Monster+ (Monster and CareerBuilder) review

Monster+ earns its place because one purchase now covers two of the oldest US job sites: Monster and CareerBuilder have joined forces, and each promoted job is published to both plus a partner network. Monster+ Standard is pay as you go from $8 a day, where the daily figure is your average spend over 30 days and you are charged when candidates view, click or apply. The Pro plan at $299 a month, or $2,990 prepaid for a year, adds resume search, proactive messaging and unlimited users, with 299 credits each month that pay for clicks and resume views at $2 each. Pro is the plan to choose if you want to search the database rather than wait for applicants. Watch the fine print: the first promoted job triggers a $10 upfront charge, Pro credits expire monthly, and spending beyond them is billed the next period. There is no free tier, so Indeed or LinkedIn remain cheaper for a first test.

Who it is for

Small and midsize employers who want pay-as-you-go job promotion plus access to a resume database.

Price

Standard pay-as-you-go promoted jobs from $8 a day; Pro $299 a month or $2,990 prepaid for a year.

Starting at $8/day Pay-as-you-go
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Promoted jobs published to Monster, CareerBuilder and a partner network
• Jobs sent automatically to relevant candidates
• Resume search at 2 credits ($2) per resume view on Pro
• Pro includes 299 credits a month with unlimited user access
• Dashboard to rate candidates and track job performance

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One promotion covers two long-running job sites
• Strength: Pay-as-you-go entry with no subscription
• Strength: Pro can be cancelled with no long-term commitment
• Weakness: Pro credits expire monthly and overages are billed
• Weakness: A $10 upfront charge applies the first time you promote a job
• Weakness: Resume views cost $2 each, which adds up on broad searches

Key facts

• Standard: From $8 a day, pay as you go
• Pro: $299 a month, $2,990 prepaid annually
• Pro credits: 299 a month, 1 credit = $1
• Sites covered: Monster, CareerBuilder and partner network

Where it ranks

Monster+ (Monster and CareerBuilder) is No. 5 in our Best Job Posting Sites for Employers verdict.