The state of New Jersey has developed an innovative program to help stem its projected nursing shortage: a $22 million scholarship fund known as the New Jersey Nursing Initiative. The privately funded initiative provides tuition and living stipend to nurses going back to school for a MA or PhD in nursing. The catch is that […]
Unemployment Slowed in July. Is the Worst Behind Us?
The Department of Labor reported this morning that the number of layoffs slowed to a net total of 247,000 jobs lost in July — the fewest layoffs in a year and significantly less than the 320,000 that analysts were predicting. The unemployment rate also declined for the first time in 15 months by one-tenth of […]
In the News: College students are flocking to green degrees, careers
If you are interested in earning green by going green, there is good news for you, according to a recent USA TODAY article: Students can choose from a variety of new “green” degree programs. The growth of the green collar job sector has led a number of colleges and universities to incorporate sustainability into their […]
Hot Jobs 48: Diving Jobs
Hey there job seekers! There are tons of ski resort jobs at the JobMonkey Job Center this week if you are interested in seasonal work at one of America’s premier ski resorts. There are also a number of diving jobs — perfect for those of you looking to combine work with adventure. Here are three […]
Financial Aid for Returning Students
JobMonkey is not a college financial aid website, but many who visit us are thinking about going back to college. And for good reason: A college degree is an invaluable asset. Studies show that associate degree holders earn an average of $1.6 million over the course of their working life. Bachelor’s degree holders will earn […]
Distance Learning More Popular Than Ever
The job market is softer than it has been in decades and more and more people are returning to school. For many, the motivation in going back to school is to inoculate their careers. For others, it’s just a friendly place to wait out the recession. Whatever the reason, the higher education boom has been […]
Hot Jobs 47: Nursing Jobs
My apologies for not getting this Hot Jobs posted yesterday. My Mac was in the shop! It’s going back this weekend for a more extended repair job, but thanks to Apple Care, I don’t pay a dime! The JobMonkey Job Center is loaded this week with a numerous nursing jobs all over the country. I […]
Tuesday Tips: Practice Your Interview Skills
How prepared are you for your next interview? Do you find yourself blanking out, stuttering and stammering, or fumbling your answers in an interview situation? In this competitive job market, you can’t afford to be anything less than 100% when you step into that conference room for your job interview. Career coaches will charge you […]