tastes. While Indeed has not been my exclusive path to career success, it has had the most impact on my hiring.

Cons
As for cons... these typically come about when acting as the individual in charge of handling the online indeed account for the company. You can't beat the features and benefits of Indeed, but occasionally you'll list a position for a set number of days, with a budget, and it's possible you still receive beyond minimal applicants. And a number of those that do, do not have the experience the position requires despite the required/preferred application questions. Many of the times this has happened we have asked for a refund since the only real use we received as the company was the visible post, not viable applicants. However, CS cannot/will not sympathize with the lack of success with your job posting. Which, I understand as a business trying to make money, is ultimately a waste of time and money on our end.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
As a recruiter, I have used Indeed for the most part of my career. It is the #1 website or tool almost everyone goes to when trying to find a job. I love that they have a resume search database. With unemployment being at an all time low, active applicants have dwindled down. I also like that we can incorporate our own screener questions in the application page before the candidate can submit their resume.

Cons
Once, in my early career with a different company, I made a mistake with a job posting - instead of specifying a job as full time, I had mistakenly chosen commission. I thought that I had unchecked that box but looks like I didn't. Indeed supposedly doesn't support commission only jobs (although I have seen countless posts). So they took my posting down and my account was "blocked" from future postings. Although they said a representative will reach out to me to solve the issue, they never did. It took me more than 2 weeks to finally get the problem sorted out. But that was a while ago and I have had no problem since then.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
What I liked most about Indeed was the fact that once your profile is filled out, you can "easily apply" pushing one button just like Ziprecruiter. On top of that feature, Indeed thoroughly has assessments you take to help demonstrate to employers your skills being tested out so they don't have to. That in itself makes the process of attaining an interview at a higher rate than without the Indeed assessment results listed.

Cons
The only real complaint I have about Indeed is that in the job alerts within my emails I seem to get some the same job listings I already was emailed the day prior. Not sure if they have any control of that or not.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is probably one of the easiest forms of job hunting there is. The fact that it's accessible from your phone, and from your computer, is awesome. What I like the most about Indeed, is that you are able to communicate with potential employers/employees through the website itself. Rather than having to sort through your personal email in order to find an email from a specific employer/employee, Indeed provides you with an email system, within the system. Keeping all of your conversations between potential employers/employees organized in one place.

Cons
The only thing I do not like about Indeed, is that you are not able to apply to all jobs from the website. Which is probably not even Indeed's doing. That may be due to the policy or desires of a particular company who is seeking employees.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I like most that it prescreens applicants based upon criteria that I choose initially. I am no longer getting completely irrelevant candidates for positions. It is also user friendly and I am finding more candidates with Indeed resumes already uploaded into the system.

Cons
Sometimes suggested applicants do not meet the distance criteria we are looking for. We would rather not hire outside of the city as commuters face greater challenges making it to work on time in the winter here.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
It is very organized and streamline. It is easy to see which applicants you still have to review, candidates you scheduled interviews for, and candidates you do not want to consider.

Cons
The applicants do not always meet the standards of the company. They do have questions that you can ask the candidate to answer to screen them, however the candidate would often answer yes to the screening questions but then they would not have that experience on their resume.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
I found that the most important factor in using a job ad platform is the users. And Indeed is where people are gravitating to. It's where companies are posting to. Sort of like the chicken and the egg issue. If nobody is posting jobs then people aren't visiting the site. If not one is visiting the site then nobody is posting jobs. Indeed has been able to get their food in the door and find the momentum to make it an effective jobs finding platform. It's got all the minimalism of Craigslist while being more professional. And it doesn't have the bloat that LinkedIn, Workopolis, or Monster has. The interface is clean and simple to use. And it's focused. No newsletter or social networking hook-ins or newsfeed. For the employer side, I found the price to be the best bang for your buck. If you're looking to hire someone asap and not have to deal with fussy menus or features, Indeed is where you should be looking.

Cons
Though I enjoy the simple design, I sometimes miss some more precise search functions found on other sites. But I guess you can't have it both ways. The regular reminders to pay for the promoted listings can get annoying but I don't find them as offensive as other junk mail reminders.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
It is pretty straightforward to use, I receive most of my applicants and hires from it, but it's only good not great. The email relay function is convenient, and the canned responses for replying to applicants is quite nice and saves a lot of time. I am able to easily post a job, set my specific requirements for employees, and then just review over applications and resumes as they come in. I get notified when applicants are in, and I can quite easily sort through to pick who passes to the next step. A free posting will generate some applicants, and sponsoring is guaranteed to give you a higher quantity of applicants.

