March 25, 2009

Hot Jobs 30: Communications Jobs

Hey job seekers! The week is halfway over. Has it been productive few days for you so far? If you’ve been visiting the JobMonkey blog for a while, you know by now that Wednesday is Hot Jobs Day. Let us help you be even more productive in the latter part of your week by applying […]

March 25, 2009

In the News: Stimulus-Backed Green Jobs

The Philadelphia Bulletin is reporting that five new green projects, expected to yield 155 Pennsylvania jobs, are kicking off thanks to funding from the Stimulus Bill. Less than 200 jobs may seem like a drop in the bucket of the millions of people unemployed and underemployed. And it is. But the story in this niche […]

March 24, 2009

Tuesday Tips: Health Insurance for Freelancers

Yesterday, I posted a link to an article with tips for freelancers. Included was advice for the newly self-employed to get health insurance. I wanted to follow up on that point, since health insurance is one of the biggest stressors for new freelancers. (Believe me, I know! I speak from personal experience!) When you’re just […]

March 23, 2009

In the News: Tips for New Freelancers

With the ranks of unemployed growing, and the number of available jobs shrinking, many of America’s jobless are considering freelance careers. We have talked about freelancing many times here at the JobMonkey blog, including posts about the benefits and challenges of working for yourself. (Do you read, for example, this recent post about how to […]

March 22, 2009

Job Searching Link Love

Happy Spring! I just love that smell of spring. Don’t you!? Hopefully you are outside enjoying some lovely spring weather. But if you are stuck inside (thanks to the weather or to the job search), I’ve got some great posts for you to read this fine Sunday afternoon. >> Applicant Tweets Herself Out of a […]

March 21, 2009

In the News: Recession-Proof Culinary Jobs

Have you always wanted to be a chef? Maybe you have dreamed of working in the finest restaurants of Paris or New York. But ten this recession-riddled economy turned you off and convinced you that you should pursue a more “secure” field. Well, then, check out this post about recession-proof culinary jobs. They may not […]

March 20, 2009

Weekly Roundup

TGIF! Have you caught all the new content at the JobMonkey since Monday?  If you missed a day or two, here’s a rundown on all our posts this week: >> How to Land an Outdoor Job >> Hot Jobs 29 (with some cool outdoor and adventure job opps this week) >> Reader Mailbag: Jobs in […]

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