History of the TLD

 .careers is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced through ICANN’s New gTLD Program in the 2010s. The registry agreement was signed with ICANN in October 2013, and the TLD was officially delegated to the DNS Root Zone in December 2013. A Sunrise Period allowed trademark holders priority registration before general availability.

Main Use and Industry Position

 .careers is designed for employment, recruitment, human resources, and career development websites. It is used by employers, staffing firms, universities, career coaches, and HR technology providers to create dedicated career pages, job boards, and professional portfolios.

Comparison to Other TLDs

 Compared to legacy TLDs like .com or .net, .careers conveys a clear employment focus. It is similar to other professional TLDs such as .jobs or .work, providing semantic clarity for recruitment and job-oriented content. Its recognition is lower than legacy TLDs but offers a targeted alternative for career-related websites.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Clearly indicates employment and professional focus
  

• Differentiates career-specific content from general business sites
  

• Broad eligibility with no restrictive criteria
  

Cons

• Less globally recognized than .com or .org
  

• Not suitable for general business use
  

• Potentially higher registration and renewal costs
  
  

Registration Criteria

 Open to individuals, businesses, and organizations with standard ICANN policy compliance. No special restrictions apply.

Summary

 .careers is a professional-focused gTLD launched in 2013 and operated by Donuts (Wild Corner, LLC). It is intended for recruitment, job boards, and career-related content, providing clarity and purpose for employment-oriented websites. While recognition is lower than legacy TLDs, it is widely accessible and suitable for career-focused online presence.