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43-500: Indeed, Inc. is an American worldwide employment website for job listings launched in November 2004. It is an independent subsidiary of multinational company Recruit Holdings . It is headquartered in Austin, Texas , and Stamford, Connecticut , with additional offices around the world. As a single topic search engine, its central functionality is also an example of vertical search . Indeed
86-523: A photograph of the applicant. In many English-speaking countries, notably the United States, this is not customary, and books or websites giving recommendations about how to design an application typically advise against it unless explicitly requested by the employer. In other countries (for instance, Germany), the inclusion of a photograph of the applicant is still common, and many employers would consider an application incomplete without it. In France ,
129-464: A robots exclusion standard on all its pages while others have embraced them. Industry specific posting boards are also appearing. These consolidate all the vacancies in a very specific industry. The largest "niche" job board is Dice.com which focuses on the IT industry. Many industry and professional associations offer members a job posting capability on the association website. An employer review website
172-544: A barrier between the applicant and a job interview with the person who has the authority to hire. For many businesses, applications for employment can be filled out online, rather than submitted in person. However, it is still recommended that applicants bring a printed copy of their application to an interview. Application forms are the second most common hiring instrument next to personal interviews. Companies will occasionally use two types of application forms, short and long. They help companies with initial screening and
215-403: A current employer or, worse, by criminals who may use information from it to amass and sell personal contact information, or even perpetrate identity theft . Application for employment An application for employment is a standard business document that is prepared with questions deemed relevant by employers . It is used to determine the best candidate to fill a specific role within
258-414: A job board with a search engine style interface, or to a web site that actually indexes and searches other web sites. Niche job boards are starting to play a bigger role in providing more targeted job vacancies and employees to the candidate and the employer respectively. Job boards such as airport jobs and federal jobs among others provide a very focused way of eliminating and reducing time to applying to
301-551: A job website, a prospective employee can locate and fill out a job application or submit resumes over the Internet for the advertised position. The Online Career Center was developed in 1992 by Bill Warren as a non-profit organization backed by forty major corporations to allow job hunters to post their resumes and for recruiters to post job openings. In 1994, Robert J. McGovern began NetStart Inc. as software sold to companies for listing job openings on their websites and manage
344-678: A security guard who transitions from a low paying security job to the same job at a fancier building. Soon thereafter, Monster.com was elevated to the top spot of online employment sites. Hotjobs.com's ad wasn't as successful, but it gave the company enough of a boost for its IPO in August. After being purchased in a joint venture by Knight Ridder and Tribune Company in July, CareerBuilder absorbed competitor boards CareerPath.com and then Headhunter.net which had already acquired CareerMosaic. Even with these aggressive mergers CareerBuilder still trailed behind
387-453: A specific duration (30 days, 60 days, etc). Other sites may allow employers to post basic listings for free, but charge a fee for more prominent placement of listings in search results. A few sites use a pay-for-performance model, where the employer listing the job pays for clicks on the listing. In Japan, some sites have come under fire for allowing employers to list a job for free for an initial duration, then charging exorbitant fees after
430-436: A specific topic - job listings). Some of these new search engines primarily index traditional job boards. These sites aim to provide a "one-stop shop" for job-seekers who don't need to search the underlying job boards. In 2006, tensions developed between the job boards and several scraper sites , with Craigslist banning scrapers from its job classifieds and Monster.com specifically banning scrapers through its adoption of
473-763: A study, the Onlinebewerbung was more favored in Germany than the Bewerbungsmappe by 2012. The CV is the most important part of the application and should not be longer than two to three pages. It is divided into three areas: In chronological order: In reverse chronological order: The cover letter ( La Lettera di accompagnamento al curriculum ) is relatively short, polite and formal in Italian applications. Long versions and extensively explained motivations, as well as photos and copies of certificates, are presented only at
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#1732876633385516-411: A target of cyberextortion . Ransomware such as "Petya" and "GoldenEye" were discovered to exploit job applications. Cyberespionage and attacks on critical infrastructure -related companies may be other reasons for such attacks and other than ransomware attacks may leave employees in the dark about their computer or network infection. The best method for mitigating such risks would be to have
559-618: A zoo sweeping out the elephant cage completely unbeknownst to the animal. The elephant sits down briefly and when it stands back up, the janitor has disappeared, suggesting the worker was now stuck in the elephant's anus. The ad meant to illustrate a need for those stuck in jobs they hate, and offer a solution through their Web site. In 1999, Monster.com ran on three 30 second Super Bowl ads for four million dollars. One ad which featured children speaking like adults, drolly intoning their dream of working at various dead-end jobs to humorous effect were far more popular than rival Hotjobs.com ad about
602-721: Is Working in Canada . It does provide links to the Canadian Job Bank . However, most of its content is information about local labor markets (in Canada), requirements for working in various occupations, information about relevant laws and regulations, government services and grants, and so on. Most items could be of interest to people in various roles and conditions including those considering career options, job seekers, employers and employees. Employment sites typically charge fees to employers for listings job postings. Often these are flat fees for
