420 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/Career Traffic & Engagement r/Career Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Career Most Active Times When r/Career Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Career Flair Performance r/Career Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Career Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Career
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| career | 127 (30.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| job | 62 (14.8%) | 4 | 5 |
| advice | 54 (12.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| need | 36 (8.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| help | 20 (4.8%) | 1 | 0 |
| lost | 19 (4.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| stuck | 19 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| feel | 18 (4.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| looking | 15 (3.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| want | 15 (3.6%) | 2 | 1 |
r/Career Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Career
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/Career Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Career
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Whats the most surprisingly valuable soft skill youve ever developed for your career?
Whats a career red flag that made you immediately nope out of a job application process?
I'm young and I hate the idea of choosing work. What's your job?
I finally got the offer!!
Why do they get mad at you ??? For actually being efficient at your job
What's the best career advice you've ever received?
"After Months on Reddit, This Is What I've Learned About Careers"
It really happened.
Applying for jobs your not qualified for
How do you handle the pressure of being the go to person at work?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats the most surprisingly valuable soft skill youve ever developed for your career? | 78 | 50 | text | Aug 13 |
| Whats a career red flag that made you immediately nope out of a job application process? | 49 | 115 | text | Aug 19 |
| I'm young and I hate the idea of choosing work. What's your job? | 48 | 43 | text | Aug 10 |
| I finally got the offer!! | 29 | 6 | text | Aug 31 |
| Why do they get mad at you ??? For actually being efficient at your job | 27 | 79 | text | Aug 28 |
| What's the best career advice you've ever received? | 24 | 37 | text | Aug 19 |
| "After Months on Reddit, This Is What I've Learned About Careers" | 17 | 7 | text | Aug 2 |
| It really happened. | 15 | 4 | text | Aug 20 |
| Applying for jobs your not qualified for | 15 | 26 | text | Aug 26 |
| How do you handle the pressure of being the go to person at work? | 12 | 10 | text | Aug 24 |
r/Career Audience Overlap r/Career Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Career FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Career
What's the best time to post on r/Career?
Based on posting volume, r/Career is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Career?
r/Career averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Career get?
Posts on r/Career average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Career get most?
On r/Career, most posts are text posts (100%)