If you are looking for a job, you probably already know by now that you need to use every available resource. From networking with colleagues and friends to blanketing the job world with your resume, you must not leave any stone unturned. Another invaluable tool, especially in this economy, is social networking. We’ve talked on […]
Olympic Lessons for Job Seekers
I have a confession to make: I love the Olympics. I can’t get enough of these winter games. I’ve spent quite a bit of time over the last nearly two weeks watching luge, two-man bobsled, speed skating, figure skating, even curling. I find the Games exciting, motivating and down-right inspiring. And while I have about […]
HotJobs 71: Summer Camp Work Opportunities
Ah, summer camp. From roasting smores and braiding friendship bracelets to kayaking, swimming and hiking, summer camp is a wonderful place to have the time of your life while making lifelong friends. And I’m not talking about attending summer camp as a camp; you can still enjoy this special summer experience — in fact, you […]
Resources for Finding a Government Job
In honor of President’s Day today, I thought I’d write a post about working for the federal government. Of course, when George Washington was president, the federal government was a relatively teeny tiny little entity. Today, it’s the nation’s largest employer with over 1.7 million employees. Working for the federal government comes with a host […]
Hot Jobs 70: Jobs for the Next Decade
Welcome to the Wednesday hot jobs post! If you are new to the JobMonkey, this is where I tell you about three of the hottest leads for jobs over at our JobMonkey Job Center. Remember earlier this week, when I shared a list of 13 jobs for the future? These high-paid, high-status, white collar jobs […]
Best Careers for Growth, Work-Life Balance & Social Impact
Kiplinger columnist Marty Nemko recently profiled 13 professions that she believes are the best bet for the next decade, based on three factors: Ability to have at least a middle class income Socially redeeming value — i.e. no tobacco execs on this list Work-life balance — reasonable hours, positive work environment, etc. Status — these […]
In the News: Civil Rights Museum Opens in North Carolina
Did you know that February is Black History Month? It’s also the 50th anniversary of the Greensboro, North Carolina Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins that helped to launch the Civil Rights moments. The confluence of these two events has is the perfect setting for the inauguration of the new International Civil Rights Center and Museum, opened […]
Hot Jobs 69: Working at a Theme Park this Summer
Welcome to the Wednesday hot jobs post! Are you a regular of this feature or a newbie? If this is your first time at Hot Jobs day, let me welcome you! I’m glad you made it here. Every Wednesday, I tell you about three of the hottest leads for jobs over at our JobMonkey Job […]