Tips For Applying Monster Jobs

Monster jobs refer to those jobs in monster.com database. Nowadays, it seems that every job seeker knows monster.com and uses this website. Actually, it's the largest job site on internet and holds more than 24.5 million resumes as of Feb. 2003. And according to a report released by CareerXroads.com, monster.com counts for 14.3% of all internet hire in year 2003 (only 3.6% of all external hires though).

Since almost every job seeker is using monster.com and most probably, you have already uploaded your resume on this website, I'd like to share some tips on how to apply monster jobs on this websites with you.

1. Prepare an excellent resume. If you're still not sure what to do, check out resume writing page on this site. Make sure it's clear, concise and error-free.
2. Use keywords in your resume. More than 80% of all employers on Monster search resumes using a keyword. So think about what keywords might be used and combine them into your resume.
3. Upload several resumes. Suppose you're a software engineer, you can apply monster jobs in different industries. Use different objectives or even different resumes to fit your needs.
4. Update your resume daily. Everyday, new job seekers post their resumes on monster.com, pulling your resume down the list. A recent Monster Meter poll reveals that more than 70 percent of employers only search resumes posted within the last three months, however, less than 36% of job seekers update their resumes more than once every three months. So if you can update your resume every day, you're ahead of most other job seekers.
5. Protect your privacy. Identity theft and possibility to lose your current job are two main reasons to keep your resume confidential. Here's something you can do:

• Use a free email address instead of your company address.
• Replace your real name with an alias.
• Replace your employer's name with an accurate but generic description.
• Set your browser to not accept third-party cookies.
• Do not give out your bank account numbers, credit card numbers, your mother's maiden name and only give your Social Security number or date of birth to a serious employer after you have engaged in the interview process.
• Delete your resume on Monster.com after you got an offer.

The above rules apply to other job search sites.