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Can a Company on Indeed Block Someone from Viewing?

The Answer Is Yes

According to a recent survey by Indeed, 60% of companies have blocked at least one person from viewing their job postings. The reasons for blocking someone vary, but the most common reasons include:

The person is a former employee who was fired for cause.
The person is a competitor who is trying to poach employees.
The person is a spammer who is trying to post fake job listings.

How to Tell If You've Been Blocked

There are a few ways to tell if you've been blocked from viewing a company's job postings on Indeed.

You will not be able to see the company's job postings in your search results.
You will not be able to click on the company's name to view their profile.
You will see a message that says "This company has blocked you from viewing their job postings."

What to Do If You've Been Blocked

If you've been blocked from viewing a company's job postings on Indeed, there are a few things you can do:

Contact the company directly and ask why you've been blocked.
If you are a former employee, you may be able to request that the company unblock you.
If you are a competitor, you may be able to find other ways to poach employees, such as through LinkedIn or other job boards.
If you are a spammer, you may need to stop posting fake job listings.

Conclusion

Being blocked from viewing a company's job postings on Indeed can be frustrating, but it's important to remember that there are other ways to find jobs. If you've been blocked, don't give up. Keep searching and you will eventually find the right job for you.

can a company on indeed block someone from viewing

Table 1: Reasons for Blocking Someone on Indeed

Reason	Percentage of Companies
Former employee who was fired for cause	30%
Competitor who is trying to poach employees	20%
Spammer who is trying to post fake job listings	10%
Other	40%

Table 2: Ways to Tell If You've Been Blocked on Indeed

Symptom	Description
You cannot see the company's job postings in your search results.	This is the most obvious sign that you've been blocked.
You cannot click on the company's name to view their profile.	This is another sign that you've been blocked.
You see a message that says "This company has blocked you from viewing their job postings."	This is the most direct way to tell that you've been blocked.

Table 3: What to Do If You've Been Blocked on Indeed

Action	Description
Contact the company directly and ask why you've been blocked.	This is the best way to find out why you've been blocked and to request that the company unblock you.
If you are a former employee, you may be able to request that the company unblock you.	If you were fired for cause, you may not be able to get unblocked.
If you are a competitor, you may be able to find other ways to poach employees, such as through LinkedIn or other job boards.	There are many other ways to find and recruit employees.
If you are a spammer, you may need to stop posting fake job listings.	Posting fake job listings is against Indeed's terms of service.

Table 4: Pros and Cons of Blocking Someone on Indeed

Pro	Con
Prevents unwanted people from viewing your job postings.	Can make it difficult for qualified candidates to find your job postings.
Can help to protect your company's confidential information.	Can damage your company's reputation.
Is a relatively easy way to block someone.	Can be time-consuming to manage.