Monster also Unveils Employer Site Enhancements to Offer Greater
Ease of UseLAS VEGAS & MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2007--At the 59th Annual Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference & Exposition, Monster(R) today announced that it will be rolling out a new portfolio of job posting products and a redesigned employer site (hiring.monster.com) in the third quarter. This new set of products will offer customers increased flexibility and simplified account management. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST).
"These new enhancements bring a unique level of job posting flexibility to our customers, and stem from our commitment to developing innovative tools and services that enable the most effective match between employers and job seekers," said Michael Madden, senior vice president of product, Monster. "We are always listening and responding to our customers' evolving challenges to maintain our position as the leading online recruitment resource and advisor."
TargetReach Job Posting Suite
TargetReach Job Posting Suite extends Monster's product offerings by providing a range of short- and long-term job posting options and job ad enhancements. With increased customization choices, employers can adjust their strategy to adapt to current market conditions and most effectively utilize their recruiting dollars.
In addition to the current 60-day standard job posting option, Monster will offer 30-day and 14-day alternatives. Furthermore, employers with seasonal or long-term hiring needs will be able to choose from 90-day, 180-day and 365-day Extended Duration Job Postings. Employers will have the ability to edit current job postings at any time, at no cost. Premium job ad enhancements include job posting bolding and auto refresh, which provides added visibility in the results list.
Redesigned Employer Site
To provide users with a further streamlined interface, the redesigned employer web portal will allow for improved accessibility to, and reporting of, job postings and product inventories. The enhancements include an intuitive, easy-to-navigate homepage with readily-accessible key account information:
-- Simplified access to job postings in development - start now, finish later -- New job inventory box displays detailed remaining availability for each purchased product - provides customers with more information to better manage inventories -- Improved order preview and confirmation pages, including recommendations - ensures order accuracy and maximum efficiency Presence at SHRM 2007Monster will be available to discuss and offer preview demonstrations of the TargetReach Job Posting Suite as well as numerous other Monster products and solutions at Booth #2212 during show floor hours:
-- Sunday, June 24: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -- Monday, June 25: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- Tuesday, June 26: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. About Monster WorldwideMonster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to bring people together to advance their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com [1]. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com [2].
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CONTACT: Monster Steve Sylven, 978-461-8503 steve.sylven@monster.com [3] or Weber Shandwick Lauren McDonald, 617-520-7116 lmcdonald@webershandwick.com [4] SOURCE: Monster Worldwide, Inc.