Profile Settings Menu: Managing Your Privacy

The Profile settings menu allows you to change your privacy status. It lets employers know if they can review your info and contact you. On this page, you can learn where to find this menu, what each setting means, and what employers can or can't see.

Getting started

Create an account or sign in.

If your account is new, we'll prompt you to use the Profile settings menu at the start of the sign-up process.

The default setting is Employers can't find you. You can change this setting now or switch to Employers can find you anytime.

Changing your Profile Settings menu

Where do you find the menu?

Click Profile in the navigation or tap the Profile icon.
To open the menu, click or tap the settings near your contact info.

What does 'Employers can find you' mean?

Your profile is visible.

Employers can recommend jobs to you.
They can review some types of info in your profile.
Employers may contact you through Indeed's messaging system.

Actions

Review and update your Work experience.
Make sure the contact info is accurate.
Verify the email address linked to your account.

What does 'Employers can't find you' mean?

Your profile is not searchable.

Employers can't contact you unless you've applied.
They can't view your job search activity or see if you've applied to other jobs.
Your profile details, like contact info, resume file, or work history, are not accessible.

Did you know? Learn more about the profile and preferences you do and don't share with employers.

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