Cons
Indeed has two sets of users, but one customer. The two users are the Employees and the Employers. But, the Employer is their customer who pays. Indeed has to try and satisfy both in somewhat of a balance. One problem that arises from the employer's view is that the applicants are not always great quality. Indeed helps employers automatically match their skills and resumes to job postings that are already out there. This may be great for the employee side of things, but what that means for employers is that you receive a lot of applicants from people who did not actually know they were applying specifically for that job. However, I understand why Indeed does this. So this means that the response rate for applicants can be low, or that they are actually not interested in the job after they have "applied." For example, I can have 20 new individuals in my list labeled "applicants," but not all of them actually applied specifically to my job. So the moment I send them a message asking a tiny bit of additional info, the response rate can be very low.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
There are some pretty obvious reasons to use Indeed, in my opinion. The thing that I like most about this software is that almost every company is on it, which makes it easier to reach more employers. The best thing I like about Indeed is that it keeps my resume online and I can download it as a PDF or I can send the link or even connect my Indeed resume to some employer's applications. I also enjoy the fact that there are One-Click job options and options for temporary work, stuff like Uber or Bouncing in bounce houses with children. This is the best place to find a job. It is the most professional and safe way.

Cons
I have been scammed on Indeed before. Someone told me that they had a job for me and sent me a fake check and told me to cash it. Also, there are no picture or video options on the applications, which LinkedIN uses a more Social media approach to the job search. Please keep indeed professional and don't make it a social media site!

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Website is fast and very easy to use, and for the most part the ads are kept to a minimum. Indeed has their customer account setup pretty well, and it's easy to find what you are looking for. Their resume upload feature works pretty well and gets ALMOST everything right, but only if you are using a text-based resume. I like to jazz mine up with a simple image here and there, which it doesn't like at all. The process of creating and adding to that resume is also done well. Applying to a job is very quick and easy too, and I love the follow-ups from them about interviews and feedback.

Cons
When I first started using the site, before it caught on, I almost felt like it wasn't legitimate given its overly simplistic design. I haven't used them in a few months, so that may have changed, but there is something to be said about being TOO simple and easy to use. It could use an upgrade with some modern AJAX features to make things more intuitive. One other thing is that their job search features need work. Searching for computer or IT related jobs gives you ANYTHING that has the word computer in it, which is basically everything.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Indeed allows a tremendous amount of flexibility in presentations, cost, and collaboration with other services that assist in the hiring process. It also is a great time-saver by allowing the user to drill down to the most important traits required for the position being posted.

Cons
Although Indeed allows the user to create and store boilerplate documents used in the course of contacting the applicants, it does not allow you to delete them or hide them. I have a lengthy list of documents that I have created over time, however, I cannot restrict the selection to those documents that are most useful today!

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
As a Local Network Leader, I try to help others get jobs/careers as a part of the networking connections. The time investment to set up career opps for others is very rewarding in getting others in need the correct jobs for them. Indeed has great opps and "NO JUNK" jobs to deal with.

Cons
Nothing. IT WORKS! This is an amazing opportunity for those looking for jobs/careers near and far...and their are ample opportunities daily.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
This software is the most complete and easy to use hiring and employment software available. It Absolutely has all of your needs covered whether for a need to find quality employees OR if you are in need of a quality job. Everything from resumes to a platform on which you can communicate with prospects.

Cons
There is nothing that I have found that is a con or negative. The site is easy to navigate and operate.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is very user friendly and is an excellent tool when searching for a job. It is extremely easy to customize your search to include geographic location, commute time, salary, education, etc to make your search suit your current needs. Most mid-size to large employers utilize Indeed when searching for candidates. There is a large database of open positions. It also has apps for the phone which are user-friendly and make looking for a job as easy as possible. There is even a capability to apply with one click of a button once your resume is uploaded to Indeed. Looking for a job is sometimes a frustrating process, but Indeed makes it simple.

Cons
I don't have anything negative to say about Indeed.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
When I found out about Indeed I was hesitant as I was accustomed to other job search sites. I quickly found that Indeed was extremely beneficial to my job search. I have gotten the most call backs, interviews, and job offers I have ever received since joining Indeed. I also like the quizzes you can take to display your scores in various areas and your level of expertise in those areas.

