BIOS: Technology Means Business

More than half the people interviewed for a job they found on the Internet have been successful, according to a poll of 37,000 online job seekers by The National Online Recruitment Audience Survey (NORAS).

The survey of 27 leading job boards confirms that the number of people getting jobs online continues to rise. It found that e-mailing a CV is the most popular way to apply for a job (38%), followed by completing an online application form (31%). The poll found that 62% of online jobseekers are looking for full-time permanent work, 18% for full-time, contract or interim positions, and 13% part-time permanent.

Online recruitment is more successful than ever before, and the UK online recruitment market continues to grow. It was £103m for the first half of 2006 compared with the 2005 total of £200m and £120m in 2004. More people are applying for jobs and getting interviews and of these, over half are now going on to get a job. The market is maturing and job seekers are becoming more familiar with the job boards that best suit them. Employers are also becoming more adept at knowing where to place their vacancies online.

Monster is a leading worldwide provider of online careers and recruitment resources. For individuals thinking about a new job, new career, or a new direction, Monster can help you explore the possibilities and find the opportunities that are right for you. For employers looking to recruit the most qualified candidates, Monster offers innovative technology and top-notch services to streamline your entire hiring process.

Monster UK has further reinforced its position as an industry leader with the introduction of the Monster Employment Index; a real-time employment indicator and source of information on online employment trends.

Today, with over 2.8 million visits per month, and 2 million CVs on its Web site, Monster UK is a proven Internet success. The Web site contains a searchable database where, on average, more than 1900 new jobs are posted every day a variety of other value-added features. Monster allows employers to post jobs in real time, access the Monster CV database and pre-screen candidates as they apply.

A broad spectrum of companies use Monster UK, ranging from small sized enterprises to large corporations. Monster UK offers a wide range of services that fit each company’s recruitment needs. For example, employers have the option to purchase job listings individually or in packs. In addition, job descriptions can be programmed to link into a ‘company profile’ or a podcast on the Monster site in order to give applicants a better understanding of a prospective employer’s business and culture.

Monster’s Web site also features career management information, expert advice and CV posting services that help job seekers who are already employed but are keeping an eye out for the ‘right’ opportunity. Specialist communities on the site provide sector-specific jobs and career advice. These communities include Legal, Local Government, Finance, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Healthcare, Retail and many more.

Monster UK is part of a leading global online careers and recruitment resource, Monster, the flagship brand of Monster Worldwide Inc., (NASDAQ: MNST). Headquartered in New York with approximately 4300 employees in 36 countries, Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST) is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.