Monster
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What is Monster
Monster is an online job search and recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers through job postings, resume search, and related career services. Employers use it to advertise roles, manage candidate responses, and search a resume database, while job seekers use it to find and apply for jobs and publish resumes. The product combines a job board with employer-facing sourcing and advertising tools, with offerings that vary by region and package.
Large job seeker marketplace
Monster operates a long-standing job marketplace that supports broad, generalist hiring across many roles and industries. This can help employers generate applicant flow for common job families without building their own audience. For job seekers, it provides a centralized place to search and apply across many employers.
Resume database search
Monster provides employer access to a resume database for proactive candidate sourcing. Recruiters can search profiles/resumes and contact candidates rather than relying only on inbound applications. This supports use cases where speed-to-fill matters or where roles require targeted outreach.
Employer branding and ads
Monster offers job advertising packages and related employer visibility options that help organizations promote openings beyond a basic posting. These tools are typically used by HR and recruiting teams that want additional reach and campaign-style distribution. The platform also supports job seeker-facing content and services that can complement recruiting campaigns.
Applicant quality can vary
As a broad job board, Monster can generate high volumes of applications that include a meaningful share of mismatched candidates, depending on role type and location. This can increase recruiter screening time and require additional filtering steps. Outcomes often depend on how postings are written and how targeting options are configured.
Not a full ATS replacement
Monster includes recruiting and sourcing capabilities, but many organizations still need a dedicated applicant tracking system for end-to-end workflows such as structured interview plans, offer management, and compliance reporting. Integrations and workflow depth vary by package and region. Teams with complex hiring processes may treat Monster primarily as a sourcing/advertising channel.
Costs scale with visibility
Pricing typically depends on job advertising, resume access, and add-on visibility features, which can increase total spend for sustained hiring. Organizations with frequent hiring may need ongoing packages to maintain reach. This can be less predictable than fixed-cost internal recruiting tools.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monster+ Standard | Starting at $8/day (pay-as-you-go) | Promoted job postings; published to Monster, CareerBuilder and partner network; view all applicants; only pay when candidates click or apply; initial $10 setup charge for first promoted job (appears as 10 credits). |
| Monster+ Pro | $299 per month (monthly subscription); $2,990 prepaid annually (equivalent to two months free) | Promoted jobs + Resume Search; includes 299 Monster Credits/month (1 credit = $1); resume view/action costs 2 credits ($2); unlimited users; cancel anytime. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Tailored packages, dedicated sales rep, ATS/HR integrations, volume-based pricing; talk to sales for quote. |
Seller details
Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Weston, Massachusetts, United States
1994
Private
https://www.monster.com/
https://x.com/Monster
https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-com
