Can I share a link to my job search tool or service?
No, the rules explicitly ban self-promotion and advertising of personal blogs, businesses, services, or social media accounts.
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r/jobsearch rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/jobsearch: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 128,131
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Career and salary communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Stay on Topic: Posts and comments should be relevant to job searching, career advice, interview tips, resumes, cover letters, networking, and related topics. Off-topic posts and comments will be removed.
- No Self-Promotion or Spam: Self-promotion, advertising, or spamming of personal blogs, businesses, services, or social media accounts is not allowed. Sharing personal experiences, advice, and resources is encouraged, but avoid linking to personal websites or affiliate links. Surveys are not allowed if you have not contributed anything substantial to the community earlier.
- Be Respectful and Professional: Treat all members with respect. Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic will not be tolerated. Keep discussions professional and courteous, even in disagreements.
- Keep it Legal and Ethical: Do not discuss illegal activities, such as resume fraud, interview cheating, or employment scams. Posts that promote unethical practices will be removed.
- No Job Listings or Asking For Jobs: This subreddit is for discussion and advice, not for posting job listings or asking people to give you jobs. It is not safe to do that in a place full of anonymous people. Please don't open yourself to be a victim of scams. Posts or comments asking for jobs or offering positions will be removed. Repetitive violation will result in a ban. Please consider using job boards or recruitment websites for job postings.
- Maintain Privacy: Do not share personal information, such as full names, contact details, or identifiable information about others or yourself. Respect privacy, both your own and others'. Screenshots should have sensitive information redacted.
- No Low Effort Posts: Do not make any low effort posts like "Can you give me tips for a job" or "I am looking for a job, can you help" without adding your special context and details. If it is Googleable or has been asked before, don't post it here.
- No AI Slop: You can use AI to edit your posts as long as the message and thinking is yours but blatant AI slop (>80% contribution from AI) will be removed.
Works well
- Write a detailed post about a specific job search strategy you tried, what happened, and what you learned, with no links.
- Share a story about a networking approach that led to an interview, explaining the steps in plain language.
- Post an honest rant about a frustrating part of the job search process, then ask others how they handle the same thing.
- Offer advice on resume formatting or interview preparation based on your own experience, written entirely in your own words.
Avoid
- Do not link to your personal website, blog, or affiliate links, as the rules say to avoid that.
- Do not post job listings or ask people to hire you, because the community explicitly bans this to prevent scams.
- Do not post surveys unless you have already contributed substantially to the community.
- Do not post vague questions like asking for general job tips without your own context and details.
- Do not let AI write your post for you, because anything over 80% AI contribution will be removed.
- Do not share full names, contact details, or other identifiable information about yourself or others.
What r/jobsearch Is For
This community is for discussing job hunting strategies, tips, hacks, and anything related to career and job search. People also come here to rant about how soul-crushing job searching can be. The moderators want this to be a place free of ads targeting job seekers. It is a discussion and advice community, not a job board.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that will make or break you is "No Self-Promotion or Spam." It bans self-promotion, advertising, and spamming of personal blogs, businesses, services, or social media accounts. It also says to avoid linking to personal websites or affiliate links. The next one to watch is "No Low Effort Posts," which says not to post vague questions without adding your own special context and details. "No AI Slop" is also relevant, since it says AI can be used for editing but anything over 80% AI contribution will be removed. "No Job Listings or Asking For Jobs" matters too, because repetitive violation of that rule results in a ban.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine story or piece of advice drawn from your own job search or hiring experience, shared without any link to your product or site. You could write about a specific strategy that worked for you, a mistake you made during interviews, or a lesson from networking that others can learn from. The key is adding your own context and details so the post does not read as low effort. If you want to mention a resource, describe it in plain text rather than linking to it. The community values shared experience over promotion, so your post should sound like a person talking to other people who understand the grind.
What To Avoid
Avoid any form of self-promotion or advertising, including links to your personal website or affiliate links. Do not post job listings or ask anyone to give you a job, because repetitive violations will get you banned. Do not post surveys unless you have already contributed substantially to the community. Avoid low effort posts that are vague or easily found on Google. Do not let AI write your post for you, since blatant AI slop over 80% will be removed. Do not share personal information about yourself or others, and make sure screenshots have sensitive details redacted. Stay away from anything illegal or unethical, such as resume fraud or interview cheating.
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Common questions about r/jobsearch
Can I post a job opening my company has?
No, the community does not allow job listings or asking for jobs, and repetitive violations will result in a ban.
Can I post a survey about job searching?
Only if you have already contributed substantially to the community beforehand, otherwise surveys are not allowed.
Can I use AI to help write my post?
You can use AI to edit your writing, but the message and thinking must be yours, and anything over 80% AI contribution will be removed.
Can I share my personal job search experience?
Yes, sharing personal experiences and advice is encouraged as long as you do not link to personal websites or promote yourself.
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