645-491: Is Recruit Holding Co Ltd. Turnover in the UK for the year to 31 December 2019 was £41.2m. On October 1, 2012, Indeed became an independent operating unit of Japan-based Recruit Co. Ltd. On July 1, 2016, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it had acquired the assets of Indeed's competitor Simply Hired , which would become a publishing partner of Indeed. On June 21, 2018, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it had acquired
688-718: Is a type of employment website where past and current employees post comments about their experiences working for a company or organization. An employer review website usually takes the form of an internet forum . Typical comments are about management , working conditions , and pay . Although employer review websites may produce links to potential employers, they do not necessarily list vacancies. Although many sites that provide access to job advertisements include pages with advice about writing resumes and CVs, performing well in interviews, and other topics of interest to job seekers there are sites that specialize in providing information of this kind, rather than job opportunities. One such
731-561: Is currently available in over 60 countries and 28 languages. In October 2010, Indeed.com surpassed Monster.com to become the highest-traffic job website in the United States. The site aggregates job listings from thousands of websites, including job boards, staffing firms, associations, and company career pages. It generates revenue by selling premium job posting and resume features to employers and companies hiring. In 2011, Indeed began allowing job seekers to apply directly to jobs on Indeed's site and offering resume posting and storage. Indeed
774-598: Is currently the main sponsor of German soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt . This article about a search engine website is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Employment website An employment website is a website that deals specifically with employment or careers . Many employment websites are designed to allow employers to post job requirements for a position to be filled and are commonly known as job boards. Other employment sites offer employer reviews, career and job-search advice, and describe different job descriptions or employers. Through
817-481: Is important because it allows a potential employer to evaluate an applicants' performance in school as well as make determinations as to personality and intelligence. Work experience is important because it will inform a potential employer if the applicant meets their specific needs. Companies are usually interested when applicants were unemployed, when/why the applicant left their previous job and their highest position at their previous job. Companies may be interested in
860-566: The Lebenslauf usually includes a photograph called Bewerbungsfoto . Some employers, mainly governmental organisations, deliberately neglect the photograph to ensure a higher degree of objectivity in the course of assessment procedures. The Lebenslauf should be two pages long. In general, there are two options of submitting a job application in Germany: a job application folder ( Bewerbungsmappe ) or online ( Onlinebewerbung ). According to
903-516: The 2006 Equal Opportunities Act [ fr ] requires companies with more than 50 employees to request an anonymous application ( CV anonyme ). The job application is called Bewerbung in Germany and usually consists of three parts: the Anschreiben ( cover letter ), the Lebenslauf ( curriculum vitae (CV)) and the Zeugnisse (references). The Anschreiben is used to convince
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#1732876633385946-453: The U.S., Hyams said, largely within R&;D and the go-to-market teams. "While the global economy has improved in several areas over the past year, we are not yet set up for sustainable growth," Hyams said. “Despite our efforts so far, our organization is still too complex,” he continued, indicating that the company is aiming to "simplify" areas of the business to make decision-making faster. Indeed
989-408: The UK. On March 22, 2023, Indeed announced that they would be laying off 2,200 employees, stated to be 15% of their workforce. On May 13, 2024, Indeed laid off approximately 1,000 employees, or about 8% of the company. Indeed CEO Chris Hyams announced on May 13 in a letter to employees, a move driven in part by "a global slow-down in hiring," the message said. The vast majority of the layoffs were in
1032-416: The applicant for their name, phone number, and address. In addition, applications may also ask for previous employment information, educational background, emergency contacts, and references, as well as any special skills the applicant might have. The three categories of information that application fields are very useful for discovering are physical characteristics, experience, and environmental factors. If
1075-472: The applicant to provide information regarding relevant skills , education , and experience (previous employment or volunteer work ). The application itself is a minor test of the applicant's literacy , penmanship , and communication skills . A careless job applicant might disqualify themselves with a poorly filled-out application. The application may also require the applicant to disclose any criminal record and to provide information sufficient to enable
1118-429: The applicant's social environment because it can inform them of their personality, interests, and qualities. For example, if they are extremely active within an organization, that may demonstrate their ability to communicate well with others. Being in management may demonstrate their leadership ability as well as their determination. Customs vary from country to country when it comes to the inclusion or non-inclusion of
1161-505: The assets of Glassdoor , which will operate as a distinct and separate part of its growing HR Technology business segment, aligning Glassdoor and Indeed as sister companies. On May 30, 2019, Indeed announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Syft, a leading recruiting platform for the hospitality, event, and light industrial sectors in the UK. On July 12, 2019, Indeed announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire ClickIQ, an automated job advertising technology platform based in
1204-515: The candidate's suitability to the position. From the employer's perspective, the application serves a number of purposes. These vary depending on the nature of the job and the preferences of the person responsible for hiring, as "each organization should have an application form that reflects its own environment". At a minimum, an application usually requires the applicant to provide information sufficient to demonstrate that they are legally permitted to be employed. The typical application also requires
