Banner for Monster - Job Search & Resume Builder

Monster - Job Search & Resume Builder Reviews 21,695

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Based on reviews, created with AI

Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers found the user experience to be positive, highlighting the ease of creating a profile, uploading resumes, and searching for jobs. People appreciated the smooth navigation, the ability to customize resumes, and features like auto-apply, which made the application process efficient. The resume enhancement tools were also frequently praised for transforming resumes into professional and eye-catching documents. However, some people were dissatisfied with the website and app functionality, noting issues with job search accuracy where results didn't match search parameters or were outside their field. There were also complaints about "ghost jobs" and job listings that were outdated or led to third-party sites. Some users experienced technical difficulties when trying to apply, and a few mentioned that the "quick apply" feature didn't allow them to review their application before submission.

What people talk about most

User experience

Customers generally express satisfaction with the user experience, highlighting the ease of use and intuitive... See more

Website

Users describe ambiguous interactions with the website. Many reviewers praise the platform for its ease of... See more

Application

Consumers find the app experience to be ambiguous. Many reviewers praise the app for making the application... See more

Service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with service. Many reviewers appreciate the helpfulness in... See more

Staff

Clients share ambiguous opinions on staff. Some customers praise the staff for being super kind and helpful,... See more

Based on these reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I received a lot of responses as soon as I posted my Resume,it has been very helpful. I continue to use it and do reccommended it. I've also gotten 2 interviews already. Plus several more calls, but n... See more

Company replied

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I used the automated resume builder. It parsed two separate resumes I had submitted and put them in one of the advanced resume formats that are widely used and popularized. The resume had good use of... See more

Company replied

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Most all information was right there for my review and it was so easy to apply. I also like that they usually only show me jobs that I am interested in. The one thing I would like to see improved.... See more

Company replied

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The interface with Monster is fine, but something with this platform has not led to any responses for me in years… LinkedIn has been FAR more useful for getting responses and interviews. Not exactly... See more

Company replied


Company details

  1. #5 of 6 best companies in Employment Search Service
  2. #16 of 16 best companies in Career Guidance Service
  3. #11 of 11 best companies in Employment Consultant
  4. #28 of 29 best companies in Recruitment Service
  5. #17 of 17 best companies in Resume Service
  6. #10 of 11 best companies in Search Engine Company

About Monster - Job Search & Resume Builder

Written by the company

banner image
banner image

Monster is a global leader in connecting the right people to the right jobs. Every day, Monster aims to make every workplace happier and more productive by transforming the way employers find talent and candidates find careers. For 25 years, Monster has worked to transform the recruiting industry. Today, the company leverages innovative digital, social and mobile solutions, including Monster Studios and SearchMonster, to enable employers and candidates to see each other more clearly.

Creating happier workplaces is what we do — and how we live — at Monster. We continuously rethink and build the way employers and candidates find each other and work together. Matching the right people with the right opportunities, every time. Believing that the right fit is possible.

For job seekers, we aim to provide a search experience that helps candidates find their perfect career fit – no matter the industry or job type. We also provide an extensive database of career advice article to help workers navigate every stage of their job search journey and career.

For employers, our goal is to help various business sizes and industries expand their reach and get their jobs in front of the right candidates, fast.

Search Jobs
Read about career advice
Create a profile
Learn more about us

Contact info

3.6

Average

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

22K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

At Trustpilot, it's all about human content. This business can also access our AI-assisted response tool which helps them draft replies.

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Awesome! I loved that they helped build a resume, and for free! Usually sites want money for that, so I am very pleased with the experience.

April 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Improtance

I dislike the fact that it takes a while for employers to respond but I like the fact that I get the opportunity to go to interviews.

April 21, 2026

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look