Why does Glassdoor force you to leave a review?

You might be surprised

I don't believe Glassdoor have a good answer to this, but we have some insight into why they do it.

First up, a few questions to you: If you are working with a recruiter or client, how much do you trust the recruiter or client? If you're interviewing for a role with a recruiter or client, how would you feel about what they are doing if they wanted you to be happy with their service, and the final outcome was they didn't pass your application on for further consideration? How would you feel about your first impression of a company after you have applied for that position? Would you think that company was a great employer for you? I ask these questions because I believe most of us have all had a negative experience with a recruiter or client and that the feeling is very different if you found out the reason they didn't pass your application on for further consideration is because they received a poor review. Glassdoor has an industry leading number of reviews for recruiters and clients. They have 2.6 million user reviews of which over 1.2 million are for recruiters or clients.

What Does A Review Mean to Glassdoor? Glassdoor don't explicitly say whether their rating means anything, but the way they define their best review says a lot. Their top review is great company with outstanding values.

This is a review given by a company who have just received a new job placement for that job role. This is clearly a referral from their client.

They also define a good rating as: A solid employer with exceptional values and people who treat employees well. A score above 7 (on a 1-10 scale) means the company provides enough information to help a user understand what to expect. There are many other scores between 4.5 and 7. Companies can choose to display those reviews on their own site or through Glassdoor.

Why is A Review Important? Having a good rating is important because it impacts your ability to find a new job. The better a company gets on Glassdoor, the more visible it will be for potential candidates.

Should you ask a company about Glassdoor reviews?

The reviews on Glassdoor are great - but how do you know which ones are legit?

In a world of fake Facebook reviews and fake Instagram comments, it can be hard to trust what you see online. Fortunately, the reviews on Glassdoor are always real. They're reviewed by employees (or, in some cases, former employees) and verified by the company themselves.

If you want to know more about what Glassdoor is and how it works, check out our full guide. But in short, Glassdoor helps you find the best places to work and to find out more about the places you work at, including salary and career growth, employee benefits, management, and more.

Want to see how your workplace stacks up against others? Visit our Glassdoor Review Center. It's easy to search and compare companies across millions of job titles.

What makes Glassdoor reviews real? Glassdoor reviews are reviewed and verified by the company they come from. This includes: Employee interviews. Internal communications. Social media conversations. The reviews are then published on the site, so you can read more about them and view their stars. If you've ever wondered who wrote that rave review, it's listed right next to the review.

If you ever have any concerns about a review, the company will respond to your questions and help you sort out whether the review is legitimate. Why are Glassdoor reviews important? It's no secret that job-hunting takes a lot of time and energy, and there are all kinds of things you can do to improve your chances of getting a new job. But one of the most important things you can do is make sure you're working for a great place to work. A place that is doing things right - and not only right, but helping you thrive.

Glassdoor reviews are an easy way to tell if you're going to get treated well by your boss and have a rewarding career. So here's why Glassdoor reviews are so important.

Your Career Is Not Just a Job. When you go to work, you're not just taking orders from your boss or working on a project. Your career is also about your relationship with your employer. Do they respect you and your opinion? Do you have an impact in the company? Is there room for growth?

Do you have to write a review to use Glassdoor?

I'm a bit confused by the reviews you have to write.

I think that if you write a review you use Glassdoor, your job or other companies are hiring you, or you are on a job interview and I think that you should be free to write about that if you want.

Can I use Glassdoor if I am an employee of the company I am reviewing? Yes, as long as the company you work for doesn't require that you don't talk about your work and the company you are reviewing. Do you have to make Glassdoor available to employees? No, the company is only asked to agree that you have the right to disclose that you are an employee of the company you are reviewing. Can I post a review of my own company? No, you can only post a review of a company that you are currently employed by. If you are an employee of a company you can only write reviews about companies that you are not currently employed by.

Can I review a company I am on a job interview with? Yes, as long as the company you are interviewing for agrees to the conditions that I'm a non-employee of your company and you can only disclose that you are an employee of the company you are interviewing with. Is Glassdoor required to disclose the name of the company it is reviewing? No, Glassdoor is not required to publish the company it is reviewing. Can I review Glassdoor itself? No, Glassdoor is not allowed to review itself. Can I post reviews of companies I've never worked for? Yes, if you are employed by a company that allows you to disclose that you are employed by that company and if that company allows you to post reviews of companies you haven't worked for. Can I review a company that is not even publicly traded? Yes, but you are not allowed to disclose the name of the company you are reviewing. Do I have to disclose my name on Glassdoor? No, your name does not have to be on Glassdoor. What is Glassdoor about? Glassdoor started in 2025 and since then it has been gathering reviews of companies and the people who work there.