Proof of Usefulness Report

CareerBuilder

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+639
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CareerBuilder is a verified legacy giant in the human capital space, ensuring high baseline scores for Real-World Utility and Audience Reach despite the submission's extraordinarily poor quality. The 'Everyone' audience claim and 'Computer Software' tech description are lazy, resulting in significant penalties to Quality Factors (Qi) and Response Quality. However, the sheer scale, verified historical traction, and database size sustain a score in the 'Much Larger Scale' bracket (400-700), distinct from low-traction startups. Market timing is scored lower due to declining relevance against modern competitors like Indeed and LinkedIn.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+592
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+639

Project Details

Description
"CareerBuilder has the largest online job site in the U.S., but we're more than just a job board. We are the global leader in human capital solutions. Through constant innovation, unparalleled technology, and customer care delivered at every touch point, CareerBuilder helps match the right talent with the right opportunity more often than any other site."

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline