Are Resumes On Indeed Public?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Your street address is

only ever visible

to you. Choosing a private setting ensures your is not visible to anyone. are unable to discover your resume, but you're still able to attach it when you apply to jobs using Indeed.

How do you find people's resumes on Indeed?

  1. Go to indeed.com/resume.
  2. Enter the skill sets, previous job titles, and location that you are looking to hire in the What and Where boxes. …
  3. Select Find and search through the pool of candidates.
  4. After completing the steps above, use the left-hand sidebar to filter the results further.

Can you look at resumes on indeed?

Can I view resumes on Indeed for free?

You can search the database and see a preview of candidates' resumes for free

, but you'll need an Indeed account and an active Indeed Resume subscription to view full resumes and contact candidates.

Why can't I see resumes on Indeed?

Recently,

Indeed has blocked users from viewing resumes with the applicant's name listed on

the resume anymore. The reason for this change was because mainly there are so many extension tools that allow Talent Sourcers to find contact information. So, they blocked free users from viewing the applicant name info.

How much does Indeed charge to view resumes?

At present, searching

Indeed Resume is free

while most employers pay on a per contact basis for each candidate they reach out to.

Do employers contact you on indeed?


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.

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 to say “yes” to your job application.

How do employers on Indeed contact you?

Sometimes, recruiters will directly reach out to you

through email or other professional social media

. Recruiters can work with one company, or they can be part of an agency finding employees for multiple companies. Recruiters are also colloquially called headhunters.

Where does my Indeed resume go when I download it?

Log into your Indeed account. Click on Download Resume to save your resume as a PDF. The Download Resume button can be found

to the right of your resume on a desktop or laptop

and at the bottom of the page on your mobile device.

Can your current employer see your activity on Indeed?


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.

Does Indeed have a monthly fee?

Account administrators can purchase subscriptions on Indeed Resume today and choose from the following subscription options: the “Standard” subscription that costs

$100 per month

and grants you 30 new contacts a month, or the “Professional” subscription that costs $250 per month and grants you 100 new contacts a month.

How much does it cost to find employees 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.

Does anyone actually get a job through Indeed?

A 2016 SilkRoad study found that while 35% of all interview invitations are given to candidates from Indeed,

only 24% of hires come from the site

. Your odds are much better through an employee referral.

What does it mean when your application is viewed on Indeed?

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 I make my Indeed profile private?

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'. You can change your resume's visibility or remove it completely at any time.

Rachel Ostrander
Author
Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.