Monster.com Launches High-Tech iFair; Virtual Online Career Fair Brings High-Tech Job Seekers and Employers Together.Business/Technology Editors MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2000 Monster(R).com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP TMP (thymidine monophosphate): see thymine. Worldwide (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :TMPW)(ASX ASX See: Australian Stock Exchange :TMP), today announced the launch of the Monster.com High-Tech iFair, networking high-tech employers with skilled high-tech employees. Facing a shortage of skilled talent, employers in the high-tech industry are struggling to fill positions. The nationwide High-Tech iFair will provide employers and knowledge workers the opportunity to engage in a real-time exchange of resumes, job listings and communication. The iFair began on October 30th and will run until December 1st. "The unprecedented expansion of the U.S. economy has been spurred by the growth of the high-tech industry. It is projected that there will be one million open technology jobs by 2002, and while high-tech jobs are plentiful and growing, skilled and experienced high-tech employees are at a premium," said Jeff Taylor For the U.S. Attorney, see . For the wrestler, see . Jeff Taylor is a founder of the online jobs site Monster.com. He attended UMass Amherst and joined the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He worked as a DJ before working on the startup in the mid 90s. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Monster.com. "Monster's High-Tech iFair will serve as a forum for the country's leading high-tech companies and their potential employees to dialogue on high-tech job opportunities and the industry," said Taylor. The High-Tech iFair will allow employers to interact directly with career-minded high- tech professionals. For Employers: -- Host a virtual "booth" where job seekers can view and search company postings and conduct and communicate directly with hiring managers and recruiters via message boards -- Post unlimited jobs at http://ifair.tech.monster.com -- Invite candidates to a private one-hour chat session -- Gain exclusive access to the High Tech iFair resume database from November 22nd through December 1st -- Monster.com will provide training on the use of the Recruiter Office, message boards, and chats For High-Tech /IT Professionals: -- Gain access to the High-Tech iFair on November 13, allowing real-time exchange with employers -- Build new resumes specific to this iFair or use an existing resume from their "My Monster "My Monster" is the 34th episode of the American sitcom Scrubs. It originally aired as Episode 10 of Season 2 on December 12, 2002. Synopsis Turk and Carla have relationship problems, as do Dr. Cox and Jordan. J.D. " account(1) -- Read valuable articles and information on resume building, interviewing, securing employment, and more in the high-tech industry For more information on the Monster.com High-Tech iFair, call 1-800-MONSTER. About Monster.com Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is a leading global careers Web site, recording over 17.1 million unique visits during the month of August 2000 according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. independent research conducted by I/PRO. Monster.com connects the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals, offering innovative technology and superior services that give them more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com global network consists of local content and language sites in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , Singapore, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , France, Germany, Ireland and Spain. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. Monster.com is the flagship brand of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP"). About TMP Worldwide Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., now with more than 8,200 employees in 29 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest recruitment advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide Inc., headquartered in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 480 of the Fortune 500 companies. Special Note: The above statements include forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include the following: risks associated with acquisitions, competition and seasonality. Additional factors are described in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (1) job seekers building a new resume or using an existing resume from their "My Monster" account to participate in the High Tech iFair will be automatically entered into a PT Cruiser sweepstakes |
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