Can I post a link to my job search app or website?
No, the "No Self-Promotion or Spam" rule bans advertising your product, service, website, app, or affiliate links.
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r/jobsearchhacks rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/jobsearchhacks: 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
- 547,439
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No Self-Promotion or Spam: * Don’t advertise your product, service, website, app, or affiliate links. * No sneaky plugs. If it smells like an ad, it’s getting removed. * If you’re unsure, don’t post it.
- Stay on Topic: * This sub is for job search hacks, tips, and helpful resources. * Off-topic or low-effort posts may be removed.
- Be Respectful: * Don’t be a jerk. * No hate speech, harassment, or personal attacks.
Works well
- A plain text post sharing one specific job search tactic, like how to write a cold email that got a response, with no links.
- A post breaking down a resume format that worked for you, explained step by step in the body text.
- A post asking the community for feedback on a job search strategy you are trying, framed as a question.
Avoid
- Don't advertise your product, service, website, app, or affiliate links.
- Don't post anything that smells like an ad, because it will get removed.
- Don't post off-topic or low-effort content.
- Don't be a jerk, use hate speech, harass, or attack anyone.
What r/jobsearchhacks Is For
This community is for job search hacks, tips, and helpful resources. The public description says it is about improving your odds with good tips, tricks, and tactics that help you stand out. People post here to share and find non-traditional ways to get ahead in a job search.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for anyone with a marketing angle are "No Self-Promotion or Spam" and "Stay on Topic". The "No Self-Promotion or Spam" rule is the one that will get you removed fastest, because it bans advertising your product, service, website, app, or affiliate links, and it says no sneaky plugs. The "Stay on Topic" rule matters because it requires your post to be a job search hack, tip, or helpful resource, and it says off-topic or low-effort posts may be removed. There is also "Be Respectful", which is standard but worth keeping in mind if you reply to comments.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine job search hack or tip that helps people stand out, with no link to your own product or website. You could share a tactic you used in your own hiring or job search experience, written as a plain text post. The goal is to be helpful first, and to build trust by giving real advice without any promotion attached.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that looks like self-promotion or spam. The rules say don't advertise your product, service, website, app, or affiliate links, and no sneaky plugs. If it smells like an ad, it's getting removed. Also avoid off-topic or low-effort posts, and don't be a jerk, use hate speech, harass, or attack anyone.
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Common questions about r/jobsearchhacks
What happens if my post looks like a sneaky plug?
If it smells like an ad, it will get removed. The rule says if you're unsure, don't post it.
Can I include affiliate links in my post?
No, affiliate links are not allowed under the "No Self-Promotion or Spam" rule.
What kind of content should I post instead?
Post a helpful job search hack, tip, or resource that fits the "Stay on Topic" rule.
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