Every Thursday (oops, in this case … Friday), the JobMonkey blog answers reader questions about their job search. From how to write a cover letter or negotiate a salary offer to finding a summer job at Disney World and avoiding work at home scams, we’ve got you covered. Dear JobMonkey, I am looking for some […]
Or perhaps a bottle of rose instead… Just a little FYI that JobMonkey has recently updated its section on Wine Jobs to include several articles on the job of a Wine Sommelier. At fine restaurants, wine sommeliers help patrons select wines that compliment their food, ensure that proper stemware is provided, and open, decant and […]
Happy Wednesday! The week is half-way over, which means it’s time for Hot Jobs. This weekly post features three hot new jobs posted on the JobMonkey Job Center. Are you in the market for a new job? Then make the Job Center your first stop. We feature a trove of jobs from around the country […]
Volunteering has become a popular theme here lately at the JobMonkey blog. The New York Times reported earlier this week on the burgeoning ranks of volunteers in New York City. Laid-off workers are turning in droves to volunteer organizations to help them fill their time and contribute to people in need, while still aggressively looking […]
Apropos to my post yesterday about following your dreams despite the recession, the USA Today just ran a review of a new book about the very same topic. Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields is a guide to teach you how to make money while doing what you love. After you figure out what you want […]
This recession is doing funny things to people’s career goals. On the one hand, it is forcing us to reevaluate our plans and think practically about our futures. That’s mostly a good thing. If our heads had been in the clouds, they are not any more. Of course, the flip side is that people are […]
It’s been another busy week here at the JobMonkey blog. Did you notice that we have added yet another new feature? (There’s always something new and exciting at the JobMonkey!) We are now featuring a weekly column from a seasoned career planner. Amy Lindgren owns a career consulting firm in St. Paul, Minnesota and is […]
TGIF friends! I hope you have had a productive week and will get to enjoy some well-earned R&R this weekend. While you are lounging around, take a few minutes to read through these links. I found some great material on job hunting this week, which will hopefully inspire, inform and motivate you in the weeks […]
Teach English in Asia 
Cruise Ship Jobs 
Alaska Fishing Industry Jobs 
Sharing Economy / Gig Economy