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Indeed is one of the world’s largest job search platforms, widely used in North America and other regions. It connects job seekers with employers by aggregating job listings from various sources, including company career pages, staffing firms, and other job boards. The platform offers tools for both job seekers and employers to streamline the recruitment process.

History and Overview

Indeed was founded in November 2004 by Paul Forster and Rony Kahan. Initially, it started as a job search engine that aggregated listings from thousands of websites, making it easier for users to find jobs in one place. In 2012, Indeed was acquired by Recruit Co. Ltd., a Japanese HR and recruitment services company, which accelerated its growth and international expansion.

The platform is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Stamford, Connecticut, with additional offices around the world. It operates in over 60 countries and is available in 28 languages.

Key Features

For Job Seekers

  • Job Search and Filters: Users can search for jobs by keyword, job title, company, location, salary, and more. Advanced filters allow narrowing down results by job type, distance, date posted, and experience level.
  • Resume Upload and Easy Apply: Job seekers can upload their resumes and use the Indeed Resume builder. The “Easy Apply” feature allows applying to certain jobs with a single click using the stored resume.
  • Job Alerts: Users can set up email alerts to receive notifications about new job postings that match their criteria.
  • Company Pages and Reviews: Indeed provides company profiles with reviews, ratings, photos, job openings, and average salary information. This helps job seekers research potential employers before applying.
  • Salary Tools: Job seekers can use salary comparison tools to understand typical compensation for their role and location.

For Employers

  • Free Job Postings: Employers can post job openings for free. However, free postings may lose visibility as new jobs are added.
  • Sponsored Job Postings: For increased visibility, employers can sponsor their job listings. Sponsored jobs appear prominently in search results and can be priced on a pay-per-click (PPC) or pay-per-day model.
  • Resume Database Search: Employers can search through Indeed’s extensive resume database to find candidates based on skills, experience, and other criteria.
  • Skills Assessments and Screening: Employers can include skills tests in job postings to evaluate candidates’ capabilities. The platform also offers tools like “Employer Assist” to automatically decline candidates who don’t fit the criteria.
  • Interview Scheduling: Employers can use the Indeed dashboard to schedule interviews, track applications, and communicate with candidates.
  • Indeed Hire: A service that screens candidates and sends qualified ones directly to the employer’s inbox. The cost is typically 10% of the candidate’s starting salary once they are hired.

Statistics (as of 2024)

  • Unique Visitors: Over 300 million unique visitors per month.
  • Job Listings: Around 130 million job listings worldwide.
  • Resumes: Over 225 million resumes in the database, with about 3 million updated monthly.
  • Applications: Approximately 1 billion job applications processed annually.
  • Mobile Usage: Over 65% of applications come through mobile devices.

Regional Focus: North America

Indeed is particularly popular in the United States. In the six months ending March 2024, the United States accounted for 44.9% of traffic to the platform. Canada also has a significant share of traffic, ranking second after the US.

Additional Information

  • AI Integration: Indeed uses AI-powered technology to enhance job matching and candidate screening. For example, the “Invite to Apply” feature sends AI-based job recommendations to job seekers based on their resume and profile.
  • Mobile App: There are mobile apps for both job seekers and employers, available on iOS and Android.
  • Pricing Models: Besides free and sponsored postings, Indeed offers subscription plans (e.g., Standard and Professional subscriptions for resume search) and a price-per-application (PPA) model where employers pay only for applications that meet their criteria.

Indeed remains a widely used platform for both job seekers and employers, though it has faced mixed reviews regarding the quality of applicants and the cost-effectiveness of some premium services.