If you would like to change the visibility of your resume, first sign in to your account and navigate to your
Indeed
Resume. To the right of your resume, you will have the option to make your resume public or private.
How do I make my resume private on indeed?
If you wish to keep your entire resume hidden – click the ‘edit resume' button located to the right of your resume, then click the
‘edit privacy settings' link
(located to the right), then click ‘private'.
Can my employer see my Indeed activity?
Employers do not have access to your Indeed Profile at all
. This is kept completely confidential. They are not able to see other jobs you have applied for or any notes that you may have in your account.
What does it mean on indeed when it says viewed by employer?
Essentially, when one receives a, “Viewed By Employer” message.
The hiring representative has actually screened and/or perused the resume to some degree
, be it to rule out because some basic requirements were met or to send to the next evaluation party, which may mean to the representative needing the position filled.
How do you post a resume without current employer knowing?
Create a limited-view resume
No matter where you upload your resume, you might also consider leaving off your current employer's name, says Goldwasser. “Keep your current employer name as ‘confidential,'” she says. That way, if someone in your firm searches the company name, your resume won't come up.
Should I make my Indeed resume public?
Remember that if you do make your resume private, it won't be visible to potential employers. Unless you don't want anyone to know you're searching for a job, we
suggest making it public
so hiring managers could reach out to you. Also remember that your information (address, email, and phone) are not shared publicly.
Is it better to apply with Indeed resume or directly?
We see people benefitting immensely from this approach — job seekers who apply using an
Indeed Resume
are 24% more likely to get a positive response from employers than those who upload a resume file. Remember: your goal is to make it easy for prospective employers to say “yes” to your job application.
Can employers contact you through Indeed?
Please note:
Employers will never be able to see your personal contact information
without your explicit stated interest in their role. For more information on account security, please visit our Security page.
Does Indeed let you know if your application has been viewed?
Depending on the job you applied to,
you may receive notifications in the My Jobs section of your Indeed Account
indicating that an application has been viewed and/or actioned by an employer. You can learn more about application statuses in the My Jobs Section Overview.
Should I message an employer on Indeed?
After applying for a job, you might opt to contact the
hiring manager
to follow up on your application. Although this step is not required, following up can convey your interest in the position and help you stand out from other candidates.
Can my employer see me on Ziprecruiter?
Your contact information and resume are sent to the hiring manager(s) who posted the job(s) to which you apply.
No one else can see this information besides you
.
Can a potential employer contact your current employer without permission?
Employment at Will
What if you can't use your boss as a reference?
Even if you're in a position where an employer is refusing to give you a reference, you will almost definitely have
someone else in your career history willing to sing your praises
. If you think you have more than enough positive references, you could likely omit the negative reference from your reference list.
How much does it cost to post a resume on Indeed?
The cost of posting a job on Indeed
starts at $0
. Sponsored job postings range from $0.10 to $5 per click. The cost-per-click is for each job seeker who clicks on your post, even if they don't apply.
How do I tell Indeed that I found a job?
If the job is in your ‘Applied' folder, you can report it by
clicking the 3 dots to the right of the job
. A menu will appear and you will see the option to ‘Archive' or ‘Report Job'. Click ‘Report Job' to report the job directly from your Applied folder.
What is the best site to post a resume?
- Best Overall: LinkedIn.
- Runner-Up, Best Overall: Indeed.
- Best for Entry-Level Work: CollegeGrad.
- Best for Freelance Work: Upwork.
- Best for Local Jobs and Gigs: Craigslist.
- Best for Creative Jobs: Behance.
- Best for Tech Jobs: Dice.
