When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a good movie? Movies are a brilliant way to escape reality and see the world in a different light. Some movies can even serve to help motivate your job search. If you’re trying to make a career switch, but need a bit of inspiration, try […]
Unemployment Rates By State
Did you know that the unemployment rate in September dropped below 6% for the first time in six years? That’s fantastic news! Employers added 248,00 jobs in September and the current unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is really cool. People are getting jobs. Nearly all industry sectors are adding positions. The economy is bouncing back […]
Unlimited Vacation And Other Cool Perks
Do you dread going to work each day? Are you suffering from burn out? It’s a common condition for hard working people. Maybe you need to look for a new job? Or maybe you just need a vacation? Americans work longer and harder than the rest of the world. On average, workers in the US […]
13 Resume Words You Should Never Use
Resumes are a necessary part of the job search, but there are some words and phrases that you should never put on your resume. There is nothing a recruiter hates more than a cookie cutter resume that looks like its been thrown together. By using certain resume words and phrases, you’re almost guaranteeing that your […]
The Best Places To Raise A Family
Life is full of big, important decisions. Some are easy and others are hard. Everyone is forced to make decisions in life and it’s up to you to consider all of your options. If you’re single, it’s easy to decide where you want to go and what you want to do. When you add a […]
10 Career Fair Tips You Don’t Want To Miss
Career fairs, or job fairs, are fantastic opportunities for job seekers of all levels. From entry level jobs to highly skilled experts, career fairs are the perfect place to meet recruiters in person. Typically career fairs are open to a wide variety of companies so you can make contacts with recruiters from many different employers […]
Is Your Job Search Secret Weapon Ready?
Everyone has a job search secret weapon. You just have to choose to use it. The Internet is an amazing thing. Whether you work from your home office in San Francisco, log-in at a public library in rural Alaska, tap in a web search on your smart phone in Rocky Mountain National Park, or visit an […]
Trouble Landing Your Dream Job? Here’s What To Do.
We want you to find your dream job. That’s why the JobMonkey’s Industry Guides, Blog, and Job Board are available to you 24/7. Unfortunately, landing your dream job is often harder than we want it to be. Don’t let it discourage you because we have a solution for you. There are plenty of reasons why […]