CareerBuilder Launches Social Network

CareerBuilder has announced it has launched BrightFuse.com a social networking site geared towards professionals.

To clarify CareerBuilder originally launched BrightFuse in February 2008, but in its announcement it does not mention this detail. murdok contacted CareerBuilder for a comment but did not receive a response before publication.

CareerBuilder describes the site as a "free talent community for workers of all levels and industries to showcase their talents." BrightFuse offers users customizable profiles allowing them to post basic personal and professional information. In addition users can add recommendations from contacts, community activities, Twitter updates and RSS feeds to a blog or website.

"With more than 1.6 million users,

Other features of the site include a Facebook application that allows users to post the main information of their BrightFuse profile as a tab on their Facebook profile, tools to publish portfolio pieces and the ability to connect with related groups.