I was an account manager for CareerBuilder and I really don't think it's a bad choice out of college, especially if you don't have financial obligations and don't really need too large of a paycheck but this company will most likely be too unstable and sporatic to support you otherwise as it takes a while (longer than normal) to really build up a client base (especially if you've been assigned an economically depressed region). Other employers will respect you (and possibly try to use you) for taking their crap.
CareerBuilder only cares about numbers not people and only awards people (and regions) that can produce. 4 people leave after a couple months then 5 newbies show up a couple days later and the process repeats. Non-producers are very replacable. CB will also try to keep you intoxicated with a barrage of after work parties and social events. Benefits are good and there are plenty of pie in the sky prizes ranging from luxurious vacations to cars (don't worry, the winners of these items tend to have been with the company for some time so don't get your hopes up). Under the influence of alcohol people are more easily herded like cattle to the sting of the company whip. Be aware if you do not attend these unpaid social events on your time off that you are not a team player.
CareerBuilder is aware of the scams on its site and supposedly has a team in Atlanta to handle this which prompts the question... How could a team of educated professionals allow scammers like DSMax, Cydcor, Primerica, GQ Imports, Marketing Sessions, PPI (Powerhoutz Promotions), Boomerang Marketing (BMG), Energy Savings and others to recruit talent here?
Well, CareerBuilder charges companies to post things on their site and to access the resumes posted on their site. That's how they make money. The sales tactics are very aggressive (though most people don't realize this at first) and most companies in saturated regions hold contempt toward CareerBuilder for that reason.
So who pays the most... Well first place is major accounts including reputable fotune 500 companies but scammers are a close second. Why? They always need fresh bodies to scam since most people actually catch on to the scam within a couple weeks, some after the initial interview. Imagine this you post a sigle job posting, 20 applicants apply, you pay them nothing so they leave. A single job posting is in the ballpark of a couple hundred bucks, we'll say $400 for argument's sake. These companies burn through an average of 160 applicants per month. For $3200 you could dupe 160 people into selling your scam for an entire month without paying a dime... Not too shabby... Most of these scammers use independent contractor agreements or fake employment documentation to prevent victims from seeking retribution. Our courts actually endorse this.
In defense of CareerBuilder, Monster and HotJobs also post scams...
While I can't save everyone here are a dozen tell tale signs at an interview that you are being scammed-
1.independent Contractor Agreement.
2. No pay after 2.5 weeks.
3.interviewer does not speak English.
4. Disoriening environment w / loud music.
5. Little to no furniture like the company is prepared to pack up and leave town.
6. Unprofessional or threatening manner.
7. Few questions asked but hired on the spot.
8. You have to put up your own money or vehicle.
9. Cash agreenment (contact IRS).
10. Other interviewees present at time of interview.
11. Profanity used opnly in office during interview.
12. Asked to shadow an employee without pay for an entire day.
I know it can be fustrating right out of college but anytime you see any of this its not a golden opportunity, it's a scam.
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