Monster

Review:

Monster is a leading job platform that features international jobs. Their advanced recruitment technology connects employers with available talent. While employers pay to post jobs, job seekers can upload resumes and apply for jobs at no cost.

Pros:

• Monster offers various job posting plans to suit different hiring needs.
• The site features a resume database of candidates for employers to search through.
• Job ads are syndicated to the Monster network comprising hundreds of local news sites.
• Job posts are promoted via the platform's social media channels.
• Monster will assign a dedicated point person for niche recruitment needs.
• Employers can contact candidates directly through built-in text and email tools.
• Monster features a specific U.S. portal and job seekers can filter jobs by location to connect with local employers.
• Employers can start and stop job postings at any time.
• Monster is mobile-optimized and offers a mobile app for both iOS and Android.

Cons:

• Employer branding and increased job post visibility are charged extra.
• Resume views are limited to varying degrees on all paid plans.

Reputation:

On Sitejabber, users rate Monster with 2.1 out of 5 stars, slightly better than 3.2 on Trustpilot. Complaints are similar and mainly regard poor customer service after having signed a contract, expired or irrelevant job alerts, and a substandard resume builder product. Positive reviews highlighted Monster's comprehensive job search database.

Monster vs. Indeed:

Monster and Indeed are two of the biggest international job posting sites. Indeed offers both free and paid job posting plans, whereas Monster’s pricing starts at $12.00 per day for a single post on a pay-per-click plan. Indeed lacks the social media promotion offered by Monster.

Monster vs. ZipRecruiter:

Monster and ZipRecruiter differ in that Monster provides a powerful global job search engine, while ZipRecruiter syndicates job posts to over 100 other job boards. Monster is more affordable than ZipRecruiter with pay-per-click pricing starting at $12.00 per day for a single post, whereas the latter costs $299.00 per month.

Monster vs. CareerBuilder:

CareerBuilder is a global job board that offers a subscription-based job posting service starting at $349.00 per month. Monster offers a more affordable pricing model, with pay-per-click budgets starting at $12.00 per day. Both sites offer advanced recruitment features, such as social media promotion, job ad syndication, and candidate matching.