Refreshed Nov 12, 2026

The hooks, angles and offers behind Indeed’s Facebook and Instagram ads, filed by format and niche.

Live on Meta nowOn Indeed’s Meta page
1,079
Median runHow long its ads stay up
1 day
Against ServicesNiche median 14 days
0.1×

The messages Indeed keeps paying for

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  • “Just found out my work bestie saved my number as (my name + company name)... time for a new job”

    2 ads
    Indeed ad: “Just found out my work bestie saved my number as (my name + company name)... time for a new job”Indeed ad: “Just found out my work bestie saved my number as (my name + company name)... time for a new job”

    Running since Jul 2026.

  • “trying to get your foot in the door?”

    2 ads
    Indeed ad: “trying to get your foot in the door?”Indeed ad: “trying to get your foot in the door?”

    Running since Oct 2026.

  • “not sure what's cool to bring to an interview?”

    2 ads
    Indeed ad: “not sure what's cool to bring to an interview?”Indeed ad: “not sure what's cool to bring to an interview?”

    Running since Oct 2026.

How Indeed builds them

50 ads

What Indeed's ads are made of, row by row.

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The Indeed ads that ran longest.

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A man is talking directly to the camera, showing job listings on a phone screen. The video displays several remote job opportunities with high salaries, such as Virtual Assistant, Telemarketer, and Insurance Agent. The creator highlights these jobs as options that fit his pay goals. The video ends with a blue screen and text promoting the Indeed app.
Active · 202 daysVideo
The video displays text overlays on a blurred background of a person working at a desk. The hook states a statistic about Indeed mobile app users getting hired faster. The ad then transitions to show the Indeed logo and a call to action to apply for jobs easily on the app. The overall presentation is text-heavy with minimal visual action.
Active · 202 daysVideo
The video displays text on a gradient background. It begins with "Get hired" and then shows "30%" in large blue font. This is followed by "faster using the Indeed app." and a small asterisk. The bottom of the screen shows the Indeed logo. A disclaimer "Indeed data (US)" appears at the bottom right.
Active · 202 daysVideo
A woman is sitting on a couch, wearing a robe and holding a phone to her ear. Text on the screen reads "Me bailing on my friends last minute." She appears to be talking on the phone and eating popcorn. The video then transitions to show the Indeed logo and text that says "Message with employers directly on Indeed" and "Get the app."
Active · 150 daysVideo
The video shows a woman with a disgusted expression, with large white text overlaid on the screen. The text reads: "Just found out my work bestie saved my number as (my name + company name)... time for a new job". The video then cuts to the Indeed logo and a call to action to download the app.
Active · 115 days
A woman is sitting at a desk, looking frustrated as she types on a laptop. Text overlays the video, stating that she discovered her work bestie saved her number with her name and company name, leading her to decide it's time for a new job. The video ends with the Indeed logo and a call to download the app.
Active · 114 daysVideo
The video displays a list of the top 4 part-time jobs in industrial production. Each job is presented with its title, relevant skills (H, F, X), and hourly wage. The jobs listed are Carpenter, Machine Operator, Quality Controller, and Packer. The video ends with the Indeed logo and a call to action to apply on the app. The overall visual is text-based with a background image of a person writing.
Active · 86 days
The video showcases five different outfits for a hybrid work week, presented day by day. Each day features a different outfit, starting with Monday's professional office attire, Tuesday's casual laundry day look, Wednesday's serious work outfit, Thursday's chic home attire, and Friday's relaxed remote work outfit. The video ends with the Indeed logo and a call to download the app to find a hybrid outfit.
Active · 84 daysVideo
Four young women stand in a line, looking at the camera. Text overlays appear on the screen, listing benefits of Indeed Premium Sponsored Jobs. The women pose and react to the text. The first woman on the left smiles, the second looks unimpressed, the third looks serious, and the fourth smiles and gestures. The video is set against a wood-paneled wall.
Active · 43 days
