Are you an adventurous spirit? Do you want more out of job than punching a clock and getting your paycheck? I read in the Boston Globe today about an interesting new program between the United States and Ireland to approve work visas for college graduates. The program is designed to support recent grads who want […]
What I’m Reading This Weekend
Happy Sunday! I’m sneaking in some link love right under the weekend wire this late Sunday evening. It seems that winter cannot end fast enough here, at least not for my perpetually sick household. Hopefully you are having better health this weekend! Here’s the quick and dirty version of what I’ve been reading this past […]
Reader Mail: How to Negotiate a Salary Offer
Each Thursday, I answer one of our reader’s questions on the blog. Today’s question deals with the fine art of salary negotiations. Dear Job Monkey, I was laid off from my bank job in October, but thankfully I have been made a job offer from another bank in town. It’s a mid-level position, about the […]
Hot Jobs 24
Happy Wednesday — or, should I say, Happy Hot Jobs Day! Every Wednesday, I post three job leads from JobMonkey’s free job center. If you are looking for a new job, this is a post you don’t want to miss. This week, I have a news editor position in Iowa, a business manager with an […]
Top 10 Benefits of a Summer Job
Are you a college or high student looking for a summer job? The time to start your search is now. Be sure to check out JobMonkey’s featured employers, like Sea World in San Diego, California; Yellowstone General Stores in Bozeman, Montana; and the Alaska Princess Tours Cruise Line. All of these companies offer great summertime […]
What I’m Reading This Weekend
TGIF! I have lots of great articles and blog posts to share with you today. Hopefully you can enjoy some good reading this weekend — along with a well-deserved break from the job search grind. >> Tips for Staying Afloat in a Grim Job Market @ ABC News (written by one of my favorite career […]
Reader Mailbag: Part-time Jobs for Full-Time Moms?
We’re starting a new tradition here at the JobMonkey. Every Thursday, I’ll be answering a question from our growing stacks of emails from our readers. This week we have a great question about part-time work-at-home opportunities. Even if you’re not a full-time, stay-at-home mom, working from home can be a great way to find long-term […]
Hot Jobs 23
Happy Hump Day! I’ve got some great job leads for you — lots of blue-collar opportunities. That is great news for those of you working in those industries, since they are some of the hardest hit by this horrible economic meltdown. Today’s listings include a pipe shore foreman, a paramedic and a master captain If […]