Browser & operating system settings

To access all of SEEK's services, you will need one of the following Internet browsers and settings:

  • Internet Explorer 5.5 (service pack 2) or above
  • Netscape 7.2 or above
  • Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or above
  • Safari (MacOSX+)

Cookies are required if you wish to access SEEK's registered services.

SEEK support the following operating systems:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000 Professional
  • OSx

Many web browsers contain features, plug-ins or extensions which may interfere with your experience of the SEEK website:

  • ad blocker
  • banner blocker
  • popup blocker

Please ensure that they are configured to accept content from the SEEK website. If you use extremely strict browser settings that block all but a list of exceptions, then add SEEK to your ‘white list'.

Scripting, JavaScript and active scripting should be enabled:

For Internet Explorer:

  1. Go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options…
  2. Select the Security tab.
  3. Click Custom Level…
  4. Scroll down to Scripting and select Enable.
  5. Click OK to continue.

For Firefox:

  1. Go to the Tools menu and select Options…
  2. Go to the Web Features area.
  3. Tick Enable Java and select Enable JavaScript.
  4. Click OK to continue.

What are cookies?

Cookies are pieces of information that web sites store on your computer with the aid of your web browser. They are used to remember login information and other data, such as your preferences when you are using the SEEK website. Cookies allow SEEK to direct information to the page you are viewing that is relevant to your selections.

Set your web browser to accept all cookies from SEEK. If you need help with this, read the SEEK help about Cookie Settings.

Security settings and virus protection

Personal security settings may block SEEK job ads from being displayed and restrict your access to subsequent pages of information.

Firewalls and security software such as Norton Internet Security commonly cause this problem. Software settings may have a similar effect.

Windows users can click on the virus software icon in the system-tray (located near the clock on your desktop) to adjust these settings and enable you to access all of SEEK's services.

Norton Internet Security has two settings in particular that cause a problem:

  • ad blocker
  • banner blocker

You will also need to 'enable scripting' when updating your preferences.

For other web browsers, consult these items in the SEEK FAQ: