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CareerBuilder.com

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What is CareerBuilder.com?

CareerBuilder headquartered in Chicago allows employers to post jobs and search resumes on their online job board and candidate database, available at careerbuilder.com. Paid plans support targeted candidate emails, high volume resume search, and AI-driven candidate - job matching.

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CareerBuilder.com has been used by various organizations and staffing agencies for a range of purposes. One staffing agency owner utilized …
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What is CareerBuilder.com?

CareerBuilder headquartered in Chicago allows employers to post jobs and search resumes on their online job board and candidate database, available at careerbuilder.com. Paid plans support targeted candidate emails, high volume resume search, and AI-driven candidate - job matching.

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CareerBuilder headquartered in Chicago allows employers to post jobs and search resumes on their online job board and candidate database, available at careerbuilder.com. Paid plans support targeted candidate emails, high volume resume search, and AI-driven candidate - job matching.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 7.7.

The most common users of CareerBuilder.com are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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CareerBuilder.com has been used by various organizations and staffing agencies for a range of purposes. One staffing agency owner utilized the platform to find talent for their clients, but unfortunately did not receive the expected number of applicants. Similarly, a different company aimed to increase their application flow and find employees for office positions, but faced challenges in achieving their recruitment goals. However, CareerBuilder.com was also used by hiring departments and recruiting teams to advertise open positions and attract potential candidates. It has been employed across organizations as a versatile tool for employment advertising, job posting, and creating talent networks for passive candidates. In addition, CareerBuilder.com has proven beneficial in sourcing potential candidates that are not found in other major job databases, providing valuable additional options for recruiters. While some users have reported drawbacks such as resume quality and unresponsive account management, others have found value in using CareerBuilder.com to gather market data for compensation expectations and candidate availability. Overall, the platform has been utilized by diverse users for resume sourcing throughout the United States and has played a strategic role in reaching out to potential hires for hard-to-fill positions. Despite mixed experiences with the platform's effectiveness in delivering qualified candidates, it has provided an additional resource for locating talent.

Easy Candidate Search: Many users have found the candidate search system to be easy to use, suggesting that it has a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation. They appreciate how it simplifies the process of finding potential candidates by providing a seamless experience with clear instructions and straightforward steps.

Wide Reach of Candidates: Several reviewers mentioned that the system allows them to access a wide range of candidates across the USA, indicating its extensive reach. This broad coverage increases the chances of finding suitable candidates from various locations, which is especially valuable for companies with multiple branches or remote work opportunities.

Efficient Resume Search Tool: The resume search tool was highly appreciated by users for its efficiency in filtering and finding relevant resumes. It streamlines the recruitment process by allowing recruiters to easily narrow down their search based on specific criteria such as skills, experience, and qualifications. This saves time and effort in reviewing an overwhelming number of resumes manually.

Cons: Service Issues: Some users have reported experiencing issues with the company's services not being rendered. They have repeatedly requested that these issues be addressed and fixed to ensure a smoother user experience. Unhelpful Customer Service: Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the unhelpful and non-responsive nature of the customer service provided by the company. They often struggle to receive timely assistance and resolution for their concerns, leading to frustration and inconvenience. Difficulty in Navigating: The user experience with the company's services has consistently been described as awful due to its challenging and confusing navigation. Users find it difficult to navigate through the platform, hindering their ability to effectively utilize its features and impacting overall satisfaction.

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Randy Bazile, LSSBB, PMP, | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
If I could give them a zero, I would. In my experience, CareerBuilder.com literally took thousands of my hard-earned dollars ($5K) for NOTHING in return! You would think that since CareerBuilder.com could literally see that it was not producing the results promised, it would have considered releasing me from the contract or lowering the cost, in my opinion, but CareerBuilder.com made sure they collected every penny from me with zero consideration for customer satisfaction and failed to deliver the applicants. That told me everything I needed to know about CareerBuilder.com and how they really feel about customers. In my opinion, CareerBuilder.com primary focus is to get customers on the hook with a contract to legally guarantee they receive their money from you, but they can care less about the results their platform produces or customer satisfaction, “they just want your money”! I firmly believe CareerBuilder.com knows that their product does not work, hence the reason for the 1 yr contract is to basically guarantee company revenue for an entire year.
Linzee Ciprani | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
My company invested in CareerBuilder.com to obtain qualified candidates. We also use another platform that will remain unnamed. I would place similar jobs on both sites and obtain a lot of candidates on the one and none (zero) on CareerBuilder.com. I would consistently reach out to my rep asking for help and clarification. He was actually great (the only good part of my time with them) and would connect me with others that "could" help. The truth is, in my experience, most were rude to me. I would screen share and show the other system that was obtaining candidates versus their zero, and, in my experience, they would tell me that in order to get more people, I would need to move all jobs to them. I would explain that I couldn't do that when I couldn't even obtain a few candidates in their system it would be bad for my business. I had to escalate to a manager who I've been speaking with for a resolution since March 2022, and in my experience, there's no response unless I threatened the company. In my experience, they didn't train us when onboarding. In my opinion, they never cared about their lack of production and I'm over it and wish to make sure others are aware.
📞 Matthew Allen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We did not get a large number of candidates. Indeed.com outperformed career builders in every category. CareerBuilder also increases our cost per hire because it did not translate to actually new hires. We spent money on leads that didn't turn in to employees even though my team followed up in a timely manner.
Zada Grant | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 1 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I would not recommend CareerBuilder. The customer support from beginning to end is lacking. CareerBuilder charges for services the day you sign the contract but it takes weeks to get services fully up and running. We reached out to our accountant manager for support several times and his go-to response was, " I don't know or I'm not sure." The employer portal is not user-friendly. We did not successfully interview a qualified candidate from CareerBuilder.
Amy Love | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The only issue is [the same as] all employment sites [where] some people unfitting for positions get their resumes through to you anyway. And although it is a waste of your time, it is still worth using the site to get the good ones. Many more worthy candidates come through than unworthy [ones].
Sue Kwon, MBA PHR | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I would say 6 on recommending CareerBuilder.com to other colleagues only because the price is not as competitive as ZipRecruiter when I feel that they offer the same employment advertising benefits. My company pays about 13,000 per year and we get a set amount of job postings along with one resume seat that is able to search resumes on CareerBuilder.com.
Sean Pennel | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CareerBuilder.com is well suited for mid-level and lower-level recruitment. I have noticed that it does not target/attract the C-level or executive-level candidates. Therefore, it is not always resourceful when working on higher-level searches. I have also noticed there are many duplicate resumes that come up on searches, which can create some frustration during the sourcing process.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
CareerBuilder is a decent job board but I would typically suggest it as a backup option to other boards. It holds a decent amount of candidates and has good functionality to shape up your posting and who you are targeting, but lacks in search parameters and this makes it a little less valuable than other tools.
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