Google for Jobs vs. Indeed.com

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google for Jobs
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Google for Jobs is a free tool that enables businesses to post jobs on their job boards that will appear in Google searches. Google brings together job postings from across the web, whether they're on websites run by small businesses or job sites with thousands of listings. This helps job seekers find their next job directly in Search.N/A
Indeed.com
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Indeed is a job board and job search engine, available globally.
$5
per day/per posting
Pricing
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Sponsor Job Posting
$5
per day/per posting
Indeed Resume Standard
$100
per recruiter/per month
Indeed Resume Professional
$250
per recruiter/per month
Job Posting
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Considered Both Products
Google for Jobs
Chose Google for Jobs
I'd say Google for Jobs stacks up comparably with Indeed or Glassdoor but lags behind the functionality of LinkedIn. we use all of these, and find Glassdoor to be the most traditional setup and easier to use whereas Google for Jobs can get a little trickier.
Chose Google for Jobs
It has saved me from the spam and robots that have applied for jobs in the past. We have a better candidate list from Google for Jobs. It has also saved us from having to hire someone to post ads and monitor them. It's self-explanatory which makes a smooth transition.
Indeed.com

No answer on this topic

Top Pros
Top Cons
Best Alternatives
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Small Businesses
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
Enterprises
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(5 ratings)
4.3
(43 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(9 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google for JobsIndeed.com
Likelihood to Recommend
Google
Filling open positions, finding new gigs, and transitioning from one role to another are all excellent scenarios for utilizing this tool. For some very niche industries, it may be less effective. However, the ease of use and incredibly broad database make this an unparalleled tool, perhaps even essential in 2022 and for some time to come.
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Indeed
Well suited for searching the database for qualified resources, not well suited for those posting jobs. That is especially true if the job posted has a broader appeal, or applies to many job seekers, since it will attract hundreds that you will not have time to review. We have found that 1 in 20 are even qualified and have the basic requirements for what we post
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Pros
Google
  • Help connect your job post to users.
  • Allows you to have a broader data base.
  • Keeps you up to date on what is moving in the staffing world.
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Indeed
  • The best free job advertising platform out there that is easy to use and integrates with our ATS Greenhouse
  • ATS (Greenhouse) automatically posts every job to Indeed and requires zero effort
  • Formatting of the the jobs from my ATS look good when "pulled" over to Indeed
  • Able to integrate questions with rules that allow you to shortlist candidates in a more timely fashion
  • Sponsoring portal has change a couple times. I do not love the new format as of 5/2021 but it is not bad.
  • They allow you to use a credit card for sponsoring which linkedin will not
  • Sponsoring criteria is good and has many options
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Cons
Google
  • Sometimes Google does not pull relevant searches. I might search "marketing" and a plumber comes up.
  • Google could use more filter categories like searching multiple cities or certain hours.
  • Google could make sure companies are filling out the compensation for the job instead of leaving it up in the air.
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Indeed
  • Indeed.com tends to have a lot of fake listings or listings which overstate a role and that drives some users away from using the service.
  • Indeed.com's aesthetics are a bit dated so although the web sites functions are mature they also are a bit bland....if that matters to someone.
  • They seem to try and push the sponsor (cost to you) job lists a bit strong.
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Usability
Google
No answers on this topic
Indeed
The average person would be able to login into Indeed and use it almost immediately with no training or guidance. The layout is modern like an iPhone app and one can easily navigate through the features that it offers.
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Support Rating
Google
No answers on this topic
Indeed
I haven't had to use Customer Service much for Indeed.com but the few times I've had encounters they have been very nice and helpful. They ensure you are getting the most out of your money with the resources Indeed has to offer. You can speak to customer service over the phone or on a quick messenger setting on the website depending on what your style is or how easy you feel your question is.
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Alternatives Considered
Google
I'd say Google for Jobs stacks up comparably with Indeed or Glassdoor but lags behind the functionality of LinkedIn. we use all of these, and find Glassdoor to be the most traditional setup and easier to use whereas Google for Jobs can get a little trickier.
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Indeed
We used and are still currently using other job boards. Some are free of charge, some are paid services. We do not want to stop using Indeed.com since it provides up with ability to post job postings for free. This is really appreciated. We do not want to disclose names of other services.
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Return on Investment
Google
  • More people are finding out about it
  • ROI
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Indeed
  • Higher turnover in general for the positions we have hired for from Indeed which in some instances can hinder productivity. It is important to know that when using Indeed, you are getting volume/quantity and not necessarily top-performing employees.
  • It seems like the employees found on Indeed are constantly job hunting even when currently employed.
  • For our large-scale hiring, Indeed, all in all has had a positive impact as we are always able to fill the positions due to the large pool of resumes always on hand.
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