Quick summary
In previous pages, we've explored getting help with the quality of your job matches. On this page, we explain the difference between hosted jobs and indexed jobs. We also answer frequently asked job seeker questions at the end of the page.What are hosted jobs?
Jobs labeled as Easily apply are posted by employers on Indeed.
What are indexed jobs?
Does the Apply now button bring you to the company site? It's like we scan the World Wide Web for jobs and pull them into your Indeed search results.
Did you know? You can find employer info about pricing, billing, or other topics in our Employer Help Center.
Applying to a hosted job: what to expect
- Communicate safely with employers from Messages.
- Application status will be auto-tracked in My jobs.
- Receive confirmation emails so you know your application was submitted.
- Proactively take assessments so employers who posted jobs can see your scores.
- If you request a copy of your data, you'll get a complete list of Easily apply jobs you've applied for.
Filter hosted jobs
Look for the Easily apply label in your search results. If you're using the app, you can use this as a filter.
Did you know? We may remove jobs from search results if they seem fraudulent or suspicious.
Applying to indexed jobs: what you might expect
- Indeed will send you to the employer's applicant tracking system (ATS) if you click or tap the Apply now button.
- If you apply on an employer's site, you won't receive communication from Indeed about your application status.
- You'll use your personal communication channels to keep the employer updated.
- They may communicate with you through their hiring platform, or they may email you directly.
Important: Some employer sites may charge a subscription fee.
FAQs
Question: Is Indeed free?
Answer: Yes, Indeed is a free search and interview tool.
Question: Can I use Indeed in other languages and locales?
Answer: Yes. Visit our Worldwide page to see the list of available countries.