Monster Review
Job Search Engines
Quick verdict: Worth checking; often duplicates Indeed/LinkedIn. We recommend it as part of a broad search strategy.
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About Monster
Find jobs.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Long history
- Global
- Basic
Cons
- Dated
- Fewer unique listings
Our review
Monster is one of the oldest job boards and still has global reach. Many listings are also posted on Indeed or LinkedIn, so you may see duplicates. The site feels dated compared to Indeed or LinkedIn but remains free for job seekers and allows resume posting. Worth checking as part of a multi-site search.
We recommend Monster as a secondary board; prioritize Indeed and LinkedIn for volume and networking. Cross-check any application limits and duplicate listings when using multiple boards.
Key features
- Resume
- Jobs
- Global
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Yes. Monster still has listings and reach; many jobs also appear on Indeed and LinkedIn.
- Yes. Monster is free for job seekers.
- Yes. You can post and store a resume on Monster.
- Indeed has more volume and aggregation; Monster is an older board with overlap in listings.
- Many listings appear on multiple boards; Monster often overlaps with Indeed and company sites.