Cons
I did not like getting emails from employers for positions I was not interested in and did not display any interest in. Also, I get a lot of emails from someone named Brittany for job offers and I have no idea who or what this is for as it does not relate to anything I did.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
We've tried many other job sites. Most of them require you to pay something just to post a job and may require you to pay more to get decent exposure. Indeed is free to post a job on and you can still get tons of applications (good candidates too) without paying for it. In fact, I have had job postings on Indeed and other sites for the same job at the same time, and I will always get far more applications on Indeed than the others, even when I'm paying for the others and not paying for Indeed! In fact, many of the applicants on the other sites that I'm paying for are the same ones applying for jobs on Indeed. I should mention I have been posting for a company of about 100 people, so we usually have some kind of position open. I just don't even bother with the other sites. Aside from all that, I haven't mentioned how easy Indeed is to use, how it has automated review assessments, company overview pages, and job listing widgets you can embed into your company's careers page. There's just no reason to bother with the other sites, really.

Cons
If you do decide to run a paid ad, it's easy to burn through dollars without accomplishing much. I think Indeed needs to work on their paid promotions part of the website. But 99% of the time we don't need to use it.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I absolutely love Indeed - the website and of course, the mobile app! I have been using Indeed consistently for over 10 years! I consider Indeed my go-to-jobsite for applying for jobs! I really love Indeed's "easy apply" option because it saves users like me so much time. The stress of having to search for a new job is already a daunting one, but Indeed makes the process less stressful because it is so user friendly and easy to use. When I update my resume, I simply attach the most recent resume to my Indeed account and then I can start applying for jobs with ease, and little to no hassle - you can't beat that!

Cons
I don't have any negatives about Indeed at all! This platform has been extremely useful to me for a number of years and I plan to stay a very loyal customer!

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is a solid resume database that wont be going away anytime soon. I like that I can upload templates within my account and use them multiple times. I like that there is an open boolean and I am able to customize my searches. I also like that indeed automatically sends follow-up messages to potential candidates following the initial message. Being able to track my responses is super helpful as well.

Cons
There is a fair amount of room for improvement. The biggest issue I have found is the lack of "willing to relocate" feature. There is a massive untapped market of individuals that are difficult to find because this feature isn't available. Also, it can be a little tricky navigating from the resume section , employer and analytics sections. It can be a little difficult to find reports.

Rating breakdown

Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
I Love Indeed! Indeed has been my primary tool in recruiting for my entire career. Indeed has the largest data base of resumes and the largest platform which attracts most valuable candidates. The Indeed platform is VERY easy to use and navigate. You can upload a job description/job posting within minutes and receive resumes right away. Everyone I know uses Indeed in their job search and probably the main reason why we receive so many resumes so quickly. The candidate pool on Indeed is very good and we always receive qualified candidates which shows what kinds of public they attract. Lastly Indeed also has the ability to generate emails for you with custom replies that save the recruiter time and still allow them to give each candidate a well deserved response.

Cons
I do not have anything that I dislike about the software. I have used it for over eight years and will continue to do so.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
What I like most about using the software is the simplicity of it. It’s very easy to use even someone who is never really used this kind of software or is computer illiterate can use the software with ease.

Cons
I would say but I like least about the software is it sending multiple notifications or emails from prospective job searchers I would personally like it they just sent me once a day email or notification. But this is such a small thing to be concerned about.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I love that fact that we can post free and paid job ads. Being a non-profit means that we always have to work within a budget and Indeed allows us to hire quality people! Also, having the ability to use the assessments feature FREE of charge is amazing!

Cons
I love this software but we do tend to get the same applicants but that is something in our area not a software flaw!

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
This software provides the most candidates for any job posting. I have tried multiple, and I constantly come back to this one.

Cons
I feel that the sponsored portion of indeed is a joke. I completely understand the need to make money. What I dont understand is why they will shut your email account down if you post the same ad to many times.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
1. You can search for various jobs based on keywords, locations, Industry. 2. You can create job alerts, that keep you posted for latest jobs posted. 3. You can pre-process the candidates by posting pre assesments with the posted job. 4. Easy to apply with quick apply options. 5. Offers premium services to quickly process the hiring process. 6. Customer support is easily available and highly helpful 7. Variety of jobs available. 8. Directly redirects to the companies job page so you don't have to search the web.

