Sponsored Jobs have prime positioning in search results and are the most effective way to reach the largest number of qualified candidates. Indeed typically places Sponsored Jobs in the top and very bottom of their Search Results Pages where job seekers navigate between pages. Sponsored Jobs are only visible to candidates who enter search terms that are related to the job title, description, location and other information within the job.
Indeed's algorithm works similarly to Google. Results vary from person to person - every search will yield different results.
The job search algorithm at Indeed is a complex method of serving up relevant jobs to the individual job seeker. It's based on previous searches, a user’s cache/cookies from Indeed, that job seeker's profile and resume content, how they have interacted with your brand in the past, etc. Indeed's primary focus is serving content that is relevant for the job seeker and is not only based on bid rate.
Indeed does not operate like Craigslist where the most recent Sponsored Job posting will automatically be placed at the top of the search results. The job search results on Indeed are fluid and change throughout the day and time. For example, a search result can be conducted at noon and then the same search an hour later and the jobs at the top of the results page might change for the same user.
Unfortunately, Indeed will not provide data in terms of where our sponsored job listing is placed on average. Indeed's AI is designed to serve multiple employer job ads at any given time.
