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CareerBuilder

CareerBuilder

Composite Score
7.6 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10
Category
CareerBuilder
7.6 /10

What is CareerBuilder?

CareerBuilder is a global, end-to-end human capital solutions company focused on helping employers find, hire and manage great talent. Combining advertising, software and services, CareerBuilder leads the industry in recruiting solutions, employment screening and human capital management.

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CareerBuilder Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


Emotional Footprint Overview

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:
98%
Negotiation and Contract:
98%
Conflict Resolution:
100%
Strategy & Innovation:
100%
Service Experience:
98%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love CareerBuilder?

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0% Negative
10% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Calendar & Email Integration

90

Candidate Engagement

83

Job Posting

83

Activity and Workflow Management

83

Interview Scheduling

80

Pre-Screening Pre-Qualification

80

Data Export and Import

77

Account and Contact Management

74

Dashboard

74

E-Mail Campaign Management

71

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 75

Ease of Customization

79

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Ease of IT Administration

77

Ease of Data Integration

77

Vendor Support

77

Availability and Quality of Training

76

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

75

Breadth of Features

74

Ease of Implementation

74

Quality of Features

72

Business Value Created

72

CareerBuilder Reviews

Praveen P.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Broad Reach, Mixed User Experience

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates CareerBuilder from other similar products?

What makes CareerBuilder different is its built-in resume database combined with labor market analytics. It doesn’t just help you post jobs—it gives you insights into salary trends, talent availability, and competitor activity, which can really guide your recruiting strategy. Plus, its AI-powered matching shows you candidates who closely fit your job even if they haven’t applied, which is helpful when you're proactively sourcing.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of CareerBuilder is its resume database. It gives me access to a large pool of active and passive candidates, which is especially helpful when job applications are slow. The search filters are pretty detailed, so I can narrow down exactly who I’m looking for by location, experience, or even keywords. It makes proactive sourcing a lot faster and more targeted.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about CareerBuilder is that the user interface feels outdated and not as intuitive as other platforms. It can take a few extra steps to do simple tasks, and sometimes the search results aren’t as relevant as I’d expect. While the resume database is large, the filtering could be more refined to save time when sourcing candidates.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

CareerBuilder is a valuable tool for organizations seeking to expand their reach across a wide talent pool, particularly for high-volume or generalist roles. Its extensive resume database and labor market insights can support strategic sourcing and workforce planning. However, to maximize its effectiveness, it's important to invest time in learning the platform's search features and capabilities. While the interface may not be as modern as some competitors, the breadth of candidate data still makes it a worthwhile consideration for many recruiting teams.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Appreciates Incumbent Status
  • Continually Improving Product

Varun S.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

CareerBuilder: Connect Talent with Employers

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates CareerBuilder from other similar products?

CareerBuilder differentiates itself from other job search platforms through its comprehensive features and user focused tools. One of the key advantage is its extensive job listings. The advanced search filters allow user to refine their job search based on specific criteria making it easier to find relevant candidates and job opportunities.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of CB is its resume building tools. They provide users with valuable resources and templates that make it easier to create professional and optimized resume.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Frankly its interface can feel cluttered and less intuitive compared to some other job search platforms. They make navigation more challenging for users.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend CareerBuilder for anyone who is looking to expand their job search and to the recruiters who are looking for the candidates to access a wide range of listings and candidates across various industries. I suggest being proactive in filtering your search to avoid outdates listings and take advantage of their career resources available on the platform. Overall, its a valuable tool for job seekers and recruiters to explore diverse candidates and jobs.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Mohit P.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Ultimately this is a best platform for sourcing

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates CareerBuilder from other similar products?

CareerBuilder is very easy to use, very sorted and quality of candidates is very good.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite is, the filters, when I source candidates for any kind of job, there are different filters, which are very helpful.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing is there everything is good.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I will highly recommend CareerBuilder to others

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features