CareerBuilder.com Reviewer's Comments

Free yourself from unproductive searches through thousands of resumes or job ads. Employers can quickly access applicable resumes with three powerful searches, and job seekers can receive relevant job alerts with our “TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award” winner, CareerBuilder.com.

This service has it all and is comparable to the #1 and #2 services. However, the top two services have a few more features, are easier to use and have better customer support.

Employer/Recruiter:  

You can post a job description for 30 days for $385, or buy a resume database to browse as many resumes as you want for $900.

The resume search engine page is designed to allow you to pick the criteria that will narrow your search results to the most qualified candidates. There are currently three search forms available in the Resume Database: Quick Search, Simple Keyword Search and My Screeners.

With Quick Search, users run a keyword search with minimal criteria. To start searching, simply click on the Search Resumes tab.

There are four different types of keyword searches, which will find exactly what you are looking for in the database.

• All of These Wordssearches for resumes that include all of the keywords that you have specified.
• Any of These Words searches for resumes that have any of the keywords that you have specified.
• Exact Phrase searches for resumes containing the exact phrase that you have indicated in the keyword area.
• Boolean Search narrows or broadens your search using words such as “and”, “or” and “and not.” A Boolean Search Tutorial is provided for further help and assistance.

The My Screener’s page qualifies, evaluates and scores candidates as they apply to your job. Each Screener has up to 20 questions. When adding questions, you can choose whether the question is required as well as weigh its overall importance. Additionally, you may enter five responses and weigh them according to importance.

Job Seeker:  

As a job seeker, you will find anything on the website you need, from searching jobs to posting resumes.

With CareerBuilder.com, you can search by keywords, location, job category, posting date, experience and job status that includes full–time, part–time, temporary or work from home.

You need to open up a free account to access features like job alerts, which emails you when there is a job available that fits your job qualifications. You can also search for international jobs and search in Spanish.

With the Resume Direct option, you can submit your resume to recruiters who specialize in your field.

Additional Features:  

Although other job service websites offer resume help, CareerBuilder.com will pair you with certified writers who specialize in resumes for your field experience.

This website also provides you with a list of job fairs that are near you.

Articles/Advice:  

CareerBuilder.com is the only site we found with articles and advice geared for the employer as well as the job seeker. Some of those articles include topics about maintaining your website, quantity vs. quality and email marketing.

Ease of Use:  

This website is easy to navigate, but there are so many different options that it is easy to get lost or forget which links you have already explored.

Help/Support:  

You can reach customer support with any questions through email or telephone. We received a timely reply to our email.

Summary:  

CareerBuilder.com was a strong contender for the #1 or #2 spot because it has some of great features and the best selection of articles on any topic for employers and job seekers. If you are looking for job advice, this website is a great choice.