To find jobs on Facebook, open Marketplace in the Facebook app and browse the job listings there. Facebook says Jobs is a new feature being tested with select people in select US cities, it's for adults 18 and over, and it works in the app rather than on a computer, so if you can't see jobs in Marketplace it's probably not available to you yet.
Jobs on Facebook have moved around over the years, which is why so many people search for them and find nothing. Here's how the current version works, what an employer sees when you message them and the warning signs Facebook itself tells job seekers to watch for.
Where Facebook jobs are now
Facebook's help page says that if you want to find or create a job, you use Marketplace to browse or create jobs. Employers can also post jobs from a Facebook Page or in a group, and those posts are public: anyone on or off Facebook can see them, including on Pages, Marketplace, Feed and other Meta platforms such as Instagram.
| Question | What Facebook says |
|---|---|
| Where do I look? | Marketplace, plus job posts on Pages and in groups |
| Can I search on a computer? | No. Finding jobs isn't available on computers, only in the app on supported devices |
| Who can use it? | Select people in select US cities, while the feature is being tested |
| Age limit | Jobs are meant for people 18 or older and are shown to adults |
| Who sees job posts? | They're public, on and off Facebook |
How applying works
There are two routes, and it pays to notice which one you're on.
Messaging the employer
When you message an employer from a job listing, they can view your Jobs Profile. You can choose whether your Jobs Profile is discoverable, but Facebook's note is clear: once you've saved it, any employer you message can see it, even if discoverability is off. Fill it in as you'd want a hiring manager to read it.
Third-party partner listings
Some jobs in Marketplace come from third-party partners. If you apply to one of those, Facebook sends you to the partner's website, and anything you enter there is shared with that partner and the employer, not kept inside Facebook.
Jobs Facebook doesn't allow on Marketplace
Knowing what's banned helps you spot a listing that shouldn't be there. Facebook prohibits these job categories on Marketplace:
- Adult entertainment
- In-person childcare, including nannies, babysitters, teachers and teaching assistants
- Modelling, including underage modelling
- Personal training and physical therapy
- Personal wellness, including estheticians and masseuses, except barbers and hair and nail salons
- Travel, including flight attendants, cabin crew, travel agents and tour guides
Facebook also removes jobs aimed at minors, fraudulent jobs such as get-rich-quick, multi-level marketing and schemes that harvest personal information, misleading or discriminatory posts, and listings that don't clearly and fully describe the job. If you're on the hiring side, here's how posting a job on Facebook works.
The scam signs Facebook tells job seekers to watch for
Facebook's own guidelines for job hunting read like a checklist of the scams it sees. These are the ones worth memorising.
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| Red flag | Why Facebook flags it |
|---|---|
| A fee to apply | Companies shouldn't charge anything upfront to apply. Facebook names application, recruiter placement, interview reservation, training, CV rewriting and background check fees |
| Hired with no interview | Offers to hire you without an interview, or to pay a salary before you've done any work, are a warning sign |
| Interviews only by text | Employers who'll only interview by text or messaging app instead of in person or by video |
| No employer details | Listings with no phone number, address or website, bad spelling or a vague job description |
| Work-from-home shipping roles | Titles like package processing assistant can hide schemes using stolen identities or cards |
| Moving funds for them | Being asked to transfer funds, accept payments or cash cheques for an employer can leave you liable for fraud |
Facebook also suggests you only enter sensitive details on a secure employer form (the address should start with https), avoid sending personal or financial details in Messenger, and meet somewhere safe for interviews, taking a friend if it's at a private home or remote location. If you think you've been scammed, Facebook says to contact your local police straight away. I've rounded up the wider set of Facebook Marketplace scams Meta warns about too.
If you can't see jobs in Marketplace
- Check you're in the Facebook app, not on a computer.
- Remember it's a test in select US cities, so people outside those areas may not see it yet.
- Make sure your account shows you as 18 or over.
- Look for job posts on local business Pages and in local groups, which Facebook still allows.
My verdict
Facebook can be a decent place to find local, hourly work, especially from small businesses that post on their own Page or in community groups. But treat every listing as unverified until you've checked the employer outside Facebook, never pay to apply, and keep personal and bank details out of Messenger. If a job sounds too good to be true, Facebook's own advice is that it probably is.
Frequently asked questions
Can you still find jobs on Facebook?
Yes, through Marketplace, but Facebook says Jobs is a new feature being tested with select people in select US cities, so not everyone can see it.
Can I look for jobs on Facebook on a computer?
No. Facebook says finding jobs isn't available on computers, only in the app on supported devices.
What can an employer see when I message them on Facebook?
Your Jobs Profile. Once you've saved it, any employer you message can see it, even if you turned off discoverability.
Is it normal to pay a fee to apply for a job on Facebook?
No. Facebook says companies shouldn't require any upfront payment to apply, and you should report any listing that asks for one.
How old do you have to be to use Facebook jobs?
Jobs are meant for people aged 18 or older, and job posts targeting minors are removed.
