Recently, the San Diego Reader reported that today’s workplace is more stressful than it has ever been in the past. This stress is coming from a number of places: the threat of unemployment, the need to take a low-paying job to make ends meet, the lack of company expansions (making promotions more competitive), and more. […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know about Working Retail
Today, thousands of shoppers are traveling to their favorite stores to take advantage of Black Friday sales. If you’re out of work, you may see signs in several of these locations announcing that they need holiday help. Don’t discount retail positions. While there are definite downsides to this job, there are amazing perks as well. […]
Finding a Non-Clergy Faith Job
Finding a faith job is easy…if you want to be a member of the clergy. While churches and other houses of worship across the United States are in desperate need of faith leaders, not everyone who is interested in religion is perfect for this type of position. You can also consider the following types of […]
Walmart Brings Jobs to D.C.
Today, Walmart announced plans to expand in the Washington, D.C. area, which will not only provide access to affordable, healthy food options for residents, but which could also help combat the nearly 10% unemployment rate in our nation’s capital. They’re starting with a two-year plan for stores in four different areas, which will lead to […]
Finding a Job with Animals
Finding a vet job is fairly easy for those who want to go through several years of school. What about the rest of us, though? If you love animals, spending several years in school to become a veterinarian isn’t your only choice. You can also work with animals in a number of other great positions. […]
See the World – And Get Paid To Do It!
Love to travel? If so, a career that includes travel as part of the job description might be a perfect option. When you travel for work purposes, you aren’t constantly on vacation, but in exchange for working on the fly (no pun intended!), you’ll get to see some beautiful locations across the country or even […]
Impressing Your Employer After the Interview
Here at JobMonkey, you can find tons of resources for acing any job interview and getting hired, but the work doesn’t end there. When you’re offered a job, rarely are you offered some kind of contract that guarantees your position. If you don’t meet expectations, you could be fired just as quickly as you were […]
Turn Your Passion for Food into a Career
Do you have a passion for tasty treats? If you love cooking (and eating!), a career in food might be perfect for you. While there are many paths to becoming a chef, you can also consider other jobs in this industry. You aren’t limited to working in a restaurant kitchen! So what are some of […]