Monster Gulf launches mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones

Elaborating on the launch, Sanjay Modi, Managing Director, Monster.com (India/ Middle East/ South East Asia) said, "We are excited to launch the Monster application on the BlackBerry platform. The significant reach and popularity of BlackBerry smartphones in the region provides us an ideal platform to reach out to both jobseekers and employers who want access to Monstergulf.com from their handset. The launch of this application is a step further toward expanding the Monster Mobile Solutions portfolio. Keeping innovation at the heart of all our initiatives, our new mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones caters to the mobile, tech-savvy working population."

"In the backdrop of a dynamic 24X7 lifestyle, this application will provide both seekers and employers using mobile smartphones the valuable convenience of using Monster's offerings on the go," Sanjay added.

Sandeep Saihgal, Managing Director, Middle East, Research In Motion, said, "We are pleased to support Monster.com in bringing its app to BlackBerry smartphone users in the Middle East. By integrating the Monster app with both the BBM service and RIM's Universal Search functionality, Monster.com has created a richer and more robust application experience for jobseekers."

The Monster application for BlackBerry smartphones provides access to all the features and services that are present in Monstergulf.com. It also supports the Universal Search feature on smartphones running the BlackBerry 6 OS and higher, giving users access to Monster's search technology in the palm of their hands.

For jobseekers, the new app provides:
• On the move access: Mobile access to available jobs on Monstergulf.com;
• Search and apply on the move: Ability to view and apply to job postings directly from the BlackBerry smartphone
• Job Alerts: Integrate job alerts with your BlackBerry smartphone to deliver matching jobs directly in your messages inbox
• Manage account on the move: Effortless management of their Monster.com account
For employers, the new app offers:
• Mobile access: To post and manage new job postings
• Search on the move: Capability to search and shortlist relevant resumes
What's more, the new app is a BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) connected app allowing users running BBM version 6 (or higher) to easily share the Monster application and search results with their BBM friends.

With this latest offering, Monster continues to meet the needs of jobseekers and employers by extending its mobile solutions to the global workforce.