Why do they do this?

14 Comments

1. AnonymousMarch 18,2024 at 3:28PM UTC

   There’s a few reasons to do this, but in my experience, it usually means the person currently in the role has yet to be notified of their termination and the company is trying to fill the role without broadcasting their intent to the current employee.

2. AnonymousMarch 18,2024 at 3:48PM UTC

   I'm willing to bet they don't want solicitors showing up at their door instead of going through the proper channels.

   Unless you are looking at a gigantic publicly traded company, you probably won't find their address anywhere.

3. Jessica FerlandMarch 18,2024 at 5:57PM UTC

   Some companies have multiple locations and don't want to discourage people from applying because they don't want to commute to one certain place. Other times, there is a hybrid work model where folks only have to come in once a week or month.

4. AnonymousMarch 18,2024 at 10:45PM UTC

   Maybe they have a bad reputation

5. AnonymousMarch 19,2024 at 1:34AM UTC

   Some of it is not wanting candidates calling in, but there are some other reasons: 1) They may not want the competition to know they're looking for a role and 2) the person being replaced may not know they're being replaced.

6. AnonymousMarch 19,2024 at 4:52AM UTC

   I agree with the reasons given so far. Another could be that it is a scam. At any rate, if you know or could guess the company (the job description fits what you have seen on other job boards - sometimes that is a hint), you can google the company and find out their locations. Also you can look on Linked In for their recruiters.Otherwise, you are probably well advised to put your time elsewhere unless you are willing to take a chance that your effort is in vain. Once you have checked out what you can, then if they get back to you with either the company or the location, you can indicate that it wouldn't be a fit if the physical location is at an impossible distance.

7. AnonymousMarch 19,2024 at 3:21PM UTC

   In my area, it’s usually recruiting companies that do this.
   I’ve taken it to mean that the company isn’t actually contracted to recruit for the role, and they’re using the ad on the company’s career site to cold call with people’s resumes to get new business for themselves.

   I’m only speculating, of course, but since I just went through a job search, and, though very well qualified for the five “confidential” company jobs I applied for (to say nothing of adding to the recruiting agency’s talent pool), I am still waiting to hear from all of them, so I’m guessing they didn’t bite.

8. AnonymousMarch 19,2024 at 5:37PM UTC

   Because they choose to! and they want to filter out the wannabe's before wasting any time. I think it is fair for them to do it and it is also fair for you to not apply. Indeed is generally targeted toward lower paying and hourly roles so they often get buried in applications that frankly don't match the job skills needed. I should know, my company used to post roles there and we would get thousands of mish mash replies. Take the time to find the companies instead that you would like to work for in the areas you want to work and take control of your own search by reaching out where your skills are needed even if there isn't a job posted open. Good luck.

9. AnonymousMarch 20,2024 at 3:51PM UTC

   If this is how they are filtering “wannabes” it’s a ridiculous tactic. Location can be make or break for serious well adjusted applicants. It would suck for qualified people to apply and figure out the location doesn’t work for them regardless.

10. AnonymousMarch 20,2024 at 4:17PM UTC

    I never said it was....Not everything is fair....sure location can make or break things but often the postings on indeed are to serve a requirement to post outside of the company for legal reasons too.

11. AnonymousMarch 21,2024 at 12:53AM UTC

    Of course not everything is fair! If I see a job post in this fashion and my qualifications match up, I’m not applying because it’s vague and I’m don’t want to play into ridiculous games. They are allow to do so and I’m allowed to pass on applying.

12. AnonymousMarch 21,2024 at 12:29PM UTC

    Wow, snobby is not a good look, but you nailed it here. If you as employer used Indeed, apparently you needed these "wannabes" at that point. BTW, job seekers can figure out how to apply to jobs that aren't posted without high on themselves would-be employers. Get over yourself.

13. AnonymousMarch 20,2024 at 3:57PM UTC

    The only logical explanation I can think of is they are set to hire someone from within and need enough people to apply. Location is going to matter for a vast number of applicants even if they are pre planning to terminate the person in the current position. Regardless it’s a red flag!

14. AnonymousMarch 21,2024 at 12:21PM UTC

    With all the advice out there to look for jobs in different ways than just responding to postings. So employers are concerned about getting flooded with jobseekers who take the initiative to find out who the HR and/or hiring managers are and flood them with resumes and please hire me cover letters. Just a guess as to why they expect candidates to just apply "site unseen".