Job listings on each platform are similar, but the context for connecting with candidates differs quite a bit. Indeed is primarily a search engine while LinkedIn is primarily a social network. Job seekers go to Indeed to find information on available roles; they go to LinkedIn to foster professional relationships. Keep this context in mind as you develop a plan for promoting and recruiting for open roles.

Highlighting Top Applicants

As applications pour in on these popular networks, you need a way to vet them quickly. Indeed uses the information included in your job listing to group top applicants based on their résumés. Top applicants appear at the top of your list, so you know where to direct your attention.

LinkedIn utilizes its access to user data to match applicant profiles with your job listing and company profile to highlight top applicants for you.

Candidate Ranking

As applications come in on LinkedIn, you can rank candidates’ fitness for the role. Once you mark candidates as “good,” LinkedIn will use their profile and application information to show the job listing to similar job seekers.

On Indeed, you can rank your top candidates and let Indeed decline the other applicants for you automatically.

Virtual Interviews

Through Indeed, you can schedule a virtual interview with a candidate and conduct it directly on the platform.