Large Candidate database, great customer support and simple interface and flexible integration with third party ATS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not get good results (candidates/applicants) for Home healthcare related jobs such as CNAs, HHAs, Homecare Office and field staffs etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Monster because it's very easy to understand. It's straightforward to get candidates' resumes and then reply to them via email to set up interviews. The initial setup was also very simple and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would say the area that could be improved is the sign on process. There are multiple security questions that are very repetitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Monster as a recruiter is how it helps me find quality candidates quickly. The platform’s search tools are pretty solid, making it easier to filter through tons of resumes and pinpoint the right fit. I also appreciate how Monster lets me manage job postings and track applicants all in one place—it keeps everything organized and saves me a lot of time. Overall, it’s a reliable tool that helps me connect with the right talent without all the extra hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, one thing that bugs me about Monster is how sometimes you get flooded with applications, and a lot of them aren’t really the right fit. It takes a decent amount of time just to go through all the resumes and figure out who actually matches the job. Also, some of the candidate management tools feel a little clunky or confusing at first, so there’s definitely a bit of a learning curve. Don’t get me wrong—it’s a good platform overall—but it could definitely be smoother and easier to use for recruiters like me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a recruiter with four years of experience, I've consistently found Monster to be an exceptionally effective platform for sourcing candidates, especially for business professional roles. Its robust database has been an invaluable asset in identifying top talent that perfectly matches my clients' specific requirements. What truly sets Monster apart is its efficient boolean search functionality. By crafting precise boolean strings and keywords, I can quickly narrow down the vast talent pool to highly relevant candidates. It's incredibly intuitive; within as little as 15 minutes, I'm often able to pinpoint the ideal match. This efficiency and effectiveness make Monster an indispensable tool in my recruitment workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Monster's effectiveness for finding talent is undeniable, one aspect that could certainly be improved is its allowance for multiple resumes from a single candidate, often containing identical information. This feature can indeed clutter the database and complicate the sourcing process for recruiters like us. Ideally, it would be far more efficient if the platform encouraged candidates to update their existing profiles rather than creating redundant ones. This would lead to a cleaner, more accurate database, ultimately making our job of finding the best candidates even quicker and more streamlined. It's definitely a point worth considering for future platform enhancements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s more cost-effective for users, so we find more candidates available on Monster than on other job portals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The sourcing criteria is quite different from other portals. Monster would be my last job portal to use because the resumes I get are often not relevant. That said, I would still keep it as a last option, since there may be more options available there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Monster's resume search very useful, especially the database, which helps us find more passive candidates. The sourcing options are great for being more proactive in recruitment. I also appreciate how the setup was very easy and fully autonomous. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't like that there aren't enough resumes in the resume search database. It would be better to have more resumes from recent applicants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the searching capabilities of Monster, especially since it allows me to search through all resumes, not just the most recent ones. This feature helps me find passive candidates, not just active ones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hard to reach their billing office to change payment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate Monster for its ease of use, which saves time and reduces friction when posting open job positions. The initial setup was also very easy, which made getting started with Monster straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The job recommendations aren't as tailored as I would like, and some job postings seem outdated. Job recommendations should be tailored to job title and function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best feature is semantic search. It helps us find a relevant candidate with a matching job title. We utilize it as a fundamental component of our sourcing platform for Indian and US recruitment daily. Customer support is very very responsive and very very helpful. This is very help full to integrate into our ATS system to download the resume and keeping in our database. Very easy to use for new hires and trainees Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only dislike is it does not show the latest resume in our integrated ATS. We have integrated it in out ATS job diva and when we do talent search or job search it sometime do not match the resumes correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Huge active database. It is one of the major job portals widely used by employers and jobseekers alike. It is very user friendly and one of the go-to job portals Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Too many features, some of which one might never use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.