CareerBuilder: Job Search Reviews

by Jay1409

If you select any filters, it disregards them and shows what they want anyways. They also don’t make sure “employers” are actual businesses which allows for anyone to get your information to try and scam you. If you do choose to apply, don’t apply for anything that directs you to a website. It will most likely phish for info. I advise to either submit a resume and let the employer contact you or research them on the BBB and GlassDoor for verification. Also, you will get relentless amounts of texts from unprofessional people (again, mostly scammers)or recruiters for pyramid schemes. A serious job will call and schedule a virtual or face-to-face interview. Don’t fall for anything else. Do not make your resume public either, again, it’s a free-for-all for scammers to access your contact info. As someone who is immune-compromised as is relying on Work From Home jobs, they really need to fix what location is accessible for people looking for work. There are so many listed from my state, but when overlooking the summary, they are for a completely different state, which is not only easily fixable, but a waste of time for both parties, They need to better filter their desktop and mobile app for both employers and those looking for work.

by Timbofosho

Resume disappears/says I don't have one uploaded sometimes when opening CareerBuilder . Job recommendations sent to email have NOTHING to do with resume/experience/education...literally ZERO correlation (I get emails about truckdriving and insurance sales/scams). Stay away from this app unless you want to be solicited by despicable life insurance agents non stop and you enjoy having scammers and email phishers having your information. I have not received a single workable lead from CareerBuilder/website. It is the worst of all available job search tools. I now get emails from all over the world trying to scam money because apparently anyone with a computer can access your personal details on your resume. Don't set your job search back, STAY AWAY. No reputable companies use this app.

by CurvyTomboy

I’ve had resumes on my profile for years and it keeps telling me upload resume, even after I uploaded 3! more it’s still saying it! On top of that my profile headline lists my town and state for location but when I went into edit profile to correct my job title I noticed it is loading Sonora Mexico as my location and no matter how many times I correct it, it does not change!!! Now I realize why in 3 years if constant job search while working for an ungrateful retail business I have never received a single job listing alert that was even remotely matched to me!! CareerBuilder is useless junk!

by Small Hobbit

There needs to be a way to block company names on here. A VAST majority of the jobs are for an MLM style insurance company that, if you know ANYTHING about MLMs it puts focus on recruitment OVER the actual product. You’ll get TONS of these, along with businesses that expect you to move to their location WITHOUT informing you till the interview has already been booked. This is even WITH selecting in my profile that I want to work where I live. I don’t trust this to get me a decent job because of these issues.
Also, on their site it doesn’t seem to matter what job you put as what you’re looking for, you’ll get results for things VASTLY outside of what you’re looking for. Yeah, it can FEEL like something is happening when you get TONS of people asking for interviews, till you realize all the jobs are crap and the people are just recruiters who are probably getting a bonus for bringing you in. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SITE AND USE SOMETHING MUCH MORE REPUTABLE!!
To add even more, the majority of people I have been contacted by from using this platform are hardly professional despite claiming to be representing businesses. Oh, and it doesn’t accept Linkedin’s resume format for some reason.

by KlingerHome

CareerBuilder does seem to draw a lot of attention to hour resume, however with a major problem... neither the website or CareerBuilder will allow me to set my location that I live or the location that I’m looking for work in. It defaulted to a town 2 hours away from where I live and I’m not sure why, and every time I try to save the changes (again, both CareerBuilder and the website), it tells me something went wrong and it doesn’t save it. So now I’m getting calls, emails, and notifications for all the great jobs that I can’t pursue because they are hours away from me. Pretty much just a bummer...

by AnonomousUserPerson

Too many phone calls and emails from questionable recruiters who often call several times per day and send multiple emails for jobs either out of town or not lined up with listed experience. They are always foreigners who can’t speak English and dig for you to divulge personal information like your SSN. They obviously don’t bother to read your resume. App doesn’t allow you to check messages and can only check on a computer. Messages received are from bogus life insurance agencies attempting to recruit people to sell life insurance or jobs not that don’t align with skills. There are much better and more useful job search sites.

by W 'LITALIA

This application does ONE thing right, it allows for the posting of resumes and cover letter files. Aside from that however CareerBuilder is non functional, you can’t edit basic information, it just freezes whenever you try to use it, you have to hard quit CareerBuilder and launch it back up to get it to work again and if you do, it freezes!

