Monster.es Launches in Spain

MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2000--Monster(R).com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP"), announced today the launch of Monster.es in Spain. This launch marks the next phase in the expansion of Monster's European Network of local language sites.

"Spain is an important location in our European expansion strategy, as we continually strive to provide job seekers and employers all the benefits and services they need from a global perspective," said Jeff Taylor, CEO of Monster.com. "The addition of Spain to our European Network further advances Monster.com's strategy of becoming the industry leader throughout Europe."

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, Ireland, and now, Spain.

As part of its European Network of local language sites, Monster.es will offer multiple services both for job seekers and employers, including resume management, personal job search agents, career networks, chats and message boards.

"We will offer Spanish employers a competitive alternative to other forms of job posting, granting them access to quality jobs, a vast range of career management tools, as well as access to our highly successful international network," said Andrew Wilkinson, Managing Director of Monster.com Europe.

About Monster.com

Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers Web site, recording over 15.3 million unique visits during the month of July 2000 according to independent research conducted by I/PRO. 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. 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").

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., now with more than 8,200 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.

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 TMP Worldwide's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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