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Personalizing your job search

November 2022

With 7.5 jobs added to Indeed every second, the job search process can quickly become overwhelming. Don’t worry, though! Indeed makes it easy to hone in on jobs that meet your needs with these four features. 

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Advanced Search Features

Do you want to work remotely or in the office? Do you want a part-time or full-time job? Personalize your job search with advanced search features to include titles and companies that interest you, and include skills and proficiencies that are applicable to your qualifications. 

Learn how to personalize your job search by typing specific phrases in your search bar and find other tips on Career Guide.

Career Guide: Tips on How to Get Better Search Results
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02

Minimum Base Pay

Don’t waste your time with jobs that don’t meet your salary requirements. When you set your minimum pay preference, Indeed highlights which job posts meet your pay expectations.

  1. Go to your profile at profile.indeed.com.
  2. Click Job Preferences, then click +Pay to add your minimum base pay preference.
  3. Set your minimum pay per hour, day, week, month or year.

Check the average salary for a role in a specific city (or see the national average) on Indeed Salary database. This information is also displayed in a variety of places on Indeed, including search results, job descriptions, and individual company pages. 

You can also get a personalized pay range in seconds with the Indeed Salary Calculator. Understand your earning potential based on location, role, and years of experience based on the current job market. 

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Certifications

Find the training you need for the job you want. With over 400 certifications and licenses on Indeed, it’s easy to round out your skillset or learn what’s needed to change roles. And be sure to add your certifications to your Indeed Resume to let potential employers know you’re prepared on day one. 

Watch our video to learn more about how certifications can boost your resume.

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Assessments

Want to prove your social media skills to a future employer? What about bookkeeping, proofreading or sales? Indeed has over 150 skills tests designed by experts to demonstrate your talent and capabilities. You can proactively take tests to feature on your Indeed Resume, or you may be asked by a prospective employer to take a particular assessment when applying for a specific job. Showcasing your skills through assessment scores is a great way to stand out to employers. 

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Indeed makes it easier to find better work.

Functional features to tailor your job search to your skills and enhance your profile to stand out to employers. Check out next month’s blog post to learn more about how you can use Indeed to increase your chances of getting hired.

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