Cons
1. Now a day's I am seeing fake jobs 2. Need to secure, because fake recruiters get your details and try to create spam emails. 3. The user interface is simple, which is good but a bit improvement will attract even more users.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
This software search feature has many functions that aid in job hunting. Their search feature is detailed enough to be very powerful and very specific, in terms of location and type of position. I used it to find my current position. I've recommended it to be used to others who found employment using their search feature to pinpoint down to relevant job openings. Their resume function/feature is very easy to navigate and very user friendly. Their save search function is excellent.

Cons
Weeding out noise in job openings posted that were not the type of jobs I was looking for, or not legitimate or suspect type jobs - was a bit challenging because of how the company posted their job opening. So wading thru scammer type posted jobs was not as easy as I would like. The underworld can always find a way to look legitimate and look like a great professional job - when after you get into communication with them - you realize that is not an above board type job but a scammer type job.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed is a great job search app with a really clear, clean layout making it easy to search and jobs and some of the jobs you can apply for straight from your phone. I've set up email alerts which are also great and 80-90% are the kind of jobs I'm interested in.

Cons
Sometimes the functionality isn't as good as it could be. When I search for jobs that have been posted in the last 24 hours for example I still get lots of sponsored ad's which have been on there for 20/30+ days which isn't helpful. It would be good to be able to see before clicking into a sponsored ad what date it was actually posted so that I'm not wasting my time looking through all the job details to then find out at the bottom of the ad it was posted a month ago. I'm also not a big fan of the company ratings section as often it seems like disgruntled former employees who leave the negative reviews so it's not helpful for getting an unbiased view of the company.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
The software is very easy to use and only takes seconds to figure out. It also provides a few search filters to help narrow down job postings that apply to what you want.

Cons
As with several other employment search software applications were concerned, often the employment opportunities that come up in a search are actually outside of the parameters of the search filter.

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Likelihood to recommend: 6/10

Pros
I get the majority of my resumes through Indeed and they have great customer service. They also have several options for increasing resumes on hard to fill roles.

Cons
Sometimes the number of options with Indeed is overwhelming. The customer service is great, but a continued focus on telling recruiters which option is best in which case is needed.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
As a recruiter I think it is super easy to use, I like that I can customize our employer page, our account managers are awesome and always super helpful, I like the feature of being able to communicate with candidates without needing to share contact info right away. As a job seeker I think it is easy to use and I dont feel like I am missing out on jobs since most employers automatically list on indeed.

Cons
As a Recruiter Ithink it could be more esthetically pleasing. While it is nice that is not over the top I feel like it is a hit too basic looking (like a Craig's list) and can also look cluttered. That's about the only thing I would improve. As a job seeker I think the resume builder could be improved as well. I also dont like that there are so many sponsored spots on job search return pages. It dilutes the sponsorship a bit but I understand why they added more spots.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
The software, the app in particular and the website are almost identical, which i find really helpful. I am not fumbling around the website trying to figure out where everything is, because if you use the app, you know where it is on the website. The ability to apply for jobs on the app with just a few clicks is phenomenal. The periodic checks to see if I had back from a particular job is a really awesome feature. The overall usability of the app and website is really impressive. Navigation is really easy.

Cons
The search distance option is a little limited. Lack of follow up after submitting an application.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
Love the functionality, love that you can see candidates easily, love the ease in the application process

Cons
Wish test scores were shown, wish tests were consistently administered and wish the algorithm was a bit smarter.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
I really like that it saves your recent searches, so when you are trying to go back and continue to look for new jobs they are easy to jump back to. I am also a big fan of the mobile app, I think it is very user friendly and allows you to filter to just see new job postings. You can also easily apply to jobs if you have already input your resume information into your account. I also like that you are able to mark certain jobs if you have or are going through the interview process.

Cons
Because it is such a huge job searching website you have to know exactly what kind of job and location that you are looking for jobs. On the mobile app there is a "back" and a "home" button when scrolling through job postings that do the same thing. I think its not necessary to have both buttons. It does not cause a functionality problem, its more an aesthetics thing.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
-Easy to use: posting jobs is straightforward. It walks you through the entire process. -Great candidate management - You're able to view, sort, and communicate with candidates, all within the site. -Makes screening candidates even easier: You can set up an automated phone-screen for candidates, qualifying questions, or my favorite, skills assessments. These skill assessments do a great job of showing qualifications and dispositions right off the bat. A variety of assessments are available ranging from troubleshooting to customer service and just about everything in between. -Great results, even if you don't sponsor a post. We haven't sponsored any of our job listings and have still met a lot of great candidates and made a lot of great hires.

