How to Respond To A Job Posting On Monster

When you want to respond to a job posting on Monster, you usually do so by submitting an application or resume. Some Monster jobs allow you to do so online, while others want hard copies of resumes sent directly to Human Resources. Either way, the key to your success is to present an articulate and complete resume in an appropriate manner.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Read the Job Posting Carefully

1. Read every part of a job listing, no matter how minor it may seem. Many companies will list rather wordy job descriptions that include vital information on application submission just to ensure that you read all of the details.

2. Scan the job posting a second time after you have read it through once. Make notes on the application process and how you should respond according to the posting's instructions.

Submit Your Resume

3. Respond to a job posting by clicking "Apply Now." Choose the appropriate resume from your list, along with a complementary cover letter.

4. Decide whether or not to include information about your race and gender using the available options. If you choose not to provide this information, select "Decline to Identify" and then click "Apply." Under Federal law, you are not required to give this information to any employer, so you will not hurt your chances by denying this request.

5. Mail a hardcopy of your cover letter and resume if the ad does not accept electronic submissions.

Tips & Warnings

• You will need to create an account if you do not already have one listed with Monster. To do this, click on the "Sign Up" button and provide your personal information in the blanks provided. There is no charge for this account or for responding to ads on Monster.
• Be sure to fill out associated questionnaires if a posting requires it. You will find these under the link to "questionnaires" in your home "My Monster" screen.
• Check out the Career Advice section of the Monster Web site to read in-depth articles about the job search process (see Resources below).
• Safeguard your password and username at all times. Never give this information out and trash any spoof emails that ask you to log in via a link to "Monster." This link will often take you to a fake Monster site where Internet thieves will intercept your log in information. For help identifying spoof emails, check out Monster's help pages (see Resources below).