1247-406: The company has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) to ask regarding a physical condition, they may ask questions about it. For example: The job requires a lot of physical labor. Do you have any physical problems that may interfere with this job? Experience requirements can be separated into two groups on an application: work experience and educational background. Educational background
1290-408: The company. Most companies provide such forms to anyone upon request, at which point it becomes the responsibility of the applicant to complete the form and return it to the employer for consideration. The completed and returned document notifies the company of the applicant's availability and desire to be employed as well as their qualifications and background so that a determination can be made as to
1333-484: The employer to conduct an appropriate background check . For a business that employs workers on a part-time basis, the application may inquire as to the applicant's availability at specific times and/or days and preferences in this regard. Employers may be prohibited from asking applicants about characteristics that are not relevant to the job, such as their political view or sexual orientation . For white collar jobs, particularly those requiring communication skills,
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1376-404: The employer to submit an invitation for a job interview . It must be in paper size DIN A4 , not exceed one page, have a handwritten signature , and be accompanied by a Lebenslauf and Zeugnisse . The Lebenslauf is documented in reverse chronological order and should give information on work experience, education and professional training as well as an applicant's skills. In Germany,
1419-439: The employer will typically require applicants to accompany the form with a cover letter and a résumé . However, even employers who accept a cover letter and résumé will frequently also require the applicant to complete an application form, as the other documents may neglect to mention specific details of importance to the employer. In some instances, an application is effectively used to dissuade "walk-in" applicants, serving as
1462-676: The established brand. In February 2010, Monster acquired HotJobs from Yahoo for $ 225 million. A job board is a website that facilitates job hunting and range from large scale generalist sites to niche job boards for job categories such as engineering , legal , insurance , social work , teaching , mobile app development as well as cross-sector categories such as green jobs , ethical jobs and seasonal jobs . Users can typically upload their résumés and submit them to potential employers and recruiters for review, while employers and recruiters can post job ads and search for potential employees. The term job search engine might refer to
1505-570: The free period expires. Most of these sites seem to have appeared within the last year in response to the labor shortage in Japan. Many job search engines and job boards encourage users to post their resume and contact details. While this is attractive for the site operators (who sell access to the resume bank to headhunters and recruiters), job-seekers exercise caution in uploading personal information, since they have no control over where their resume will eventually be seen. Their resume may be viewed by
1548-426: The frequency of specific words within these postings to be tracked over time, serving as a potential indicator of trends in the job markets. The company took an investment round of $ 5 million in funding from Union Square Ventures , The New York Times and Allen & Company . Indeed operates in the UK via Indeed UK Operations Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Indeed Operations Ireland Ltd, whose ultimate holding company
1591-600: The incoming e-mails those listings generated. After an influx of two million dollars in investment capital he then transported this software to its own web address, at first listing the job openings from the companies who utilized the software. NetStart Inc. changed its name in 1998 to operate under the name of their software, CareerBuilder . The company received a further influx of seven million dollars from investment firms such as New Enterprise Associates to expand their operations. Six major newspapers joined forces in 1995 to list their classified sections online. The service
1634-633: The interview. In Spain, the application consists of two parts: the cover letter ( Carta de Candidatura ) and the CV. No work or training certificates are attached. The cover letter should be short and contain the reason for applying. The CV should be structured in a tabular form. In Spain, multiple job interviews with the same company are common. Job applications are known to be used by hackers to get employees to open attachments or links or connect USB sticks with malware . As companies typically have more financial resources than private individuals, they are often
1677-406: The longer form can be used for other purposes as well . The answers that applicants choose to submit are helpful to the company because they can potentially become an interview question for that applicant. The employment application is not a standardized form, so every company may create its own as long as regulations set by the government are adhered to. At a minimum, applications usually ask
1720-415: The most appropriate role. USAJobs.gov is the United States' official website for jobs. It gathers job listings from over 500 federal agencies. Some web sites are simply search engines that collect results from multiple independent job boards. This is an example of both metasearch (since these are search engines which search other search engines) and vertical search (since the searches are limited to
1763-414: The number one employment site Jobsonline.com, number two Monster.com and number three Hotjobs.com. Monster.com made a move in 2001 to purchase Hotjobs.com for $ 374 million in stock , but were unsuccessful due to Yahoo 's unsolicited cash and stock bid of $ 430 million late in the year. Yahoo had previously announced plans to enter the job board business, but decided to jump start that venture by purchasing
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1806-630: Was called CareerPath.com and featured help-wanted listings from the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, San Jose Mercury News and the Washington Post. The industry attempted to reach a broader, less tech-savvy base in 1998 when Hotjobs.com attempted to buy a Super Bowl spot, but Fox rejected the ad for being in poor taste. The ad featured a janitor at
1849-457: Was cofounded by Paul Forster and Rony Kahan in 2004 in both Austin, Texas , and Stamford, Connecticut . The Stamford offices house the company's sales, client services, finance, and human resources teams, while the product development staff is based in Austin. In 2005, Indeed launched the beta version of their " pay-per-click job advertising network". In addition to searching job postings, it allows
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