7.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 232 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (73%).
r/jobs Traffic & Engagement r/jobs 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/jobs Most Active Times When r/jobs 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/jobs Flair Performance r/jobs Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Job searching | 1.0K (14.1%) | 19 |
| Interviews | 817 (11.4%) | 21 |
| Applications | 794 (11.0%) | 12 |
| Leaving a job | 597 (8.3%) | 16 |
| Career planning | 565 (7.9%) | 3 |
| Career development | 349 (4.9%) | 29 |
| Post-interview | 339 (4.7%) | 11 |
| Unemployment | 263 (3.7%) | 24 |
| Onboarding | 234 (3.3%) | 2 |
| Article | 229 (3.2%) | 30 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/jobs Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/jobs
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| job | 2.1K (29.9%) | 13 | 7 |
| interview | 472 (6.6%) | 16 | 8 |
| jobs | 434 (6.0%) | 10 | 6 |
| need | 376 (5.2%) | 3 | 3 |
| work | 372 (5.2%) | 11 | 7 |
| advice | 362 (5.0%) | 5 | 3 |
| looking | 344 (4.8%) | 1 | 1 |
| offer | 284 (4.0%) | 20 | 7 |
| help | 282 (3.9%) | 1 | 2 |
| career | 252 (3.5%) | 4 | 1 |
r/jobs Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/jobs
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ibtimes.co.uk | 19 | 334 |
| youtu.be | 10 | 2 |
| linkedin.com | 9 | 32 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 5 | 1 |
| businessinsider.com | 3 | 2 |
| drive.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/jobs Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/jobs
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The thing no manager will ever tell you to your face
Whatever it takes.
Should I even dignify this with a response?
Just got an offer. 11 months and 300 applications.
It happened
Am I Getting Fired?
Amazon Replaced a 50-Person Team With 5 Guys and AI in 65 Days, While Bezos Claims AI Won't Kill Jobs
Rude message from recruiter after exiting interview process
Literally happened to me
Laid off at 56, Landed a Job After One Year With a 60% Pay Cut: 'Nobody's Giving Me a Chance'
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The thing no manager will ever tell you to your face | 7.8K | 225 | image | Jul 16 |
| Whatever it takes. | 7.4K | 152 | image | Jul 30 |
| Should I even dignify this with a response? | 4.7K | 413 | image | Jul 25 |
| Just got an offer. 11 months and 300 applications. | 4.3K | 127 | image | Jul 10 |
| It happened | 3.0K | 88 | image | Jul 3 |
| Am I Getting Fired? | 2.5K | 2.5K | image | Jul 16 |
| Amazon Replaced a 50-Person Team With 5 Guys and AI in 65 Days, While Bezos Claims AI Won't Kill Jobs | 2.4K | 77 | link | Jul 14 |
| Rude message from recruiter after exiting interview process | 2.3K | 717 | image | Jul 21 |
| Literally happened to me | 2.1K | 21 | image | Jul 6 |
| Laid off at 56, Landed a Job After One Year With a 60% Pay Cut: 'Nobody's Giving Me a Chance' | 1.9K | 270 | link | Jul 21 |
r/jobs Audience Overlap r/jobs Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/jobs FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/jobs
What's the best time to post on r/jobs?
Based on posting volume, r/jobs is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/jobs?
r/jobs averages 232 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/jobs get?
Posts on r/jobs average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/jobs get most?
On r/jobs, most posts are text posts (73%)