Posted: 1/8/2005 6:10:34 AM EDT
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Anyone ever post their resume on Monster.com to be reveiwed by employers seeking employees? Did you get any offers that you liked and accepted? I'm thinking of going this "reverse job searching" route, by having people interested in me make the first move. 20 years in aviation maintenance and I'm thinking about making a career change, so I thought posting my resume and letting employers match my skills to their requirements might be the way to go. Tell me about your experiences with Monster.com! |
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I found my job on Monster so I can tell you that looking and applying works. As far as having my resume posted, all who contacted me were either recruiters or what seemed like scam-type emails (work from home, company needs people...no experience necessary). I am an HR professional and when I was looking for a maintenance trainer, I never reviewed resumes posted on the site. I only reviewed the resumes that were sent to me. My best advice to you is: when you find something that you like on Monster or any other site, write a cover letter that explains why you are making the career move and what you have to offer. Cover letters are just as important as resumes! Good Luck...T |
| Monster is very expensive for database searching privileges. Most employers will not pay the money. Most large search firms will have it and use it as one of many recruiting tools. In answer to your question, it couldn't hurt. It does not cost you anything, and you'll never know unless you try. Just be prepared for dry runs. Recruiters will call you based upon your resume, but that does not mean you will end up with the job. it is of course better than never getting called at all. |
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Thanks guys. I posted my resume this morning, we'll see what happens. I've really been bumbed out since loosing my "dream" airline position this past summer, I was really content at that job. I had great pay, benifits, excellent supervisors and co-workers, I could have retired from that job. Oh well, maybe I can snag something using Monster. Damn airline/aviation industry!!!  
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