Three years after removing the job listings feature, Facebook is bringing it back to U.S. users with a focus on helping people find local jobs in entry-level, trade, and service sectors.
Job listings available to everyone over the age of 18 can be found on tabs within the Marketplace section, as well as on groups and pages.
Users can filter and sort jobs by category, distance, and job type. Facebook also says it will provide users with tailored recommendations for relevant opportunities based on their job browsing history. After submitting your application, you can chat with the company via Messenger and arrange an interview.
The job listings feature first launched in the U.S. and Canada in 2017 and expanded to more than 40 countries a year later. However, Facebook limited support to the US and Canada in 2022 and ultimately discontinued the feature in 2023, likely due to increased usage of LinkedIn.
Meta did not explain why it decided to reinstate job listings now. But it looks like it’s going back to its roots and expanding its purpose beyond just social networking. Back in January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during his fourth-quarter earnings call that he wanted to see a “return to the OG Facebook” as one of his big goals for this year. This could also be a way for Facebook to appeal to young people just starting their careers and attract more Gen Z users.
Additionally, by prioritizing entry-level, trade, and service industry positions, Facebook aims to differentiate itself from LinkedIn, which tends to cater to mid-level and high-skill positions. Facebook has over 3 billion monthly active users and LinkedIn is catching up with over 1 billion users.
