What is Indeed Apply?

Indeed Apply, also known as Indeed Easy Apply or Indeed Quick Apply, is designed to make it easier for candidates to apply to your jobs. Instead of being redirected to a career site or other external application experience, job seekers can easily apply directly on Indeed using their Indeed Profile, which includes their resume and other credentials.

For employers, this can mean fewer candidate drop-offs and more completed applications. It can also create a smoother experience for candidates, which may help deliver higher-quality applications and connect you with the right applicants faster.

Here are a few key points to know:

• Indeed Apply is the default application method for all jobs posted directly on Indeed (hosted jobs).
• For jobs pulled from an applicant tracking system (ATS) or career site (indexed jobs), you can enable Indeed Apply through Indeed Apply Sync, which connects completed applications back to your ATS.

You may see the most value from Indeed Apply if you want to:

• Attract more relevant candidates and increase the volume of completed applications
• Reduce drop-offs where clicks don’t result in applications
• Gain clearer visibility into application data

How Indeed Apply works

Indeed Apply works differently depending on how your jobs are posted. If you post directly on Indeed, the process is built in from start to finish. If you post through an ATS or career site, you can still take advantage of Indeed Apply by connecting your system with Indeed.

In both cases, the goal is the same: to make it easier for candidates to apply and for you to manage applications more efficiently.

For hosted jobs

Hosted jobs are jobs posted directly on Indeed. You manage applications and candidate communications in Indeed, with built-in analytics to track performance.

This can be a good fit if you:

• Want to post jobs directly on Indeed
• Don’t have an ATS or career site
• Prefer to manage applications entirely within Indeed

For indexed jobs

The primary way to use Indeed Apply for indexed jobs is through an integration with one of Indeed’s 350+ supported ATSs. Your indexed jobs will continue to be managed in your ATS, but can also be tracked in Indeed, giving you flexibility in how you oversee applications.

With an Indeed Apply Sync integration:

• New jobs in your ATS can post automatically to Indeed
• Applications submitted on Indeed flow directly into your ATS
• You can use screener and qualification questions set up in your ATS, as well as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) questions
• Job data, application information and analytics stay in sync

This approach can be particularly helpful if you:

• Want all Indeed applications to flow directly into your ATS with source tracking
• Rely on insights like application volume and application completion rates to guide your hiring decisions
• Need to hire quickly or fill high-volume or evergreen roles
• Compete in industries where speed is critical, and you want candidates to apply before they move on to other employers
• Want to improve the quality of applications by using your ATS’s screening and qualifying questions
• Prefer to let Indeed guide more relevant job seekers to apply to your jobs

How to set up Indeed Apply

Getting started with Indeed Apply is simple.

• For hosted jobs, you don’t need to do anything. Indeed Apply is included automatically when you post directly on Indeed.
• For indexed jobs, setup usually requires enabling an ATS integration so applications can sync between Indeed and your system.

Depending on your ATS, the integration may be built by Indeed or by your ATS provider. The difference is simply who built it—the functionality for you remains the same.

For detailed instructions, visit our Help Center guide to set up Indeed Apply.

Benefits of Indeed Apply

When you use Indeed Apply, you may benefit from these key advantages:

More completed applications

You not only see more applications completed, but also increase your chances of reaching quality applicants. For indexed jobs in particular, employers who turn on Indeed Apply see an average of 45% more apply starts per job.^[2]

Enhanced candidate experience

A streamlined, mobile-friendly process helps reduce drop-offs and makes it easier for job seekers to apply from any device. If you post directly on Indeed, this simplified application experience is included automatically with every hosted job.

Easier for candidates to apply—and for you to review

When you use Indeed Apply, your jobs display an “Easily apply” badge, showing candidates that they can apply quickly. Indeed also encourages job seekers to maintain a complete profile, so you get clearer visibility into their credentials as they apply.

Better return on your investment

Because more candidates finish their applications, you gain more opportunities to connect with applicants who fit your open roles and can make better use of your hiring budget.

FAQs about Indeed Apply

How is Indeed Apply different from Indeed Apply Sync?

Indeed Apply is the feature that lets candidates apply directly on Indeed using their profile and resume. Indeed Apply Sync is the integration for indexed jobs that connects those applications back to your ATS, automatically sending the data for easier management and compliance.

Is there a cost to use Indeed Apply?

No. Indeed Apply, Indeed Apply Sync and their integrations are free.

Can I use screening or qualification questions with Indeed Apply?

Yes. You can include screener and qualification questions either through your ATS integration or directly in a hosted job posting.

Is Indeed Apply mobile-friendly?

Yes. The process is fully optimized for mobile, so candidates can apply quickly and easily from any device.

Are there any requirements for using Indeed Apply?

Yes. To use Indeed Apply, you’ll need to:

• Accept Indeed’s Terms of Service and provide contact information
• Make sure integrations are fully implemented if using an ATS
• Avoid requiring job seekers to complete an additional application outside of Indeed Apply
• Provide screener and EEO functionality where applicable
• Limit job postings to 100 screener questions or fewer

For full details, see the Indeed Apply policy page.

How can I check if my ATS supports Indeed Apply?

Visit Indeed’s Integration Hub and search for your ATS. If it’s listed, you can enable Indeed Apply through an integration built by Indeed or by your ATS provider.

Attract more quality applicants with Indeed Apply

Indeed Apply simplifies the application process by letting candidates apply directly on Indeed with their profile and resume. On average, this means more completed applications, stronger candidate quality and a 2.4x greater likelihood of making a hire.^[3]

The feature works across both hosted jobs and indexed jobs through ATS integrations, giving you a smooth, consistent experience no matter how you post.

Ready to get started? Post a job on Indeed or learn more about Indeed Apply.

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