Job Search Basics

Choose the Right Company

There's a vast range of potential employers out there, from small start-ups to the biggest multinationals. Which type suits you must be decided based on many personal factors.

Writing a Resume for a Career Change

Rework your resume, it just might change your life.

You Don't Schmooze, You Lose

What do you do when you don't like schmoozing?

Job Search Geography

Geography can influence your career prospects positively or negatively. Learn how to take location into account for job search success.

Expert Resume Advice

Are you in need of some resume advice? Discuss your resume dilemmas and questions with Resume Expert Martin Buckland in our new Career Message Boards.

Monster Career Message Boards

Connect directly to our panel of career experts. Get advice on interviewing, resumes, career changes and Canadian Immigration.

Job Applicants' Biggest Mistakes

Many people who are out of a job for extended periods of time aren't unskilled or unknowledgeable, they lack work search skills.

A Follow-Up Call Wins the Interview

Build Your Job Search Skills

No matter how great your resume is, by itself, your resume won't land you the job or even the opportunity to land the job.

Discover the Job You Were Born to Do

Many of the answers concerning the work we were born to do are already within us, but we may have forgotten them.

Don't Let Your Online Persona Undermine Your Resume

Do you have digital dirt? You should hope not. Digital dirt will doom your job search no matter how great your resume is.

Find a Job in 10 Steps

Here are 10 steps that, if followed in the proper order, can help lead to your next job.

Get Rid of Negative Thoughts

Too much negativity can derail your job search. Try these tips for thinking and sounding happy when you're not.

Handling Weird Interview Questions

Have you ever been asked an odd question during an interview? Here are a few tips for handling the awkward question with grace.

How to Leave a Job with Grace

There are a couple of basic rules about how to conduct yourself and what to say or not say at your exit interview.

Interview Fashion Tips for Men

So what are the overall dos and don'ts for men's interview fashion? Check out this guide to colors, fabrics and presentation.

Is Your Online Image Clean?

Some employers are searching the Internet to see if they can catch a glimpse of you beyond your sterling resume or fabulous interview performance.

Moving Without a Job?

Here are five tips for anyone planning to take the bold step of moving without a job lined up.

No Phone Calls Please

I am applying for jobs that state No phone calls please

Organization is Key to Job Search

Ever get a call about a position but you can't recall any of the details of the company nor the job description? Get tips on how to organize your job search.

Resume Quick Tip

Want to know if your resume needs improvement? Here's a simple test: Keep track of your resume's performance in the My Monster Overview section. Access this tool by clicking on My Monster.

Staying Motivated on Your Job Search

Here are seven ways to stay motivated during your job search.

Stop Thinking and Start Doing

You want to find a satisfying career, and you're doing all the right things to make it happen, but your hard work hasn't produced any results. Why?

Ten Ways to Keep Busy Between Jobs

With resume gaps now the norm, workers should pay attention to how they spend their time between jobs.

The New Monster Job Search Widget

Monster is proud to announce its new job search widget, which allows you to search for jobs from your desktop.

The Non-Profit Job Interview

Are you are ready to bask in the afterglow of meaningful employment? Here are tips to help you come to the interview prepared.

Resume Dilemmas

Tips for taking care of a variety of weaknesses on your resume.