Monster launches Recruitment iPad App in Europe

Monster will officially launch their new iPad Recruitment App in most European countries. They promise to “Find great jobs when you’re on the go“:

• Simple: Search and apply for jobs with the touch of a finger.
• Convenient: Access your Monster account anywhere, anytime.
• Innovative: Find jobs in a whole new way with the Monster app designed specifically for iPad.

Starting the app takes a few seconds and in the first screen it will ask you to log in to your Monster account. You can skip this step but the possibilities within the App are very limited. You can only search for jobs, and not apply, without an account. So keep your login information at hand as you need it!

Recruitment's Best Kept Secret

Despite the huge amount of effort organisations make to attract and hire the right people there are a surprising number who are ‘square pegs’ in ’round holes’.

How many times have you been into a store and been served by someone who is just not that interested? Contrast that experience with being served by someone who is hugely engaged and clearly loves what they do. It makes a huge difference doesn’t it? Being in the wrong job can be soul destroying for the individual. For the company they are working for it means reduced productivity, lower engagement and a potentially negative effect on customer service.

Top 5 Online Communities for Starting Your Career

It’s helpful to have someone with more experience show you the ropes when you’re beginning a new journey — this is especially true when it comes to entering the job market.

Having a community that shares job openings, tips, resources and words of wisdom is of real value, especially when you can ask the tough questions, such as “Do I really need to write a cover letter?” or “What are the job prospects in my industry?”

There are several career communities that focus on those initial years of your career and offer resources for you to start off strong — here are five.