Item: Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Indeed Sponsored Jobs to direct driver applicants to our website to begin the onboarding process. We also use it to fill employee positions in the office.

Pros and Cons

Reaches a large scope of people.
Proactive client support.
Analytics available.

Cost is getting exponentially higher.

Return on Investment

Reach a large number of candidates quickly.
Cost has risen greatly over the past year.

Candidate Quality

We regularly use Indeed to find Independent contractor drivers. We also use Indeed on occasion for employee positions in the office.

I regularly interact with Jaida Burke and Jessica Tallman. They are both super helpful. I've never had a question or concern that wasn't addressed almost immediately. They are also very proactive in reaching out to me.

Alternatives Considered

Appcast

We used to use Appcast and now use JobCase, in addition to Indeed. I didn't see JobCase on the list. These resources don't really compete against Indeed as they are an aggregate that posts on sources other than Indeed. They work well with Indeed for more coverage. I do find that while I get fewer applicants from them, the price is much cheaper per applicant than Indeed.

Key Insights

Do you think Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs) delivers good value for the price?

Are you happy with Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Appcast, Facebook Business Manager (formerly Pages Manager)

Likelihood to Recommend

The Indeed platform is user-friendly and requires little monitoring and effort. I may not recommend it for someone who has a very low budget. It is a bit pricey.

Positions Recruited

STEM Professionals (e.g., engineers, data scientists, product managers, developers, etc.)
General Mid-Career
General Entry-Level
Hourly
Contractors

It will totally vary based on the position. We use Indeed for our independent contractor driving jobs more than anything. They work as much or as little as they want, so it could literally vary from $6 to $1000 weekly. Most of our entry-level employee jobs start between $12-$15 per hour. Other jobs will depend on the position and experience.

Usability

They continue to improve their platform. Although sometimes adding more functions can decrease usability, Indeed is very good at adding definitions and information in a very user-friendly way. You are truly able to customize your service and job ads in a way that benefits you and your company. You also have complete control over your ad and your budget.

Easy Tasks

creating job ads
analytics
campaigns
editing job ads

Difficult Tasks

replying to applicants

Great service, large volume, a little bit pricey.

Overall Satisfaction with Indeed Sponsored Jobs