The constant hard crashes are repeatable and unavoidable. Use the website folks don’t be lazy, CareerBuilder is bad and will hurt your career job search by using it, no real user interaction, the chat function DOES NOT WORK! and it will freeze constantly, I have missed dozens of recruiter inquiries through this buggy app and it’s misshaped chat feature, it’s held me back career wise.

Don’t let poor app development hold your professional career search be hampered by a bad and poorly developed app. Don’t pay money for it, don’t invest valuable time on this... go to the this app website instead of this.

Save your time, and your potential career opportunities!

by Vito *

Regardless of selecting the option to list my resumes privately through Career Builder this does not and will not happen. I’ve reuploaded my resume with different contact information to ensure that I do not continue to receive spam phone calls/emails/texts but random companies keep calling me nonstop daily! It has gotten to the point where it’s interfering with my daily life and using my phone in general! I’ve reached out to Career Builder about the issue multiple times with no response. I use to love the ease of use with this site however, with the ongoing daily spam via email/calls/texts for positions I didn’t apply for in addition to no support or feedback from Career Builder, I will not use nor do not recommend this platform.

by CCWashington

this app is the worst employment job search platform in the country. The same thing happened two years ago but I thought there’s no way they haven’t improved their security. WRONG!! Once again after three days, just 72 hours of activity I have received over a hundred emails and text from FAKE job recruiters with random people. I literally received 42 text messages from the same platform with different contact names but the format and verbiage was identical WORD FOR WORD. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME INSTALLING CareerBuilder OR USING THEIR SITE!!! I will probably end up with a virus, my identity stolen, and I’m 99% sure I’ll be changing my phone number today. THANKS FOR NOTHING YOU WORTHLESS SCAMMERS!!

by NC1

I was thinking about working at home, and clicked on the ‘Work From Home’ section of the Career Builders App. The first 2 listings had different, but similar job titles; however, the words in the first listing from a company called ‘USJ’ were similar for the second company called ‘American Online Jobs,’ which has a website. The website has a questionnaire on the main page. The first company does not have a website. I can’t find either company listed as a registered business in the state the company is listing the job. How can I trust Career Builders if I can’t verify that the listing company is legitimate? It seems like Career Builders must do a better job of screening listers before posting jobs! I do not trust Career Builders App anymore. Beware job hunters- scammers are looking for your information in a new way - job posting!

by NEEDCY

I thoroughly appreciate sites that give you broad titles and options for job search. The addition of extra resources like blogs, resume/CV/CL examples, and links to outside resources is the icing on this broken cake. Since pandemic, it’s clear the demand for recruitment has skyrocketed-but that’s no excuse for the continued unsatisfactory job matching I’ve received the past 3 months. Additionally, im pretty savvy on scams and fraud (I have 6 years of law enforcement) yet still was lead into a fraudulent company . After sending complaint with evidence from apps and my bank, I still noticed that company amongst many more still allowed to use platform. Where is the quality control? I still would recommend this site for informational purposes-but will never cause to apply.

by I LOVE Choices, BUT!

The people who use career builder to find employees are complete scam artists. Someone took me through a whole process on how things were going to get done just to tell me that I would have to pay $400 for the software but that I would be reimbursed at the end. When they could’ve just as easily paid for it the same way she was asking me to pay her. I said it was a scam and declined the offer. She then sent another message asking for my drivers license and social security number after I just said no?? Do I have stupid written on my forehead? And I kept running into people like that who would text my phone and their wording and EVERYTHING would be the exact same. They like to say “is this understood?” It’s just very annoying especially when you don’t have time to be playing games with these people.

