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.

• Don't use obscene, profane or vulgar language.

• Don't use language that is hateful or discriminatory.

• Don't send messages that don't relate to finding a job.

Be honest and respectful.

• Be truthful about who you are.

• Don't pretend to be someone else.

• Do not misrepresent your location or CV information.

• Respect confidentiality when discussing any sensitive or proprietary information.

• Don't impersonate another person or entity or falsely represent yourself.

• Don't try to sell products or services to employers.

• Don't use third-party bots or other automated tools to apply for jobs.

Be safe and aware.

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

You can include

• Your CV

• A cover letter

• Writing samples

• Certifications

• Professional licences

Do not include

• CVs posted on behalf of someone else

• Private details like:

• Your full date of birth

• Financial information

• Government-issued identification numbers

• Photos that don't 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 smoothly.

We'll let you know when you've reached your daily application limit.