The JobMonkey blog has been a little quieter than normal for the past two weeks, but we’ve been very busy behind the scenes updating the site with tons of new content and job searching boards. Just in case you missed a beat, here’s a quick round up of all the action of that past fortnight. […]
Surprising Six-Figure Jobs
In honor of JobMonkey’s newest section on Six-Figure Jobs (who doesn’t want one of those, right?!), I wanted to point out this article (an oldie but goodie) from Forbes Magazine about Surprising Six Figure Jobs. Interestingly enough, there is a lot of cross-over between the Forbes list and the job categories we feature at the […]
Hot Jobs 33: Summer Jobs & Animal Jobs
Welcome to Hot Jobs! Each Wednesday, I put the spotlight on three of the hottest new job listings from the JobMonkey Job Center. Here’s a great little video explaining how to make the most out of JobMonkey’s job searching resources. The Job Center is updated daily, so if you haven’t visited our database of free […]
In the News: Reality Show to Capitalize on Recession
The recession is apparently providing fodder for Fox TV’s newest reality series, “Someone’s Gotta Go.” Currently in production, the show will feature employees of troubled small businesses who have to decide which of their colleagues to layoff. Instead of letting the boss make the call, the company will open up its books and show everyone’s […]
In the News: Carnival Cruise Lines Turning a Profit Despite Recession
Do you have Love Boat career aspirations? I suggest turning in your application, stat, with Carnival Cruise Lines. That’s because, despite the recession, Carnival has managed to not just stay afloat — but to actually turn a profit. At the end of March, Carnival reported earnings per share of $.33, up 10% from the first […]
Hot Jobs 32: Internships
Welcome to our Hot Jobs! As you hopefully know by now, each Wednesday I feature three of the hottest new job listings from the JobMonkey Job Center. If you are looking for a job, the Job Center is a great place to start. Our listings feature opportunities from around the country and the world, with […]
In the News: Southeast Alaska Tourism Taking a Hit
The reverberations of our nation’s economic recession are being felt around the country — including the northernmost state of Alaska. Alaska’s biggest tourist season is the summer, which typically sees droves of visitors coming for cruises, train tours and adventure vacations. This summer, however, early numbers are down — and travel experts aren’t optimistic that […]
Tuesday Tips: 7 Great Summer Job Resources
Unless you have been living in a cave for the last 18 months, you know that our country is in a major recession. What that means for you, whether you are 16 or 66, is that your job is less secure — and a new job is going to be harder to come by. For […]