Quick summary
When you create an account on Indeed, we want to be clear about the information employers can access. This page explains what you share with employers when you set your profile settings to 'Employers can find you', or when you search and apply for jobs.
Employers can find you
Change your profile privacy status in your profile settings to help employers find you on Indeed. You'll share the following information:
Contact information
- City and region
- Name, but only after you respond to an employer's message
CV
You can upload a CV or build an Indeed CV. These are the fields you can complete:
- Work experience
- Education
- Skills
- Certifications
Qualifications
Employers may be able to see your qualifications.
Online status
Employers can see when you edited your profile and when you last visited Indeed.
Searching for a job
Employers can't access your search history or job alerts, and they don't have access to your saved jobs.
Applying for a job
When you apply for an employer's job on Indeed, they'll have access to the following information:
Location
Employers can see the city and county you provide on your CV.
Phone number
Employers can only access the number on your CV, which may differ from the one linked to your Indeed account.
Indeed alias
We create an email alias to help protect your email address. Emails sent to this alias will be delivered to your inbox.
CV
Employers can see the information on the CV you used to apply.
Qualifications
Employers may be able to see your qualifications.