Monster Reviewer's Comments
Monster will help you explore the possibilities and find the opportunities that are right for you, whether you are thinking about a new job, new career, new city or a new direction. Monster is our first choice and the recipient of the “TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award” due to their excellent features, ease of use and top–notch support.
With Monster, employers have the tools they need to fill positions with the right candidates. Job seekers will find many job opportunities from their search results, receive help writing resumes and obtain tips on how to interview for a job or continue your job search.
As an employer, you will need to set up an account and then you can post jobs, browse resumes and manage candidates. The price to list a job posting for 60 days is $375. The price is $1000 a month to browse resumes that are within a 100 miles radius.
Additionally, employers can review and organize resumes and candidates’ responses to job postings. A demo makes it possible to test Monster and search job candidates who meet your requirements. In addition, Monster gives you a sample of the resumes that you will be able to search during a month–long subscription.
Job Seeker:
You can search for jobs by job category, location, keyword, posting date, a specific company or a combination of these criteria.
The service also offers advice and etiquette tips, which will prepare you for your interview.
Monster has details for 120 professions. These professions range from those that require a degree, to those that require little to no experience.
Additional Features:
An educational feature is Profile; it informs you of specific duties of the occupation. In addition, this feature gives you an idea of the skills, experience and education you generally need for the job.
Monster also has a Salary Center with a Salary Wizard. You can find out what you are worth based on your job skills, experience and education. The Center also includes articles on how you can acquire more compensation information.
Other features will help you to write effective resumes and cover letters with industry–specific tips, quizzes and advice.
Articles/Advice:
There is a variety of articles about any subject related to job hunting—topics include salaries, resumes and interview etiquette.
Ease of Use:
Monster is easy to use once you have an account. The website is very simple to navigate. The drop–down menus help locate anything within a category. There are also links at the bottom of the page for easy access to important information like Employer Login, Search Jobs, Post a Job, Site Map and more.
Help/Support:
Monster has excellent help and support, including online chat, email, phone number, FAQs and tutorials.
Summary:
Monster has features and articles for both the employer and job seeker and it is easy to use. Chose Monster for all of your job related needs, whether you are an employer looking for the right employee or a job seeker in need of an employer.