Cons
-Don't always get the most qualified candidates. It feels like we have to weed through a lot of applicants that don't fit the description, but that may be due to the multi-industry broadness of the site (not specific to our field - IT). -The user interface isn't very pretty, but it gets the job done.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I have used Indeed for both trying to find a job and also hiring someone. Using Indeed was a great experience for both ends. When I was looking for a job I felt like Indeed had some of the higher quality jobs that fit my criteria that I was looking for. They will email you when they think they might have found a good fit for you. I kept this feature on just to constantly see if there was some good opportunities out there. They have an easy to use App for Android and IOS. The app is convenient because you can scan the job listing anywhere from your smartphone. It has a great filter system that you can filter down the jobs with pay, category, location, etc. When I used Indeed to find an employee I felt like the people using Indeed were a higher caliber than the other job search software we used. I got over 30 applicants in the first couple of days when we listed the job. I can’t remember exactly how much we paid for the listing but I remember it not being very expensive at all. Whether you are looking for a job or want to hire someone then you should look into Indeed.

Cons
I do not have one negative thing to say about Indeed. It worked great for me trying to find a job and also hiring someone.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed stays on top of market changes and is constantly introducing new things to make sure you're able to reach the most candidates possible. With the ability to set and manage your own budget for ads, the CPC model, you've got solid control over how much you're spending when it comes to recruiting - and you can scale that up or down as needed during the process.

Cons
Candidates sometimes don't include a lot on their Indeed resumes, and there is no ability to create an actual employment application. So sometimes you have little to go on when initially screening candidates.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I managed a series of small companies strung together under one umbrella in the food and beverasge industry. Turn over was problem number one. We didn't have an in house recruitment department and couldn't afford a contract placement firm. We turned to Indeed to post our jobs for free and consistantly deliver us quality candidates. The service industry is transient in nature but a stream of quality team players even if they don't last allows you to as seemlessly as possible maintain a consistant level of customer service. This was a huge challenge until we partnered with Indeed. We now post paid listings for management and mission critical positions and always reveive the same top level candidates to populate our recruitment funnel.

Cons
Indeed is a very proactive sales organization. Their reps do a fabulous job of reaching out and trying to upsell products and services. They are not the best at communicating billing or customer support issues.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
Indeed is probably the most widely used recruiting tool and for good reason. The interface is easy to use and the analytics are great. Promoting posts can be done in a variety of ways to fit our businesses needs. Our customer support rep, is great too! Big companies can benefit from Indeed pulling posts from their website too! They are always rolling out new features.

Cons
Billing can sometimes be confusing but our rep was very helpful in explaining the cycles. Can be expensive for cost per click. Need to repost tough to fill positions monthly in order to keep them in front of candidates.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
Free posting, Free resume searches, free accounts. Able to track all applicants and see if they have applied in other jobs posted and if they were interviewed or not. alos keep notes on them

Cons
resume contacts sometimes candidate profiles are not up to date and less chances theyd repond back, Its very easy to use system with current changes in their system new upgrades and features coming up.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
My experience has been that I’m able to find a deep and varied talent pool from which to seek candidates. I suspect some of this is due to the name recognition and broad use.

Cons
Although not my own experience, I’ve heard other users complain that the free version has limited access to details.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
Indeed is a better job searching platform than Naukri, Monster job, etc as it has following advantages over others: 1.) It has a simple User interface and easy to register as a user in indeed rather than other job portals. It allows you to directly upload a resume and fill in minimum details. 2.) Most Companies post their job opening on indeed as the job posting fees of indeed is cheaper than other job portals so more organizations use indeed for job posting. 3.)It also allows you to see how many applicants have applied for a particular job position.

Cons
Indeed.com as no such cons as of now, but yes it would be nice if they include more options for the user for how to build their own resume or how to apply for the position in a nice manner. For recruiters, indeed is the best platform available.

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Likelihood to recommend: 9/10

Pros
I have used indeed as the applicant trying to find a job, & as the storefront trying to find employees. It’s easy to use for BOTH parties. Finding jobs was easy to search for by keyword. When I put the Ad on Indeed searching for employees, it was unbelievable the amount of replies I had received!! They do a great job of filtering jobs. The easy to apply option is great! Makes it so easy & convenient. Also, it’s FREE! You don’t need to pay to apply to jobs like other sites do.

