Indeed Job Seeker Guidelines
Indeed wants to keep its site safe and professional for job seekers. Be respectful when discussing jobs with employers that align with your skills and interests. Breaking these rules may result in your account being closed.
General guidelines
Be professional.
Use polite and respectful language.
Reply to messages quickly.
Let the employer know if you want to stop the conversation.
Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
Don't use language that is hateful or discriminatory.
Don't send messages that don't relate to finding a job.
Be honest and respectful.
Be truthful about who you are.
Don't pretend to be someone else.
Do not misrepresent your location or resume information.
Respect confidentiality when discussing any sensitive or proprietary information.
Don't impersonate another person or entity or falsely represent yourself.
Don't try to sell products or services to employers.
Don't use third-party bots or other automated tools to apply for jobs.
Be safe and aware.
- Don't share personal or sensitive details that aren't needed for the job.
- Look up the employer to confirm the opportunity is legitimate. Check our guidelines for a safe job search.
- Report suspicious activity or inappropriate behaviour from an employer.
- Don't send or respond to job emails that are too general, like newsletters. Report them if necessary.
Resume guidelines
You can include
Your resume
A cover letter
Writing samples
Certifications
Professional licences
Do not include
Resumes posted on behalf of someone else
Private details like:
Your full date of birth
Financial information
Government-issued identification numbers
Photos that don't relate to your job search, such as:
Photos of children
Sexual or violent images
Anything not related to finding a job
AI prompts or scripts that could disrupt, interfere with, or manipulate how systems or services on our site function
Application guidelines
We may limit the number of job applications you can submit each day. This helps keep the platform fair and running smoothly.
We'll let you know when you've reached your daily application limit.