by Smp25304

Tried to use CareerBuilder a few years ago but found it to be lacking in its functionality (tools are there, they simply don’t work.) Also did not like the auto apply feature that shot out my resume to jobs the algorithm deduced I was qualified for (never mind that I was not interested.) Granted, I probably accidentally released my resume myself while trying to figure out how to navigate, and touching non-functioning buttons repeatedly (harder each time, cuz my brain likes to make me think my fingers are the problem.) Fast forward to today… figured bugs would be worked out by now, so I uploaded my resume and it auto-populated my info (some completely incorrect and impossible to fix on CareerBuilder ) and auto-assumed that I was ready for it to be published publicly (I know this because I already had 5 views before I ever ticked the “I need a job now” option. The job filters still do not work (on IOS app). I deleted CareerBuilder and if I find the actual website to be as equally contrary as I remember it to also be before, I’ll delete my account altogether… again.

by WeeberCorey

CareerBuilder covers some of the basic things you would expect but seems like it was designed by people with no flare for how it needs to be used. For example the most basic task of adding skills is a free form text field allowing the user to mistype and misclassify their experience, omit key skills and ultimately not be found by people searching for said skills. When entering the experience for any given skill the user is presented with a pull down with years from 1 to 50. This is not useful as Mooney cares if you have 39 years of experience or 43 years of experience. It’s just clumsy to use and not useful for the purpose it was intended for. Also the resume doesn’t populate the profile settings. This requires the user to manually enter info already uploaded. Dumb.

by Lena 3712

I like CareerBuilder and it has helped me land great roles. However, for about 2 or 3 months now it has nor been allowing me to see what I write in the search bar. I ignored it thinking it was a glitch but here we are 3 months later worth the same issue. I was jus trying to apply for a role but much like the search bar issue, it was not allowing me to see the questions the employers were asking. It just showed yes or no as an option. Please help! This was probably a great opportunity that I lowered out on because of an ongoing technical issue.

by Good2shop

Email about a job but the links NEVER take you to the job from the email. Seriously guys, upfront and honest wins every time! Thought this site was better than that. Also question why they never send me postings for my location even though I set location preference with a range of 30 miles. Live outside DC and keep getting search results for NC, GA, FL, IL, etc.

Gah, there are so many other sites that get it right it doesn’t pay to search this app and have to mine through the mess to find a real opportunity in my region. (Which, by the way, are also posted on the other sites.)

Opportunity for improvement if you are reading this this app folks…..

by TN_Ric

Each position is well defined and has more info available, consequently I am able to eliminate options that simply will not work for for me. This saves myself and the company seeking applicants from having wasted time. I also really like the filter options because this allows me to search effortlessly from the options that I have experience in. I’ve had success in multiple industries so by filtering my search I can better review my best options for my next and probably my final career.

by Nicolexx08

I was using Zip Recruiter for about 5 months and my fiancé recommended I go the CareerBuilder Store and sign up for all of the job apps. I am the kind of person that NEEDS to work or I drive everyone insane. Mind you, I am very upset because it was false termination with my immediate supervisor lying and getting away with it. Anyways, I literally was getting 5-10 job opportunities a day from Career Builder and the companies were not fake companies. GET THIS JOB APP!!

by Will Work For Paycheck

Career Builder definitely has helped me tremendously in my search for that career that will better my life in general. Searching for a job is a job in itself and deciphering all the openings out there it is extremely hard when you know most of them honestly make you want to head for an early retirement but being able to chose through so many options, you’re actually able to find one that perfect one that won’t make you want to blow your brains out at the end of the day. THANK YOU CAREER BUILDER!!

by No 2 Days

Willing to make changes able too work alone, or with the team too make the projects work together and come together to see the project through. Able to accept criticism and take it as a positive for the good. Looking forward too working with a long standing line of Automotive company.

by Wiretalker

If you only use mobile devices there is no way to update your email in your profile. iPad or iPhone you can change your name and location but email is missing as an option so people trying to contact me get the old email. However one intelligent recruiter investigated the repeated lack of reply and unopened emails. Noticed my resume is updated and my email is different and took the time to call me. Who knows how many job offers I have missed because I cannot update my profile email. This needs fixed today people.

by Tlbuddner

In 3 weeks of job searching, all I’m seeing are Recruiters. Also, I am receiving Recruiter type calls and emails but they are always very suspicious. I received numerous, back to back calls first, then emails with offers of Contract work and a lengthy job description...with numerous typos. No matter what Recruiting company is contacting you, the email is the same and the callers are middle eastern.

