Company Profile: HistoryA look at our corporate milestones offers insight into CareerBuilder.com's continued growth and success since its inception, in 1995.CareerBuilder.com's Timeline to Success 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
1995Great BeginningsNetStart Inc., later to be named CareerBuilder Inc., is founded. Back to Top ^ |
1996Technology BreakthroughsTeamBuilder software and Careerbuilder.com developed. Back to Top ^ |
1997Innovations in RecruitingTeamBuilder Online is developed - the first browser-based recruiting application to accelerate the hiring process. Back to Top ^ |
1998The Birth of a LegendNetStart Inc. is renamed CareerBuilder Inc. Preparing for Take Off CareerBuilder.com is launched with 16 media and interactive partners. 1,000 Customers CareerBuilder.com reaches the 1,000-customer mark. Back to Top ^ |
1999Sustained GrowthCareerBuilder.com completes its Initial Public Offering. CareerBuilder.com is awarded its first technology patent. CareerBuilder.com's network of partners grows to 25. Back to Top ^ |
2000Resume DatabaseCareerBuilder.com launches Resume Database. Personalization Features My CareerBuilder.com launches, providing job candidates with the power of a Personal Search Agent, which allows candidates to establish Job Search Profiles, receive e-mail updates on jobs of interest, easily apply for jobs and manage multiple resumes and coverletters. Partnerships in Success CareerBuilder.com joins forces with media giants Tribune and Knight Ridder, merging with CareerPath, to form the most powerful career network on the Web. E-mail Innovations CareerBuilder.com launches instant HTML e-mail updates on job leads and HTML e-zines for employers and job seekers. 70 Total Partners CareerBuilder.com's network of partners grows to 70. Back to Top ^ |
2001Government InroadsCareerBuilder.com products and services are made available to government agencies through a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule contract maintained by DLT Solutions Inc. ResumeBuilder Launches CareerBuilder.com and Individual Software Inc. launch ResumeBuilder, a comprehensive resume and cover letter writing software product. Exclusive Recruitment Service Provider In partnership with Tribune and Knight Ridder, CareerBuilder.com becomes the exclusive print recruitment service provider for major metropolitan newspapers throughout the United States and provides jobs and career resources for over 35 of the country's online local news and information sites. Headhunter Acquired CareerBuilder.com acquires Headhunter to create the fastest-growing recruitment and career-advancement source for employers, recruiters and job seekers - in print and online. Market Dominance CareerBuilder.com reaches a unique combination of local, national and niche career audiences - reaching more than 100 of the Web's most visited sites. 5.5 Million Visitors CareerBuilder.com surpasses more than 5.5 million unique monthly visitors and has more than 300,000 continuously updated jobs representing more than 25,000 of the top employers in virtually every industry and field. Enriched Job Seeker Services CareerBuilder.com launches a cadre of new job seeker services, including a Career Resource Center, Resume Distribution, Brainbench Skills Certification and Personal Salary Reports. Back to Top ^ |
2002The Industry LeaderCareerBuilder.com and Headhunter sites are merged, creating a new CareerBuilder.com with industry leading products and services for employers, recruiters and job seekers. ResumeBuilder Launches CareerBuilder.com and Individual Software Inc. launch ResumeBuilder, a comprehensive resume and cover letter writing software product. Premium Services Offered Stellar Resume Writing, Interview Mastery are added as premium job seeker services. The Recruitment Revolution October 2, 2002, Gannett Co., Inc. joins forces with Knight Ridder and Tribune Company as equal partners of CareerBuilder.com. With the partnership of Gannett, Knight Ridder and Tribune, and 350 other strong partners, CareerBuilder.com dominates the markets locally and nationally. Back to Top ^ |
2003Spreading the NewsCareerBuilder.com launches an aggressive national marketing campaign reaching millions of potential job seekers through primetime network and cable TV, radio, print and outdoor advertising. CareerBuilder.com is "the smarter way to find a better job." International Expansion CareerBuilder.com brings more resources to job seekers and employers on a global scale through new partnerships with JobSite in the U.K., Italy, Spain and Ireland; CADREMPLOI in France; Bumeran in Latin America; JobStreet in Singapore, India, Malaysia and the Philippines; Vacature.com in Belgium; JobTrack.nl in the Netherlands; and mycareer.com.au in Australia. New Employer Products CareerBuilder.com launches a series of new products and services to help employers quickly zero in on relevant candidates including a Sliced Resume Database, Diversity Channel and Vertical Channels covering retail, sales, health care, hospitality, finance and manufacturing. At Your Service CareerBuilder.com extends Customer Service hours to include weekends and later weekday evenings to deliver dedicated