Monster removing blocked companies functionality!

I got this message tonight from the folks at Monster.com announcing they're removing the blocked companies functionality.  This tool enabled job seekers to prevent employers that they select (such as their current employers) from viewing their resumes.  As a result, if you make your resume searchable (and you WANT to do that so you can get discovered), you cannot prevent any employer from seeing you.

Employers, on the other hand, can block your resume.  But you don't see Monster removing THAT functionality, do you?

Why would Monster do such a thing?  The easy answer is $$$.  Monster makes all of its money from employers and as a result, who do you think they listen to? Money talks.  They're screwing job seekers.  When they first introduced Monster communities, they allowed job seekers to rate companies they worked at - like JobVault or GlassCeiling.  But they silently removed that functionality - again, guess why?  Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Monster has never done a very good job of giving job seekers the tools they need to get a better job, and again, they're letting job seekers down.  

Rule #1 of application development is never take away value.  Looks like Monster is playing like they're #2.  

What do you think?  It sure ticks me off.

-Sheila-

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Monster is always committed to enhancing and protecting your privacy. As part of this effort, we would like to inform you that in the coming weeks we will be removing the 'Blocked Companies' feature from our site. 

How does this affect your account?
Currently, your account is using this feature with a public resume. Once this feature is removed, your resume status will change to either Confidential or Private, which would either restrict your visibility to employers or remove it altogether. 

What you can do:

• Remove any existing companies from the 'Blocked Companies' feature in your preferences. View your preferences »


• If you have concerns about your resume privacy, you can also set your resume status to Confidential. Learn more about the Confidential feature »

Again, please check your preferences to see if you currently use this feature and make the necessary changes. 

If you have any questions regarding this change, feel free to contact Monster customer support at 1-800-MONSTER (666-7837). Our hours are: Monday through Friday, 7am to 11pm ET, and Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 9pm ET. 

For more information about Monster's information practices, please see our 
Privacy Statement. 


Thank You,

The Monster Team