The video shows a woman looking thoughtful, with text overlays presenting advice for job posts. The first piece of advice is crossed out, suggesting it's bad advice. The second piece of advice, 'Up visibility with Indeed Premium Sponsored Jobs', is checked, indicating it's good advice. The video ends with a call to action.
Active · 38 days
The video starts with a close-up of a person's hand holding a spatula with food on it, as if flipping it in the air. A job listing for a Sous Chef position from Indeed appears overlaid on the screen. The food item then falls through the frame, and a person on the ground looks up. The video ends with the Indeed logo and a call to action to create an account.
Active · 30 daysVideo
The video opens with a busy street scene in Times Square, New York City. Text overlays read "the job market struggle is real..." and "apply through Indeed instead". A man in a suit is seen gesturing emphatically, appearing stressed. The scene transitions to show the man looking more hopeful, with text "Create an account today." appearing on screen. The overall impression is a relatable depiction of job searching difficulties.
Active · 24 days
The video opens with a close-up shot of a person's foot trying to get into a slightly ajar door, with the text "trying to get your foot in the door?" overlaid. The scene then shifts to show the person, a man, looking directly at the camera with a slightly exasperated expression as he continues to try and get his foot in the door. The text "indeed helps you make your application stand out" appears on screen, followed by "Create an account today.". The video ends with the man looking down and gesturing as if explaining something.
Active · 24 days
The video opens with a close-up of a person's hand and foot trying to wedge a door open. Text overlays appear, asking "trying to get your foot in the door?" and then "indeed helps you make your application stand out." The scene then widens to show the person standing up in an office setting, looking at a computer. The text "Create an account today." appears on screen.
Active · 23 daysVideo
The video displays text overlays on a blurred background. The first overlay asks "not sure what's cool to bring to an interview?". The second overlay reads "let indeed help you prep". The final overlay states "Create an account today.". The visuals are abstract and do not show a clear scene or product.
Active · 23 days
The video opens with a question about what to bring to an interview, over a blurred shot of someone walking. It then shows a woman sitting in a chair, looking thoughtful, with a drink on a side table. The text overlays provide advice and a call to action to create an account. The overall tone is helpful and practical, aiming to assist job seekers.
Active · 21 daysVideo
The video shows a person in a car wearing a high-visibility vest, surrounded by job titles and salary ranges. The text "One profile, thousands of possibilities." appears, followed by a button that says "Build yours" and the Indeed logo. The overall impression is of a platform offering numerous career options.
Active · 18 days
The video opens with a woman in a high-visibility vest in a vehicle, looking at a tablet. Various job titles and salary ranges appear around her, such as 'CDL Truck Driver' and 'Delivery Driver'. The text "One profile, thousands of possibilities." appears at the bottom, followed by a button that says "Build yours" and the Indeed logo. The overall impression is that a single profile can lead to many career opportunities.
Active · 18 daysVideo
The video shows a person in a squatting position on a bench in what appears to be an office or meeting room. Text overlays pose a question about interview preparation and suggest checking Indeed for tips. The overall tone is practical and informative, aiming to help viewers prepare for job interviews.
Active · 15 days
The video shows two people in work uniforms standing and talking. Text overlays appear on screen. The first overlay asks "Can't find the right person for the job?" followed by "This is a job for Sponsored Jobs" and the Indeed logo. The scene is set in what appears to be a factory or industrial setting.
Active · 14 days

How Indeed makes its ads

What its ads are built from, by type, counted over the ads we have read.

What Indeed's ads are built from: who is in frame, the words, the structure, the top format and hook.

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How Indeed advertises on Facebook and Instagram

The library holds 50 ads from Indeed in Services, and 1,079 running on its Meta pages now. Its most common visual formats are Text Overlay (39 ads), Lifestyle Image (24) and Branded Asset (5). Its ads most often open on Aspirational (11 ads), Direct address (10) and Relatability (10) hooks. Its ads stay up a median 1 day, 0.1× the Services median of 14 days.