Getting Started With Your Job Search
A complete walkthrough for setting up your profile, creating alerts and landing your first interview.
10 min
Step 1: Create your Indeed account
Visit indeed.com and click Sign In in the top-right corner. You can create an account using your email address or sign in with Google or Apple.
If you already have an Indeed account, sign in and skip to Step 2.After creating your account, check your email for a verification link and click it to activate your account.
Step 2: Build your profile
Your profile helps employers learn about you. Navigate to your profile page and:
- Build or upload a resume
- Include your work experience, education and skills
- You can also add more details, like languages, certifications or other relevant information
- Add preferences
- Let us know what kind of job you want, what you can do and what you are not interested in
- Select your visibility
- Choose 'Employers can find you' if you want employers to find your profile and contact you
Did you know? Your resume will automatically be attached to applications unless you choose otherwise.Step 4: Set up job alerts
Never miss a matching job by setting up alerts:
- Search for the type of job you want
- Click Get alerts on the search engine results page
- Choose how often you want to be notified (daily or weekly)
You can manage your alerts anytime from your Dashboard > Job Alerts page.
Step 5: Start applying
Browse job listings and click Apply  on jobs that interest you. Before submitting:
- Review the job description carefully
- Customise your resume if needed
- Write a brief cover letter when the option is available
You are all set! Keep your profile updated and check your alerts regularly for the best results.
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