Indeed Job Search

Twelve jobs a second — that's Indeed's own count of what lands on its boards, and it gives some sense of the scale. This free app searches a database that also pulls in listings posted on other job sites, then narrows them with smart filters for the things that actually decide a search, remote and flexible options among them.

The application grind is where the app earns its place. Upload a resume or build one with Indeed's builder, and it's saved for reuse — applying stops meaning retyping the same history into every form. Employers can also find you through that resume, and the app tracks each application, notifying you when an employer has read and responded.

Research runs the other way too: more than 700 million company ratings and reviews tell you what employees think of a workplace, and over 1.1 billion salary data points, searchable by title and location, let you check what a role pays before you bother applying. Recommendations learn from your preferences and work experience as you browse.

One honest note from the fine print: some listings come from third parties such as government bodies, so details can vary in freshness. Used actively — filters set, resume live, notifications on — Indeed is less a job board you visit and more a net that keeps fishing while you get on with your week.