Indeed Jobseeker Guidelines

Be professional.

• Use polite and respectful language.

• Reply to messages quickly.

• Let the employer know if you want to stop the conversation.

• Do not use obscene, profane or vulgar language.

• Do not use language that is hateful or discriminatory.

• Do not send messages that do not relate to finding a job.

Be honest and respectful.

• Be truthful about who you are.

• Do not pretend to be someone else.

• Do not misrepresent your location or resume information.

• Respect confidentiality when discussing any sensitive or proprietary information.

• Do not impersonate another person or entity or falsely represent yourself.

• Do not try to sell products or services to employers.

• Do not use third-party bots or other automated tools to apply for jobs.

Be safe and aware.

• Do not share personal or sensitive details that are not needed for the job.
• Look up the employer to confirm the opportunity is legitimate. Check our guidelines for a safe job search.
• Report suspicious activity or inappropriate behaviour from an employer.
• Do not send or respond to job emails that are too general, like newsletters. Report them if needed.

You can include

• Your resume

• A cover letter

• Writing samples

• Certifications

• Professional licences

Do not include

• Resumes posted on behalf of someone else

• Private details like:

• Your full date of birth

• Financial information

• Government-issued identification numbers

• Photos that do not relate to your job search, such as:

• Photos of children

• Sexual or violent images

• Anything not related to finding a job

• AI prompts or scripts that could disrupt, interfere with or manipulate how systems or services on our site function

We may limit the number of job applications you can submit each day. This helps keep the platform fair and running well.

We will let you know when you have reached your daily application limit.