We surveyed a random sample of 4,633 respondents in the US, collecting a minimum of 500 responses to each question, in order to learn what impact Glassdoor reviews have on a job seeker’s decision to apply for, and accept, jobs. Software Advice set out to find the answer to this question. In fact, in 2011, HR industry analyst Steve Boese presented a conundrum considered by many employers: “What, if any, real impact does the information on Glassdoor have on things like applicant numbers, quality of applicants and lasting impact to their ability to attract the talent they are seeking?” I know I’ve used it in the past, and many of my current co-workers have commented that it was the first place they went when they decided to look for a new job.īut while many may have personal experience with Glassdoor, its overall impact on a company’s ability to recruit talent is still up in the air. As many readers already know, the website features reviews and commentary from both current and former employees.īy providing insider information to potential employees, it’s a service that has revolutionized the job hunt-creating more transparency in the workplace, both in the US and abroad. Glassdoor has helped thousands of job seekers find the right company for them.