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The Internet can be a wonderful support system for job seekers. Never before has there been so much information on how to write a resume, prepare for an interview, or negotiate a starting salary.
Yahoo HotJobs, formerly known as hotjobs.com, was an online job search engine.It provided tools and advice for job seekers, employers, and staffing firms. It was acquired by Yahoo in 2002, then acquired by Monster Worldwide, owner of its major competitor Monster.com in 2010—leading to its merger with Monster.com and eventual closure.
Monster.com made a move in 2001 to purchase Hotjobs.com for $374 million in stock, but were unsuccessful due to Yahoo's unsolicited cash and stock bid of $430 million late in the year. Yahoo had previously announced plans to enter the job board business, but decided to jump start that venture by purchasing the established brand. [15]
A two-page resume is the norm. Your resume is an advertisement, not an obituary. In other words, it should hit the highlights, not list all your life accomplishments.
In February 2010, Monster acquired Yahoo HotJobs for $225 million and then integrated it into the Monster.com website. [23] In 2011, Monster launched mobile apps. [24] In the first quarter of 2014, Monster relocated its headquarters from Maynard, Massachusetts to Weston Corporate Center in Weston, Massachusetts. [25]
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