Special Job Posting Types
This policy applies to all employers posting jobs on Indeed. Our goal is to keep job searches simple, clear, and fair for everyone. Each job post should describe one real job so job seekers know exactly what they're applying for.
We understand that some employers use unique or non-traditional application methods. These are fine as long as the job itself is clearly defined.
Posts that group many jobs, use general or unconventional applications, or promote unclear roles may need sponsorship to stay visible on Indeed.
Policy requirements
Tailored applications
Your job post may not need sponsorship if:
- It matches one clear, specific job
- It lists more than one available shift for the same role
- You split several roles into separate job posts
- You use plural job titles (for example, "Servers" instead of "Server")
General recruitment and applications
Your job post may need sponsorship if:
- It's for a specific role, but leads to a general application
- It promotes several different jobs in one post
Job fairs, hiring events, and career fairs
Posts that promote or advertise hiring events must be sponsored or submitted through Indeed Hiring Events (IHE).
Advertising your event
- Applies to posts created for the event itself, like "Hiring Event: Retail Roles.
- These rules apply to all event ads, even when the event isn't managed through IHE.
- The job title, description, and location must describe the event, not a single job.
Individual jobs in Indeed Hiring Events
- Jobs that are part of an IHE (for example, "Sales Associate" at a hiring fair) must still follow all job posting rules.
- The job title and location should describe the specific job, not the event.
Gigs & Short-Term Work Platforms
Gigs and short-term work platforms provide job seekers opportunities that can be single tasks, shifts, or ongoing projects. Workers can accept or decline tasks at any time. These opportunities are usually offered through apps or websites that connect clients and workers.
Allowed
We allow real, task-based, or shift-based gig opportunities where:
Workers can choose which shifts or tasks to take
The platform guarantees payment and supports real work
The platform is already active in the opportunity's location
Workers choose their schedule and have no obligations to take on work
Workers can refuse any and all work, and can quit the platform at any time
Examples include:
Delivery or rideshare apps that operate in your region
Task-based apps offering paid household or online work
Not allowed
Apps that haven't launched yet or don't have active opportunities in the posted location.
"Passive income" or fee-based opportunities, like pay-to-join or investment offers
Posts that advertise platforms only, without real work available
Traditional jobs for other companies or clients (Indeed classifies these as job boards, as would be subject to that policy)
Third-party forms like Google Forms for applications
AI training gigs specific requirements
The job title must include "AI Trainer" (or a similar term)
The salary field should show the average pay per task
If the post doesn't use Indeed Apply, the link must go to the platform's signup or task page
Next steps
If we removed or hid your job post:
Check if the post meets the requirements above.
Contact Indeed Support if you believe we removed your post by mistake.