Reading list: Step-by-Step: Deleting Your Glassdoor Profile Safely
Glassdoor is a valuable platform for job seekers and professionals alike, offering company reviews, salary insights, and interview tips. However, there might come a time when you no longer wish to maintain a presence on the site. Whether you're concerned about privacy, have found your ideal job, or simply no longer need the account, it’s perfectly reasonable to want to delete your Glassdoor profile.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on how to delete Glassdoor account safely, while also considering a few important precautions to protect your data and online reputation.

Step 1: Understand What Deleting Means

Before you proceed, it’s crucial to know what happens when you delete your account:

All your reviews, salary submissions, and interview insights will be permanently removed.

Your profile will no longer be visible to other users or employers.

You won’t be able to recover your account or access past submissions.

If you’ve used your account to apply for jobs or follow companies, all that history will be lost too. If you only wish to stop receiving emails or notifications, consider adjusting your settings instead of full deletion.

According to Glassdoor’s Help Center, deletion is irreversible. Make sure this step is truly necessary for you.

Step 2: Log into Your Glassdoor Account

To begin the deletion process:

Visit Glassdoor.com and log in using your credentials.

Once you’re logged in, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.

Choose “Account Settings” from the dropdown menu.

In this section, you’ll find various options to manage your account, including privacy controls and connected services.

Step 3: Locate the “Delete Account” Option

In the account settings page:

Scroll down to find the Delete Account section. This is typically found under the “Account” tab.

Click on the Delete Account link.

A prompt will appear warning you about permanent data loss.

Glassdoor will often ask you to confirm your password or verify your email address before proceeding. This is a security measure to ensure that only the account owner can delete the profile.

Step 4: Confirm and Finalize Deletion

After clicking the delete option, you’ll need to:

Confirm your decision in a popup box.

Enter your password again if prompted.

Click “Yes, Delete My Account” to finalize.

Once this is done, you’ll receive an email confirming that your account has been deleted. Remember, this step is permanent. If you wish to return to Glassdoor in the future, you’ll have to register a new account from scratch.

Step 5: Clear Any Associated Data

After deletion, it’s wise to double-check:

Whether your email address or login info is stored on your browser or devices.

If any public review you posted anonymously is still visible (they should be gone).

Whether your Google account or Facebook is disconnected (if used for login).

You can also visit Google’s Remove Outdated Content tool to request removal of any cached versions of your old Glassdoor content that might still appear in search results.

Additional Tip: Consider Your Digital Footprint

Deleting your Glassdoor account doesn’t remove all your online career data. Reviews, comments, or job applications on other platforms may still be active. If privacy is your main concern, it’s worth doing a digital cleanup.

Resources like Digital Trends offer excellent advice on managing and erasing your online footprint beyond just Glassdoor.