Founded in 1994, Monster is one of the most established international job search sites. As a generalist job board, Monster targets a diverse range of professionals and work styles.
Job board type
Generalist
Target group
Entire Job Market
Country
International
29
Resumes every minute
7,900
Job search queries every minute, every day
35 million
Unique visits per month
Advantages and disadvantages of Monster
Is hiring through Monster the right fit for you? Have a quick look at some pros and cons to help you decide if you should post your job to Monster:
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Easily post job ads on Monster with us
Did you know you can easily post job ads on Monster and hundreds of other job boards at the same time using JOIN? Here’s how our easy-to-use solution can help you level up your Monster job posting:
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Create a job ad
Build your ad with our intuitive editor and multipost it to Monster and 15+ free job boards with just one click.
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Find job boards
Browse the JOIN Store for our current Monster bundles or discounts and multipost your ad on 250+ job boards alongside Monster.
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Manage applications
Track all your incoming Monster applications—and those from any other job boards you choose—inside one central dashboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As Monster is a generalist job site, you can post jobs in all industries, for all levels of experience, and for a wide range of employment types.
The runtime your job ad will be visible for depends on your chosen option for job ad promotion. Currently, JOIN offers single posting 30-day, 60-day (which includes a refresh every 14 days) and 360-day terms.
Anyone who visits Monster can see your job ads, but in order to apply, job seekers must have or sign up for a free account.
As many factors are involved, it’s impossible to give an estimation on how many applications you will receive. The success of your job posting can often depend on what time of the year you are posting, the kind of job and industry, and if your organization is well-known.
