If you are a teenager who is looking for a job this summer, you probably know that the competition is going to be fiercer than ever. With the economy *just* starting to turn around, employers have a vast pool of potential employees to choose from. Unfortunately for teens, many employers are picking experience over enthusiasm. […]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the month of March saw the biggest boost in new job creation in over three years. 162,000 new positions were created, with just under one-quarter of them coming from temporary government jobs, such as working for the Census Bureau. So where are the rest of these […]
Federal careers expert Derrick Dortch hosted a Q&A on Wednesday at washingtonpost.com. If you missed it, you can read the full summary online here. Some of my favorite pieces of Dortch’s advice include: Define what kind of position you want and develop a target package around it. If you are trying to stay within a […]
Many job seekers are encountering a longer and longer wait period between jobs. When savings and unemployment benefits aren’t enough to cover your living expenses during this wait period, you may need to think about finding a temporary job. There are a multitude of benefits to having a temp job. The obvious is that you […]
Have you checked out Apple’s new iPad? Coming April 3, it’s been called “magical”, “revolutionary” and “seriously cool”. You can use the iPad to surf the Web, stay in touch with your contacts, keep track of your calendar, listen to your iTunes, browse your photos, watch videos and even read books. Plus, there are hundreds […]
Have you dreamed about becoming a teacher? Do you want to shape the lives and futures of young people? Do you have a passion for science, mathematics, or art that you want to share with others? Maybe you just always liked playing school as a kid and think that might be a good career for […]
With the April 15th deadline for filing your personal income taxes right around the corner, it’s time for those of you who are self-employed to get serious about your 1040s. Whether you hire a tax professional to do your taxes for you, or you plan to go it on your own with software like TurboTax, […]
Have you been over at the home page of the JobMonkey website recently? Perhaps you’ve noticed that we added another new section. This one is on faith-based jobs. It’s a wild and wacky world out there, but some people are making it their vocation to help others navigate those waters. Check out the new section […]
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