Scammers! Obviously, this app needs to improve its efforts in protecting our information.

Needs many improvements. Most importantly, the upload of Resume’s and CB’s formatting is horrible.

by MaggieV777

Just an update to say CareerBuilder is still totally useless. I even get notifications now that there are new jobs for my saved searches and when I click the notification, I’m brought to a page with 2 postings from 4-6 weeks ago.

I’ve sent feedback emails more than once and have received no response. But for the last several months, when I search for jobs either by keyword or by omitting the keyword to reveal “all jobs” in my city, I’m only given 4 results. All of the jobs in the list are over 3 weeks old.

I’m not sure what the issue is, as the desktop site works fine. CareerBuilder is essentially useless at this point.

by Bodjuan

I used another app for months and decided to see what jobs might be on other apps. After I registered, uploaded my resume and searched jobs, I started getting dozens of spam emails, all worded nearly identical except for a few select words being changed, and all using poor English. They all gave a vague description of the job and wanted me to open an attachment for the full job description! To use my dad’s and grandpa’s phrase, “I didn’t just fall off of the turnip truck!” (meaning I’m no idiot!) I would not recommend CareerBuilder to anyone!

by Tobacco Lady

I worked 35 years as a nurse and teacher of nursing activities.
I love being with people and facing the challenges that daily
life brings to each of us. The challenges and decisions helped
me grow as a person and a productive healthy adult. I retired
in 2007 but found that my days were long and I searched for
something else to do! I started doing supervisory visits for
Maxim Health care which I did till I started the job at Inovalon.

During a time off I broke my ankle and I was out of commission for 4-5 months. We also moved from our large house to a
condominium.

Once again I was lost for something to do. This puts me up to the time we are at now. I am in good health and I have the need to work both financially and emotionally.I love the organization
it takes and the ability to expand my knowledge.

by RRSHOE

At Twenty-Four years of age with a Great Wife and two Children under the age of three, I’m looking for a job that I can learn and excel and that offers job advancement along with a career! At Twenty-Four with a wonderful Young Family I’m looking for a Challenge and a chance to prove myself in ANY AND ALL JOBS TO ACCOMPLISH MY GOAL OF ANY JOB OFFERED! MY ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO WORK FOR A GREAT ESTABLISHED COMPANY WITH ROOM FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT! I’M READY TO START WORK LIKE YESTERDAY! MY FAMILY DESERVES THE VERY BEST THAT I CAN PROVIDE FOR THEM!!!!

by RoxanneJewels

Career Builder has blown Indeed out of the water. After I put in applications I got a call for an interview in less than 20 mins. I’ve gotten more interviews through career builder than any other app or website I’ve ever used. I recommend to anyone that is looking for a job and doesn’t have time for the slow pace hiring process. 10/10

by Buddy9763

Thank you for the opportunity to consider & review my resume. I have an updated resume with my Current position. I have been employed and supervised the customer service department since 2009. I received the position by word-of-mouth and started with six employees I now have 23 employees. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerity,

Trisha A Teto

by Anharris08

I had forgot about this app because of how popular indeed is however the second I updated my career builder with my new resume and did “quick apply” which was a Thursday that next Friday morning I got three phone calls for interviews. I may get a response every 1 out of 70 positions with indeed

by Maintenance Marty

By downloading my resume to CareerBuilder, I was almost immediate bombarded, with not only staffing agencies, but companies looking to hire me through the door. Within days, I had several phone interviews, since I was relocating, which led to multiple face to faces. Great All - 5 Stars.