Cons
Definitely a few cons with Indeed.. one of major ones is how they keep job postings for 30+ days. It doesn’t really seem practical considering most places had already hired by then. The ‘sponsored jobs’ is also a tad bit overwhelming. Hard to decipher what is sponsored vs what is populated by your search. Another downfall is with the ‘easily apply’ option, most of the time & im talking 98% of the time they don’t auto reply to your email with a confirmation that you applied. Which makes you question if your application was successfully submitted or not. I don’t like how they don’t have exact categories for job searching. It’s based off of keyword then you can filter. It should prompt you on the initial site on which type of job you want to search for.

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Likelihood to recommend: 7/10

Pros
I'm an agency recruiter and I lead a small team. We each have an Indeed subscription. We use Indeed to prospect for candidates. We each receive daily email for multiple searches so we are constantly seeing new resumes as they are posted. I contact at least 3 or 4 candidates per day through the portal and often more. I have found that the rate of response is about 30-40%.

Cons
It sometimes seems like the candidates that we contact are confused about how to respond to our inquiry. We receive a few not interested responses but mostly either receive no response or a positive response. I'd like to see Indeed implement a system that encourages more responses either not interested or positive.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
I use Indeed both for my own job searches and to post new openings for the hospital. I've both landed jobs with the service and we've seen a ton of great applicants come through. I like that fact that you can post jobs in multiple locations. This is especially helpful when recruiting medical staff for a rural hospital such as ours. The cost is generally low. I also like the fact you can search resumes and see who has updated recently to build a recruiting pipeline. Customer support is also awesome.

Cons
UI could be a lot better. It's sometimes hard to find pages you're looking for. I do not like the resume upload feature. Basically you have to recreate your entire resume on the site. Software isn't great for that. I with they would just post the PDF of your resume.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
Our company helps people with their job search and we use Indeed daily to help find job leads for people. It is the most used site for job searching in our area.

Cons
I have used Indeed to post job openings and as a small company I tend not to want to spend a lot of money on posting job leads so I find that my leads to not get a lot of views compared to companies that are able to pay more.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
I love that I am easily able to complete several job applications in a matter of minutes, and in JUST a simple click or two. I think this really motivates me to apply to more than just a few jobs at a time because its such a quick process that I keep going and before I know it I've applied to 30 in just 15 minutes.

Cons
What I do not like is that about 40 % of the jobs that the site displays are "Apply on site" postings which means they display a photo of the job listing that is on the door or outside of the company hiring, and they require you to apply in person vs applying online. So you have to pay attention to which ones say "apply with indeed resume"

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Easy to navigate. Keeps your information safe. Resume builder. Easy to search for and apply to jobs. Reliable information.

Cons
It's not really so much of a negative, but I wish there was a way to better customize your resume.

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Likelihood to recommend: 10/10

Pros
Indeed offers many jobs that are not on other sites! The 'apply with your Indeed resume' feature is wonderful for job hunters that spend a great deal of time reviewing job descriptions to find jobs they are qualified for. Some jobs have an 'interview' consisting of 3-7 questions that are designed to confirm you meet the required qualifications. And these also sometimes ask if you are legally able to work in the US, expected salary if you are willing to undergo a background check or any other requirements the company has.

Cons
There is no "flag" within the job list to indicate you have applied for a job. In order to determine that you have in fact previously applied, you must select the job, and in the details of the job description, the "apply" button contains a check mark indicating you have already applied. This would be beneficial to also see in the search list of jobs to the right of the 'apply with your Indeed resume' feature so you did not have to waste time looking at jobs you have already applied for.

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Likelihood to recommend: 8/10

Pros
- The interface is intuitive. - Ability to upload resume and find positions that match one's skillset. Further, employers can also search resumes and reach out to potential employees. - Tons of filters available so that one can narrow down his or her job search. - Jobs can be applied from a cell phone as well.

Cons
- Jobs are not removed automatically on Indeed when they expire on employer's website the same day. There are lots of jobs on Indeed which directly points to an employer's website. Several times when one goes to employer's website, one sees a message, "This job is no longer available or has been expired." So even if the job is expired on the employer's website, the job still shows on Indeed.

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