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monster employment index soars

The Monster Employment Index rose in August, seeing its highest monthly rate of improvement in four years.

fed. government reviews monster.com contract

According to an article on Wired.com, the five-year exclusive contract the Bush administration signed with Monster.com to spearhead their hiring strategies is up for review by Obama's camp next July.

only one major employment site shows stabilization

According to an article from the Associated Press, an analyst said Friday that Monster is the only major employment site that is stabilizing.

monster’s back-to-school makeover

By Vanessa Dennis - Monster.com has tossed out MonsterTrak, their old collegiate stomping ground, in favor of a newly refurbished site that has more jobs, tips, resources, and networking capabilities. According to their website, MonsterTrak is now MonsterCollege. It's being touted as a one-stop-shop and community network for college students and grads. The main features include career tips, a networking community, and access to fresh hiring news. So what has really changed, and what can users expect to get out of the new site?

the slice (8-25-09)

100 great interview questions

Monster's SalesHQ.com site, a community for sales pros, has published a list of 100 interview questions that candidates should always be prepared to answer.

dear job boards: you need serious help

A 'twitition' has begun circulating that asks Monster, CareerBuilder, and Hotjobs to make various improvements put forth by the petition's writer.