How to Find a Job With Monster

Using a recruitment website lets you search for jobs from home.

The key to finding a job, particularly in tough economic times when the unemployment rate is high, is to take advantage of every job seeking tool available. Recruitment websites are accessible to everybody and are constantly updated to provide the latest vacancies. Monster has been operating since 1994 and over the years has grown from a job search engine to an international provider of recruitment, career management and job seeking tools and services.

Instructions

1. Go to the Monster website; see Resources below.

2. Click "Join Us" in the top right of the home page. Provide your name, email address, zip code and education level (e.g. bachelor's degree). Create a password. Tick the box to confirm you have read the terms and conditions and click "Join" to create an account. This enables you to apply for jobs, build your own home page, create a resume and access a wide range of career tools.

3. Enter your desired job title and location in the search boxes (such as "Journalist" and "New York"), or enter general skills or keywords (such as "editing" or "media"), and click "Search" to generate a list of potential job matches.

4. Read the search results and click on any job descriptions that appeal to you. Save the search terms so that the next time you log on to the website, you don't need to repeat the same search. Go back and search using different criteria if your search produces no results, or none of the jobs are quite what you are looking for.

5. Click "Resume" in the top left of the home page. Select "Upload My Resume" to upload a resume that you have already saved on your computer. Select "Create a Resume" to use the Monster Resume Builder tool. Follow the steps to create a new resume, then save it to your Monster account. This allows prospective employers to view your resume and you may be invited to apply for a position or attend an interview.

6. Receive email alerts from Monster notifying you of job vacancies that match your search terms.

7. Read the articles on Monster to help you in your job search. You may find advice on resume writing, interview preparation and salary expectations useful.

References

• Monster: Create a Resume on Monster

Resources

• Monster