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 […]
Tuesday Tips: How to Find a Green Collar Job
ABC News ran an interesting story late last week about a green retraining program for blue collar workers in California. The students were learning all about green fuel options in preparation for a possible career change. The spotlight on the growing green economy has grown a lot brighter since President Obama was sworn into office. […]
So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer? Get Yourself a Hairnet.
The unemployment figures are climbing and Americans are scrambling to find jobs. While starting your own business surely has its risks — especially in this economy — a growing number of recent college grads, recently unemployed and one-time stay-at-home parents are testing the freelance waters. One of the most popular jobs for stay-at-home workers is […]
What I’m Reading This Weekend
Happy Friday! It’s been a heckuva lousy week for the American employee. Each day, the layoff announcements were worst than the last. President Obama’s $819 billion Stimulus Plan did pass through the House of Representatives, and now its up to the Senate to decide what to do. If the spending plan passes, a major component […]