How we score
The CloserCheck rubric.
Every listing is scored out of 100. We only score what the posting says in writing. If it isn't written down, it scores zero. Commission-only and base + commission roles use slightly different checks.
Commission-only roles (6 checks)
| Criterion | Points | Full marks when… |
|---|---|---|
| Pay clarity | 20 | Commission rate AND the trigger (e.g. 'paid on collected revenue') are stated in writing. |
| Payment timing | 15 | Says when you get paid (e.g. within 14 days, twice monthly). Partial: 5 if only 'monthly residuals'. |
| Lead support | 15 | Company provides leads/appointments (15), some support (10), or you self-source (0). |
| No upfront cost | 20 | No fee for training, kits, licenses-to-company, leads or software. Any required payment = automatic F. |
| Verifiable employer | 15 | Named company with a website/registration (15), named only (10), anonymous (0). |
| Honest expectations | 15 | Admits income isn't guaranteed (15). Deduct for hype income claims, 'no experience needed' riches, or multi-level recruiting overrides (5 or 0). |
Base + commission roles (7 checks)
| Criterion | Points | Full marks when… |
|---|---|---|
| Base stated | 15 | The base salary or hourly amount (or a range) is written in the posting. 5 if only a total comp range is given. |
| Commission clarity | 15 | Commission rate, OTE or variable amount stated (15 for rate/amount + OTE, 10 for OTE only, 5 for 'uncapped' with no figure). |
| Payment timing | 10 | Says when commission/bonus is paid. |
| Lead support | 10 | Leads, inbound calls, an assigned book or a lead-gen team are provided. |
| No upfront cost | 20 | No fee to start. Any required payment = automatic F. |
| Verifiable employer | 15 | Named company with a website (15), named only (10), anonymous (0). |
| Honest expectations | 15 | Average/target earnings stated plainly. Deduct for top-earner-only claims or hype. |
Grades
| Grade | Score | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A | 85+ | Transparent and low-risk on paper |
| B | 70+ | Mostly clear; ask about the gaps |
| C | 55+ | Real gaps; get terms in writing first |
| D | 40+ | Several red flags |
| F | <40 | Avoid |
Override rules
- Automatic F: the posting asks you to pay for training, a starter kit, leads, or software.
- Capped at B: anonymous employer (no company name), however good the rest looks.
- Commission-only and 1099 are not red flags by themselves. Hiding the terms is.
- Listings are re-checked weekly; companies can send corrections and we'll re-score them publicly.
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Employers: dispute a score
Think we got your listing wrong? Scores are based only on what your public posting says in writing. Update the posting (or send us the written terms) and we'll re-score it publicly within a week. Email [email protected] with the listing and your written terms; corrections are logged on the listing.