here’s a clear, practical, step-by-step guide to start using Glassdoor to find work, plus quick templates (message, follow-up, negotiation) and a 7-day action plan. Let’s get you hired. 🚀

How to start working on Glassdoor — step-by-step

1) Create your Glassdoor account

1. Go to Glassdoor.com (or install the Glassdoor app).
2. Click Sign Up → use email, Google, or Apple.
3. Verify your email.
4. Add basic info (location, job preferences). This helps tailored job suggestions.

2) Build your profile & upload a resume

• Add a professional headline (e.g., “Customer Support Specialist — 3 years SaaS”).
• Upload your resume (PDF). Glassdoor doesn’t require a full profile like LinkedIn, but a completed profile helps when applying.
• Add skills and a short summary. Keep it 2–4 lines.

3) Learn Glassdoor’s unique advantages

• Company reviews — real employee feedback on culture, management, and pros/cons.
• Salaries — crowd-sourced salary ranges and averages by job title & company.
• Interview reviews — real candidate experiences and sample questions.
• Benefits & CEO approval scores — helps evaluate total comp and leadership.
  Use these to decide whether to apply and to prepare for interviews and negotiation.

4) Search for jobs smartly

• Search by job title + location (e.g., “account manager remote”, “marketing Lahore”).
• Use filters: remote, job type (full/part time), salary estimate, company rating, date posted.
• Save useful searches and create email alerts for those keywords.

5) Save and track jobs

• Click Save Job on listings you like.
• Use Glassdoor’s “Applied” and “Saved” views to track progress. (Also keep a simple spreadsheet for more control: company, role, date applied, contact, status.)

6) Tailor each application

• Read the job description and company reviews. Pull keywords and required skills.
• Tweak your resume bullets to match keywords naturally.
• Write a short targeted cover note (2–4 sentences). If Glassdoor links to an external application, follow the employer’s process.

7) Use interview reviews to prepare

• Read interview experiences for that company and role. Note:
  • Common technical/behavioral questions
  • Time taken between rounds
  • Assessments or tasks used
• Prepare STAR stories and rehearse role-specific questions you found.

8) Use salary data to negotiate

• Look up salary ranges for the exact job title and location. Check median, low, and high.
• Use Glassdoor’s “salaries” as evidence when negotiating — bring up concrete numbers and your experience.

9) Research companies deeply

• Read company reviews for culture, management, interview fairness, and benefits.
• Look at CEO approval, pros/cons, and recent employee comments to anticipate red flags (high turnover, poor pay, etc.).

10) Follow companies and set alerts

• Follow companies you like to see new openings and updates.
• Create job alerts for target companies so you’re among the first to apply.

11) Apply & follow up

• Apply via Glassdoor if “Apply on Glassdoor” is available, or follow the external link to the company application.
• After applying: wait 7–10 days and then send a short follow-up (if you have a contact). Use the template below.

12) Protect yourself from scams

• Red flags: employers who ask for money, ask you to buy equipment before hire, or only communicate through personal email without a company domain.
• Verify company on LinkedIn and their official website before sharing sensitive info.

13) Keep optimizing

• Track which applications get responses and tweak your resume/keywords accordingly.
• Add Glassdoor insights into your interview prep and negotiation scripts.

Quick templates

Short cover note (2 lines)

Hi [Hiring Manager], I’m [Name], a [role] with [X years] experience in [skill/industry]. I’m excited about the [Role] at [Company] because [one-line fit]. Thank you for considering my application.

Follow-up after applying (7–10 days)

Hi [Name], I applied for the [Role] on [date] and remain very interested. Do you have an update on the hiring timeline? Thank you — [Your name]

Interview thank-you (same day)

Hi [Interviewer Name], thanks for your time today — I enjoyed learning about [topic]. I’m excited about the opportunity to bring [one key skill/result] to your team. Best, [Your name]

Salary negotiation opener

Thank you for the offer. Based on Glassdoor salary data for [Job Title] in [City] and my [X years] experience, I’m looking for [target salary range]. Is there flexibility to move toward that range?

7-day action plan (fast start)

Day 1: Create account, upload resume, complete profile, set 2 job alerts.
Day 2: Search & save 10 relevant jobs; follow 5 target companies.
Day 3: Apply to 3–5 tailored jobs.
Day 4: Read interview reviews for top 3 companies and prepare answers.
Day 5: Take notes on salary ranges for roles you applied to; craft negotiation ranges.
Day 6: Network — reach out to 3 current/former employees on LinkedIn (polite informational message).
Day 7: Follow up on earlier applications; apply to 3 more roles.