How To Add Shifts and Schedules to Your Job Post
Shift and schedule information tells jobseekers when and how long they would work for a job. A shift is the hours and time of day someone works, like morning, night or eight-hour shifts. A schedule is the pattern of days and hours each week, such as Monday to Friday or four 10-hour days. Jobs with shifts that match a jobseeker's preferences are highlighted in search results, making them easier to find.
When you include shift and schedule details in your job posting, they will appear in the following places:
- Search results
- Job page
- Job description
Adding shifts and schedules to your job
When you post directly on Indeed
- Create a new job post or edit your existing job.
- Select your shift and schedule details under What is the schedule for this job.
When you post from your career site or applicant tracking system
You can add shift and schedule information in one of these ways:
- Include it in the job description. Add details about shifts and schedules directly in the job text.
- Use applicant tracking system fields or XML feeds. Many applicant tracking system systems let you provide structured shift and schedule information. Check if your applicant tracking system offers these options.
- Ask your applicant tracking system representative. If you are unsure how to add this information, contact your applicant tracking system support team for guidance.
Learn more about posting jobs from your career site or Applicant Tracking System (applicant tracking system).
Did you know? Indeed may automatically extract shift and schedule information from your job description when it is written in a clear, structured format. Using the examples below helps your shifts display accurately on your job post.
Formatting your job's shifts and schedule
To help jobseekers understand your job's availability, it is best to be specific and consistent when describing shifts and schedules. Use the formats below to clearly show the days, hours and special requirements.
Schedule examples
Every weekend
This work schedule requires work every weekend.
Examples:
- Current shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Required to work Saturday or Sunday
4x10
This full-time work schedule covers four days of ten-hour shifts per week.
- Do: Use the format (number of days)x(number of hours), such as 4x10
- Do: Write 'Four ten-hour workdays’, ‘4 days at 10 hours a day’ or ‘4 – 10-hour shifts per week’.
Supplemental schedules
This covers evenings, weekends, on-call work, overtime and other potential schedules.
Examples:
- Evenings as needed
- Must be willing to work nights and some weekends
- On-call rotations as required
Shift examples
4-hour shift
A part-time shift lasting four hours.
Example: 4 hours per day, 4 days per week.
Evening shift
Work that happens mainly in the evening.
Examples:
- Evening shifts required
- Morning and evening shifts available
Split shift
A shift is split into multiple parts in a day.
Example: Candidates must work a split shift daily or every other weekend.
FAQs
Question: Can I still add shifts to my job after I post it?
Answer: Yes. You can add shifts and schedules when you create the job post or by editing an existing job.
Question: Can I add overtime and holiday schedules to the job post?
Answer: Yes. You can add a supplemental schedule to the job's shifts and schedule information.