Announcement: Another New Job Category at JobMonkey JobMonkey just launched its newest job category: freelance writing jobs. A decade ago, freelance writing jobs were the exclusive purview of $1/word writers for glossy mags like Cosmo and Sports Illustrated. An even more elite few wrote actual books. Today, however, with the proliferation of Internet content — […]
What I’m Reading This Weekend
It’s a beautiful Friday morning and I can’t wait to shut down the computer and go outside! It’s supposed to turn rainy and gray on Sunday, though, so I’ve got a host of posts lined up to keep me cozy when it does. Whatever you are doing this weekend, I hope it is at least […]
Spotlight on Long Haul Truck Driving Jobs
According to the American Trucking Association, the trucking industry is experiencing a driver shortage to the tune of 20,000 truckers. If the present trend continues, the gap will only grow further. Over the next ten years, shipping is projected to grow 71.2 percent, which means the shortage of drivers will grow to 539,000. The greatest […]
Hot Jobs #5
Did you know that JobMonkey has one of the most extensive free databases of continually updated job openings? The database is searchable by region, by field or by key word. Every Wednesday, I will post three of the newest and hottest jobs on our database. Maybe your next dream job is right in front of […]
Tuesday Tips: How to Hire a Headhunter
Let’s face it. This isn’t the easiest time to be looking for a job. One way to get a leg up in this super competitive (some might say "seized up") job market is with the assistance of a headhunter. A headhunter, also known as a recruiter, will work with you to find the right job […]
Monday Markets: Sports Jobs for Women
Are you a woman who loves sports? If you’d like to turn your passion into a career, there might be a growing place for you in the field. Leaving pro players aside, sports careers can include journalists, managers, agents, trainers and coaches. If one of these jobs sounds like your dream career, then keep reading […]
What I’m Reading This Week
Another Friday, another week zoomed by. The financial markets are still in a whacky freefall and unemployment numbers are creeping toward record highs. The news is rather bleak for you job searchers out there, but there is some hope on the horizon, too. If you’re having trouble finding the silver lining, check out some of […]
Spotlight on College Internships
During my sophomore of college, everyone I knew was looking for a summer internship. The thinking was that an internship would make them more marketable come graduation. Now, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I "grew up," but since I was majoring in political science, I figured an internship on Capitol […]