support to its users seven days a week. #1 in Job Postings CareerBuilder.com leads the industry in posting the most jobs in the top 100 U.S. markets, according to recruitment tracking firm Corzen. Traffic Slam Comparing December 2002 to December 2003, CareerBuilder.com increases its user traffic by more than 72 percent, according to comScore Media Metrix. Teaming Up with America Online CareerBuilder.com launches an exclusive partnership with America Online on December 1. Employers are able to reach millions of job seekers through the new Find a Job Channel on AOL, CompuServe and Netscape. Poised for Continued Success Throughout the year, CareerBuilder.com further expands its vast distribution network, implements a state-of-the-art search engine, significantly increases its user base and market share, and drives its revenue and performance consistently above industry average. The company is poised for continued growth in 2004. Back to Top ^ |
2004Joining Forces with MSNCareerBuilder.com kicks off the year by launching its exclusive alliance with MSN on January 1. CareerBuilder.com delivers leading recruitment and job searching services to the millions who visit the MSN Careers Channel. Takes Over as Industry Leader CareerBuilder.com surpasses competitors in job search traffic and moves into the leadership position for the online recruitment industry. The company more than doubles its traffic over the last year and commands around 45 percent of market share for job postings - the highest in the industry. Accelerated expansion efforts coupled with state-of-the-art technology and a steadfast commitment to its users makes CareerBuilder.com the preferred choice. Retail connection CareerBuilder.com enters an exclusive partnership with the National Retail Federation to connect retail companies and job seekers as the economy continues to improve. Building government solutions CareerBuilder.com launches government solutions group to deliver specialized recruitment solutions to federal, state and local agencies and organizations. New Leadership Matt Ferguson is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of CareerBuilder.com. Former CEO Bob Montgomery is appointed Chairman of the company's Board of Directors. Looking ahead CareerBuilder.com launches a quarterly employment forecast tracking projected recruitment and job search activities over the next three months. Tackling the Super Bowl CareerBuilder.com announces plans to kick off a 2005 marketing blitz, including TV advertising during Super Bowl XXXIX. Improved employer products CareerBuilder.com helps employers quickly find the most relevant candidates by implementing major upgrades to its Resume Search and Job Applicant Search products, increasing efficiencies and reducing time-to-hire. Back to Top ^ |
2005Kicking-off "A better job awaits"CareerBuilder.com launches an aggressive multimillion-dollar "A better job awaits" marketing campaign to drive job seeker traffic and boost brand recognition. The company reaches millions of job seekers via a combination of local radio, print, interactive and outdoor ads, as well as ads airing on cable and national network television and high-profile events including the Super Bowl, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards and NCAA Final Four. Monkey Business CareerBuilder.com's Super Bowl debut is a resounding success, drawing more than 150 million media impressions and numerous awards. All three of CareerBuilder.com's chimp advertisements airing during the Super Bowl earn a spot on the Top 10 list in USA TODAY's Ad Meter. In addition, one spot is named "Funniest Commercial of the Year" in TBS's annual poll and is included in CBS's "The Forty Greatest Super Bowl Commercials" special. Staying on top CareerBuilder.com network retains its two-year position as industry leader, reporting record traffic with over 20 million unique visitors – 5 million more than its largest competitor – and more than 1 million jobs, according to comScore Media Metrix data. Network expansion CareerBuilder.com expands its network of partnerships to more than 800, joining forces with media giants ABC, Scripps and Clear Channel, as well as forging partnerships with key diversity partners BET and Univision. Revolutionizing job search CareerBuilder.com introduces their job recommendations feature, a smarter, intuitive technology that automatically recommends positions to job seekers based on their resumes, applications or job search behavior – helping minimize time spent searching for the right job my maximizing relevant results and proactively delivering them in real time. Back to Top ^ |
