Indeed helps employers connect with the right candidates while making it easier for job seekers to find meaningful opportunities. To support this, jobs that are duplicates, evergreen, or recently reposted may no longer be visible organically unless they are sponsored. This change encourages unique, high-quality postings and helps employers manage budgets efficiently.
Why This Change Matters
Duplicate or reposted jobs can make it harder for candidates to find the right roles and may dilute the effectiveness of your postings. By limiting visibility for these jobs, Indeed helps:
- Show job seekers unique opportunities
- Prevent wasted applications on repeated postings
- Encourage fair budgeting and better hiring outcomes
Understanding Duplicate, Evergreen, and Reposted Jobs
- Duplicate Jobs: New postings that closely match a currently or recently active job. This includes similar titles, descriptions, or locations—even if not word-for-word identical.
- Evergreen Jobs: Listings that stay open for long periods and are repeatedly refreshed. These can be flagged to ensure job seekers see truly active opportunities.
- Reposted Jobs: Older roles that have been reopened or reposted. If they closely resemble an active or recent posting, they may require sponsorship to maintain visibility.
Sponsorship and Visibility
Jobs flagged as duplicates, evergreen, or reposted will need to be sponsored to appear prominently on Indeed. Sponsorship:
- Increases visibility and candidate reach
- Signals to job seekers that the role is actively managed
- Improves chances of attracting qualified talent
This approach helps maintain a fair marketplace while giving employers control over which roles receive extra attention. Here's how you can sponsor/boost your jobs directly on HigherMe!
Best Practices for Posting
- Focus on unique, detailed job descriptions for each role
- Avoid posting multiple listings for the same position unless there are significant differences
- Use sponsorship strategically to boost visibility for priority roles
Following these guidelines will help ensure your jobs reach the right candidates while maintaining visibility and effectiveness on Indeed.