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Monster.com Responds to Industry Explosion by Enhancing Dedicated Online Technology Community
Contact: Maeve McCaffrey
The Weber Group617-520-7244
Emily McKittrick Monster.com
978-461-8715
Maynard, MA – June 28, 2000 – MonsterÒ.com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP"), today relaunched its enhanced online community, Monster Technology (http://technology.monster.com/), which provides career development resources for technology professionals and a direct link to more than 100,000 technology-related job postings.
Monster.com has enhanced the Monster Technology community to help meet the career needs of the ever-growing population of professionals in the technology industry. The community features more opportunities for professionals to engage in technology-specific dialogue with their peers, including the “Great Tech Debate” [I1] message board, free online classes and certification information, as well as a new look, better navigation and robust content.
“Monster.com has always had its finger on the pulse of the rapidly growing technology market and the career needs of technology professionals.” said Doug Hardy, VP Content and Editor-in-Chief, Monster.com. “The newly enhanced Monster Technology area is a complete career resource that gives individuals the tools they need, like job postings, advice, and training, whether they are looking for a new job or vying for a big promotion. Technology professionals will find a robust community where they can not only manage their career but discuss topics important to them – from career-related concerns to timely issues that affect the tech space.”
The Monster Technology community is one of the targeted career communities accessible via the Monster.com home page (www.monster.com). Other communities include Campus, Mid-Career, Executive, Dotcom, HR, Healthcare, Sales and International.
Monster Technology features include:
· The Great Tech Debate – A special message board where technology professionals can debate industry issues. The first debate, “Unix vs. NT – Speak out” with moderators Allan Hoffman and Marcus Burnside, will stay active until July 3rd. Topics to follow include: “Microsoft Break-Up: For or Against?” on July 3rd and “Who's the Best -- Palm, Visor or the Rest” on July 20th.
· Web Based Training and Certification Info – Monster Technology provides classes through Instruction Set, a leading independent provider of technology training and education consulting services that allows technology professionals to learn new skills online – anytime, anywhere. A variety of both paid and free courses, including C++ and Java, are available in a Web-based, interactive, self-paced format. To help technology professionals stay marketable, Monster Technology also provides links to sites offering certifications and helpful technology sites.
· “Find a Tech Job” Locator – An easy-to-access job search tool that allows job seekers to do a more targeted search to uncover technology opportunities by region or keyword.
· Chats and Boards – Expert advice from Monster.com's Tech Jobs Expert about choosing a career direction, finding a job, or breaking into the IT/tech industry. Allan Hoffman, the Tech Jobs Expert, answers questions about moving into and up in the world of dotcoms, IPOs and e-commerce.
· Articles – Hundreds of relevant articles from Monster.com's experts, as well as content from Screaming Media, a syndication service providing thousands of articles weekly.
· Technology Community Newsletter – With more than 44,000 subscribers, this free newsletter provides technology professionals with the latest news and trends in the industry, delivered to their inbox.
· Other features include Tech Job Q&As, games, weekly interactive polls, contests and promotions.
About TMP Worldwide
Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., now with more than 7,600 employees in 29 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest recruitment advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide Inc., headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 480 of the Fortune 500 companies.
About Monster.com
Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers Web site with over 15.2 million unique visits per month. Monster.com connects the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals, offering innovative technology and superior services that give them more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com global network consists of local content and language sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Ireland. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. Monster.com is the flagship brand of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP").
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Special Note: The above statements include forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include the following: risks associated with acquisitions, competition and seasonality. Additional factors are described in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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