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How to Apply Online To Monster Job Postings

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Monster is one of the best resources for job seekers. On this one Web site, you can browse countless postings for local, national and international jobs in nearly every single employment category. You can even apply to jobs online directly from the Monster Web site in just a few steps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer with Internet access

    Search Monster Jobs

  1. Step 1

    Go to the Monster home page (see Resources below) and click on the link to "Find Jobs."

  2. Step 2

    Specify the type of jobs you are looking for online with keywords. Here, you can list things like "writer," "engineer" or "computers" to help target your search.

  3. Step 3

    Enter your city and state or your zip code to apply for jobs in your local area. Specify the radius around your city in miles using the drop-down menu provided.

  4. Step 4

    Click on the box next to job categories that interest you to further narrow your search criteria.

  5. Step 5

    Hit the "Find Jobs!" button to see a list of available jobs.

  6. Submit Your Application

  7. Step 1

    Select a job that you would like to apply for from the list resulting from your search.

  8. Step 2

    Locate and click on the "Apply Now" button in the job listing. Note that if an employer does not accept electronic submissions, you will need to mail a hard copy of your resume and cover letter to the address provided.

  9. Step 3

    Choose which resume to send from the list provided and select to add a cover letter if you wish.

  10. Step 4

    Choose whether or not to include information about your race and gender using the available options. If you choose not to divulge this information, select "Decline to Identify" and then click "Apply."

Tips & Warnings
  • In order to apply for jobs online with Monster, you must sign up for a free account and post a resume and (optional) cover letter.
  • If your search pulls up too many results, narrow your criteria by selecting only one job category. If you don't get enough results, try searching in related employment areas or other regions for more choices.
  • Exercise caution when you apply for online jobs that sound too good to be true. Most often work-at-home jobs are something to be cautious of, considering these positions can often have hidden requirements and sketchy details about payment. To safeguard yourself against misleading job postings, check out the Monster Security Center (see Resources below).
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