Happy Hump Day! As you know by now, Wednesdays at the JobMonkey are for hot job leads. We bring you three of the hottest leads from the Job Monkey Job Center, a free resource for job seekers in search of an adventure — and a paycheck. This week, I am spotlighting jobs in the Alaska […]
Is Double-Digit Unemployment Here to Stay?
Time Magazine’s feature story this week is a sobering report on double digit unemployment. The magazine asks, frighteningly, if double-digit unemployment is here to stay. Economists had long since told us that when growth returned, jobs would return. But now, top labor analysts are wondering whether this truism still rings true. Has something fundamental changed […]
Hot Jobs 53: Ski & Resort Jobs
Happy Hot Jobs Day! You probably know by now that Wednesdays at the JobMonkey are dedicated to bringing you hot job leads. This week, we are all about the ski jobs. Fall hasn’t even officially begun yet, but ski resorts around the country are gearing up for ski season and putting out the call for […]
Happy Labor Day: Freebies for Job Seekers
Happy Labor Day, dear JobMonkey readers! How are you enjoying your day off? I will be taking in a ball game later, and then joining my family for a barbeque for dinner — yum! Of course, if you are currently out of work and looking for a job, I suppose a “day off” is no […]
Unemployment at historic high, but layoff rate slows significantly
Another first Friday of the month, another unemployment report. This one is a real mixed bag. First, the really bad news: The unemployment rate is 9.7% — the highest it has been since June, 1983. Unemployment creeped up from a rate of 9.4% in July, and many economists predict that it will top out at […]
Hot Jobs 52: Jobs in the Oil & Gasoline Industry
Welcome to Hot Jobs Wednesday here at JobMonkey. Have you been having a productive job search this week? Are you searching for a job in the oil & gasoline industry? There are some exciting new leads in the field over at the JobMonkey Job Center. Do you have the education, training and experience to work […]
Tuesday Tips: Transferable Skills
Every Tuesday, I offer tips and hints for maximizing your job search. To get a crash course on Career Planning 101, check out JobMonkey’s section on Job Hunting Tools. Are you thinking about making a career change? Maybe you are looking for your first job. In either case, not having a lot of on-the-job experience […]
New Information at the JobMonkey: Railroad Jobs & Business Franchise Opportunities
The JobMonkey just launched two brand new sections on new and cool job opportunities: railroad jobs and business franchises. Have you always dreamed of workin’ on a railroad? What about owning your own franchise? The JobMonkey tells you everything you need to know to get started in either of these exciting — and potentially lucrative […]