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We tend to view job sites as active assets in a
ZipRecruiter and Monster are two of the best-known and largest
ZipRecruiter for Job Search
ZipRecruiter is an online employment marketplace that matches job seekers with companies that are looking to hire. Companies place their jobs on ZipRecruiter and then ZipRecruiter sends these job opportunities to over one hundred of the most popular
Getting Started with ZipRecruiter
Getting started is very easy. Set up your free account and upload your LinkedIn profile (as well as Twitter, Facebook, and your personal website). Editing your experience from the profiles page is also very easy.
Using ZipRecruiter
ZipRecruiter creates a list of suggested opportunities based on
You can also see salaries from employers. Enter the job title or keyword along with the location and select search. You will see results displayed based on nationwide, and your location with commentary on average pay and pay ranges for that position. ZipRecruiter also displays job opportunities that match the title selection (on the same page).
Monster for Job Search
When you think of
Getting Started with Monster
Once you’ve created your account, Monster will guide you through uploading
Using Monster
Once your profile has been created, you will see suggested
Finding help on Monster is not as easy as on ZipRecruiter, there are resources to help you at the bottom of the page, but there does not seem to be an easy way to navigate back to your profile once you’ve used the help function. Monster also has the ability to create job alerts. As with ZipRecruiter, you can review salaries as well as apply for jobs directly from your search results.
Summary
Although both sites have robust
Your manifesto provides a unique approach to your job search reflected in your job search marketing plan
Joey Trebif is the pen name of Mark Fiebert, a former finance executive who hired and managed dozens of professionals during his 30-plus-year career. He now shares expert job search, resume, and career advice on CareerAlley.com.