Happy Saturday! I hope wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you are enjoying your weekend. Here’s a quick run-down on what I’ve been reading this week. Have you read something inspirational about job searching lately? Leave me a note with the link in the comments section. >> Here’s a funny little take on […]
With millions of laid-off Americans looking for work, the trucking industry is seeing a spike in applications. One small town, New York Terminal Manager says that he has seen applications go from zero to 10 in the last few months. The good news is that there are actually jobs to be had in over road […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the United States has reached its highest unemployment rate in 25 years: 8.1%. More than 4.4 million jobs have been lost since December 2007, including the 651,000 lay-offs in February. Even worse news, say some economists, is the fact that so many of these jobs are in […]
It’s been a busy week at the JobMonkey blog and we don’t want you to miss a beat. We have launched a new feature called In the News. You may have noticed these brief blurbs popping up a few times a week, with stories about job markets featured here on the JobMonkey. Did you catch […]
The casino industry in Las Vegas and Atlantic City has been hit hard by the economic recession. But business is booming at casinos in Pennsylvania, according to a article from Forbes magazine. Since Pennsylvania legalized gambling, the state has become home to seven casinos — and one more is slated for its grand opening in […]
How bad is the job market where you live? If you have not seen this cool interactive map from the New York Times, you should definitely check it out. Now, if you listen to news at all, you know that unemployment is at a decades-high level, just over 8%. Economists will tell you that if […]
Every Thursday, the JobMonkey blog answers your burning questions about your job search. In past weeks, we’ve talked about negotiating a salary offer, pursing a nursing career, and supporting a laid-off spouse. Do you have a question for the JobMonkey? Send me an email or leave me a note in the comment section. Dear JobMonkey, […]
What a week! I can’t believe it’s more than half-way over! If this is your first time joining us for Hot Jobs, welcome! Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday, I give you a look at three of the hottest and most recent job listings, culled from JobMonkey’s very own job center. If you are looking […]
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