MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2000--Monster(R).com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide (NASDAQ:TMPW)(ASX:TMP), today announced the launch of the Monster.com High-Tech iFair, networking high-tech employers with skilled high-tech employees. Facing a shortage of skilled talent, employers in the high-tech industry are struggling to fill positions. The nationwide High-Tech iFair will provide employers and knowledge workers the opportunity to engage in a real-time exchange of resumes, job listings and communication. The iFair began on October 30th and will run until December 1st.
"The unprecedented expansion of the U.S. economy has been spurred by the growth of the high-tech industry. It is projected that there will be one million open technology jobs by 2002, and while high-tech jobs are plentiful and growing, skilled and experienced high-tech employees are at a premium," said Jeff Taylor, CEO of Monster.com. "Monster's High-Tech iFair will serve as a forum for the country's leading high-tech companies and their potential employees to dialogue on high-tech job opportunities and the industry," said Taylor.
The High-Tech iFair will allow employers to interact directly with career-minded high- tech professionals.
For Employers:
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Host a virtual "booth" where job seekers can view and search company postings and conduct and communicate directly with hiring managers and recruiters via message boards
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Post unlimited jobs at http://ifair.tech.monster.com [1]
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Invite candidates to a private one-hour chat session
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Gain exclusive access to the High Tech iFair resume database from November 22nd through December 1st
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Monster.com will provide training on the use of the Recruiter Office, message boards, and chats
For High-Tech /IT Professionals:
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Gain access to the High-Tech iFair on November 13, allowing real-time exchange with employers
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Build new resumes specific to this iFair or use an existing resume from their "My Monster" account(1)
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Read valuable articles and information on resume building, interviewing, securing employment, and more in the high-tech industry
For more information on the Monster.com High-Tech iFair, call 1-800-MONSTER.
About Monster.com
Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is a leading global careers Web site, recording over 17.1 million unique visits during the month of August 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. 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 Spain. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com [2] 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 the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(1) job seekers building a new resume or using an existing resume from their "My Monster" account to participate in the High Tech iFair will be automatically entered into a PT Cruiser sweepstakes
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CONTACT: The Weber Group Kelly Sullivan, 617-520-7239 ksullivan@webergroup.com [3] or Monster.com Dean Rosingana, 978-461-8034 dean.rosingana@monster.com [4]