Proof of Usefulness Report

CareerPaths NW LLC

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+55
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

CareerPaths NW is a verifiable, established staffing agency in the Puget Sound area (founded ~2011) with legitimate revenue and operations. However, as a 'technology project' submission, it scores poorly due to a lack of technical innovation (pure service business), a regionally limited audience, and a low-quality submission filled with demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'). While the business has real-world utility in the job market, the exaggerated reach and misclassification as a tech product result in a low PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+12.00
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+40
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+45

Project Details

Description
CareerPaths NW is a direct hire placement firm with a goal of providing excellent service to both employer-clients and candidate-clients. CareerPaths Northwest provides employment referral and consulting services to Puget Sound companies and employment seekers. Our goal is simple: To connect excellent employment seekers with the Northwest’s leading companies.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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