Rich Teplitsky - Jason Goldberg interview

So there's a public spat started between Jobster and Monster, the Wizard of Washington has clearly cast a deadly spell on the green eyed Monster.  I got them both on conference call and this is how the interview went.

So Jason, can you be more explicit on what you think about Monster?

JG: 'Yep, they're crap'.

Can you add anymore detail?

JG: 'I just think job postings suck.'

Anything else?

JG: 'Well yes; posting a job on Monster is like putting your cash down the shitter without using it first so it is just a pure waste of everything.  Now, I know we scrape their jobs ourselves but, at least we get to show their crap to a few of our superstars'.

RT: 'Listen Goldberg, we have a lot more CV's than you so we don't want to be on YouTube'.

JG: 'We would like to put your jobs onto Craigslist for you but they won't let us but as they didn't bite like you did, I didn't bother with them.  Glad you took the bait dude, it really helps keep my PR costs down, thanks for your help.'

RT: 'But that Cheezman geezer shouldn't have put the video on YouTube anyway, AND we've got more jobs than him as well'.

JG: 'Don't get me wrong Rich, I have got a lot of spare cash for PR but thought I'd save it for when I acquire Monster rather than spend it on PR.  I think we have around 73 million jobs indexed this week, how many you got again?'

RT: 'We are the market leaders and all our jobs are our own. The recruiters can't exist without us and when they all stop advertising with us they will all suffer - not us.  We are the best, the greatest, we will not be messed with you know.'

JG: 'Hey Rich, I'm looking for a new CFO.  I'll pay you $30k if you recommend anyone.  Maybe you can find me someone in your CV database?  Mine isn't quite up to speed yet otherwise I wouldn't ask.  Although I am looking for someone great - are you great, are you, well are you? Great people know great people you know - maybe you missed that one?'

RT: 'Look, I really don't like what you guys have been saying about us - our tanking traffic figures, our crooked ex-CEO, spamming job seekers, falling stock price, crap user experience, $100,000 prize draws.  I really think you should get the video off MySpace as well.'

JG: 'What is your stock price BTW, would this week be good for a bid?  Best I wait until you get me a CFO, it would be better that way as he/she would be able to audit you more accurately than I could.'

RT: 'You know, we have more CV's than CareerBuilder as well so just take down the video's will you.  Just in case, they are on MySpace here and YouTube here, so just get them down huh?  And stop telling everyone about the links to them'

JG: 'Listen, do you understand what we do Rich? I know you're pissed at me, but just out of interest, do you get it?  Seems quite a few people still don't quite get it yet.  I know we've got their cash mainly because of all the hype around Jobster, but they just don't seem to be using it.  Any suggestions?'

RT: 'I've had a look at those videos you know, and I really do want you to take them down.  I can send you the User agreement for YouTube if you'd like.  I'm still waiting for the Privacy Agreement from MySpace so I'll send them a nasty e-mail from the Monster, that'll get them moving.  We are big you know, loads of jobs and CV's.  Don't mess with us, we're not nice.'

JG: 'I've decided to let you have the ad on the Superbowl next time, I know how much you like it.'

RT: 'Well, I also know you're not very nice to work for.  Filled any Sales Rep jobs recently?  We didn't put the $'s down the shitter - you did!'

JG: 'Is this where your Monster can be seen?  Maybe a few of your passive job seekers are there as well?'

RT: 'Hey nice cam, we have an office nearby.'

JG: 'Rich, I've always been fascinated with people's first jobs and how those experiences shape their lives.  I'm wondering where it was that made you how you are?  Don't suppose this was you was it Rich?'

RT: 'Not me, but what about our video?'

JG: 'You know about Cheese then Rich, or should they take down this video as well huh?'

RT: 'How's the job posting going on Craigslist?  That caught you out huh!'

Well, looks like this could run and run, stay tuned for the next episode but in the meantime, stand for the National Anthem and smile!

Thanks for staying with it Rich, you clearly have a handle on the blogging world and how best to control it to ensure you minimise any negative impact on your great brand. 

And of course thank you Jason for leaving the Blackberry out of site.

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