2006Revenue LeaderAfter leading the industry in job postings and traffic for more than two years, CareerBuilder.com passes its largest competitor in U.S. revenue. CareerBuilder.com now commands the leadership position in all major categories of online recruitment in the U.S. McClatchy On Board McClatchy acquires its ownership position in CareerBuilder.com following the completion of its purchase of Knight Ridder. The addition of the McClatchy newspapers combined with those of existing partners, Gannett and Tribune, makes the CareerBuilder network of 1,100 partners stronger and even more competitive. Overseas Expansions CareerBuilder.com continued its global expansion, launching sites in the UK, Canada and India and partnering with major players such as 51job, Naukri and Lycos Canada. The Return of the Chimps CareerBuilder.com's infamous chimps returned to the Super Bowl with applause from critics and consumers. Monk-e-Mail becomes one of the most successful viral campaigns around with more than 80 million played and 12 million unique visitors. CBcampus CareerBuilder launches a new job site tailor-made for college students and alumni. Equipped with special search capabilities, CBcampus.com provides instant access to jobs matching the student's major, experience level, skills and interests. Product Innovations CareerBuilder.com introduces The R2 (Recommended Resumes) matching engine, a patent-pending context-specific technology that automatically locates resumes that best match another resume, an uploaded document or a job posting – providing faster access to more relevant candidates. Back to Top ^ |
2007Microsoft Takes a StakeCareerBuilder joins forces with the world's largest and most influential technology powerhouses. Microsoft takes a minority equity stake in CareerBuilder, opening the door to new opportunities. In addition, CareerBuilder extends - and expands - its strategic alliance with MSN, fueling a faster expansion into global markets. CareerBuilder will continue to be the exclusive content provider for the MSN Careers channel in the U.S. through 2013 and is now serving in this role for key MSN international sites as well. Leadership in Business and Brand CareerBuilder.com follows a record performance of over 2 million jobs posted with a new record in careers traffic at 24 million unique visitors. Acquisitions in Europe CareerBuilder.com continues an aggressive international expansion with the acquisitions of leading sites CareerBuilder.se in Sweden, CareerBuilder.nl in the Netherlands and Kariera.gr in Greece. Best Places to Launch a Career BusinessWeek names CareerBuilder.com one of the “Best Places to Launch a Career 2007.” CareerBuilder.com is one of only two businesses in the Internet space included in this prestigious list of 95 companies. Exceptional Customer Service CareerBuilder.com wins a Stevie Award for Customer Service Team of the Year, showcasing a steadfast commitment to client accessibility and resolution. The awards were jointly presented by Selling Power magazine and The Stevie® Awards, which have been hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars.” Back to Top ^ |
2008“Start Building” CampaignCareerBuilder.com introduces a bigger, bolder creative campaign that encourages workers and employers to start building their future today. The new creative is part of a fully-integrated, national marketing program valued at over $250 million that includes high profile events such as the Super Bowl; primetime network and cable television flights; online advertising, local print and sports sponsorships. Social Networks Under a unique agreement, CareerBuilder.com and Facebook help employers tap into a pool of more than 100 million potential candidates worldwide for recruitment. Among the offerings, which include "featured employer" spots on CareerBuilder's own Facebook page, CareerBuilder sells targeted media campaigns to clients who want to promote their job opportunities to specific audiences on Facebook. Job Search on the Go CareerBuilder.com adds a whole new level of convenience and accessibility to job hunting. Using the iPhone’s built-in geolocation technology, the CareerBuilder.com application “Jobs” automatically determines the city you are standing in and then allows you to find nearby opportunities using a simple keyword search. Global Footprint Growing In addition to acquiring Lesjeudis.com, the largest independent job site in France, CareerBuilder.com quickly expands its international presence with MSN. Through its overall operations and partnership network, CareerBuilder.com now has access to 38 countries. Consulting Service In response to increased demands from Fortune 1000 clients for integrated talent management solutions, CareerBuilder.com launches Personified, an independent consulting firm specializing in recruitment, talent optimization and retention strategies. Specialized Sites Adding to its targeted job search sites for college students and Hispanic workers, CareerBuilder.com launches PrimeCB.com, a site tailored to the job hunting and career management needs of retirees and mature workers. Vast Distribution Network CareerBuilder.com sets a new record for U.S. careers traffic with 25.5 million unique visitors. To date, CareerBuilder.com powers the career channels for more than 1,600 partners. Including partner Web properties, subsites and microsites, CareerBuilder.com’s job search engine is present on more than 9,000 Web sites worldwide. Back to Top ^ |
2009EvolutionIn the past decade, CareerBuilder has evolved into more than just an online job board: it is now the global leader in human capital solutions. That evolution and innovation is defined by CareerBuilder’s new mission statement:
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