Monster vs. Google

No, I'm not talking about a foreign movie or a big corporate take over.  I'm asking you if you use Monster as a search tool?

I cringe when I hear an upper level manager type complain about their recruiters and sales folks high usage of Monster.  I always follow it up with, "How are they using it?".  That one really throws them.  I can see it in their eyes.  "You're this long time experienced staffing guy and you don't know what they are using it for?!".

My point is that all job boards can be used for many types of searches about:

- What are my competitors up to?

- Who is hiring/laying off?

- What companies are using what technology?

Just to name a few questions and research every recruiter and manager should know.