How to Search for Jobs and Set Up Job Alerts on CareerBuilder

To search for jobs on CareerBuilder, enter a job title or keyword and a location in the search fields on the homepage, then browse the results and open a listing to view details. To keep new postings coming to you, create a job alert from your search so CareerBuilder can notify you when matching jobs are posted. The site also lets you upload a resume and let employers find you, per its own description.

Before You Start

• What you need: a job title, skill, or keyword that describes the work you want, and a location (city, state, or remote if offered in the search options).
• Account: CareerBuilder describes resume upload and employer visibility as features of the site. Creating an account is the practical way to save searches and manage alerts; the available site information does not state pricing or login requirements, so check the site directly for current terms.

Search for Jobs

1. Enter your keyword. In the search field, type a job title or skill (for example, "customer service" or "registered nurse"). Broader terms return more listings; narrower terms return fewer but more relevant ones.
2. Enter a location. Add a city and state, or a ZIP code, to limit results to commuting distance. If you want to work from anywhere, check whether the location field or filters offer a remote option.
3. Run the search. Submit the search to see the results list. CareerBuilder describes its listings as recent job postings, so expect the list to change as new jobs are added.
4. Refine the results. Use the filters on the results page to narrow by criteria such as job type, date posted, or company. Apply one filter at a time and check the result count so you can tell which filter is doing the work.
5. Open a listing. Click a job title to read the full description, requirements, and application instructions. Read the requirements before applying so you can judge whether your background fits.

Expected result: a shortlist of listings that match your keyword and location. Check: if you get too few results, widen the location or use a broader keyword; if you get too many, add a skill or a more specific title.

Set Up Job Alerts

1. Start from a search you want to repeat. Run the keyword and location search described above, with any filters you plan to keep.
2. Choose the alert option. Look for a "create alert," "save search," or similar option on the search results page, and select it.
3. Confirm the alert settings. Review the keyword, location, and frequency options shown, then save. If you are asked to sign in, do so; the site information does not specify whether an account is required, so follow whatever the page presents.
4. Verify it worked. Return to your saved searches or alerts area and confirm the alert appears with the criteria you chose.

Expected result: CareerBuilder notifies you when new jobs matching your saved search are posted. Common snag: an alert built on a very narrow search may rarely trigger; if you get no notifications, broaden the keyword or location and save again.

Make Your Profile Work for You

CareerBuilder's own description includes uploading a resume and letting employers find you. After your search is set up, upload an updated resume so employers searching for candidates can surface your profile. Keep the resume consistent with the keywords you search with, since the same terms help both your searches and employer searches.

Quick Reference

Start with one focused search, save it as an alert, and adjust the keyword or location if results are too broad or too narrow.