Are you job searching? Tons of people are and, depending on which statistics you follow, the average period of unemployment is pretty long – perhaps as high as eight months. Of course, statistics can be misleading and even inaccurate, so it’s difficult to say that one particular number is correct. That said, here’s something that […]
So you’re, what? Twenty years old? Thirty? Maybe even 40 or 50? Regardless of your age, I can’t think of anything less likely to succeed than to make a career plan "for the rest of your career." I put that last in quotation because it’s a phrase that I hear from my clients of all […]
Right now, I’m at BlogWorld & New Media Expo, one of the largest conferences in my industry. Going to events like this can really help you network with others in your industry, no matter what you do. There’s an event for everyone from hairstylists to those who work in broadcasting. Networking at professional events is […]
Instead of hiring employees, many companies are hiring independent contractors. While these openings were once only freelance writing positions or related artistic jobs, today’s independent contractors can hold just about any open position. If you’ve been job hunting for a while, you might be ready to sign on the dotted line – but before you […]
There’s nothing like a recession to teach you resilience. Who knew you could cook an egg so many ways, much less raise your own chickens in the city? For better or worse, this economy is forcing people to reach deep in order to make ends meet. When it comes to balancing one’s budget, there are […]
If you’re looking for a job, there are unlimited articles online to help you write a resume that shines. But what do employers really think when they look at that piece of paper? Here are a few things you might be surprised to know: Your resume will be photocopied and passed around. You shouldn’t print […]
When you’re out of work and out of money, the smart thing to do is to get a job – any job. So for tens of thousands of American workers, the chorus has been “Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to Wal-Mart I go.” Not to pick on Wal-Mart or any of the other companies currently benefiting […]
In a recent issue of the JobMonkey Newsletter, we talked about using Skype as a job interview tool. Tech like Skype can really help you find the job of your dreams – and this isn’t the only platform that can be of use with your job search. Here are some more techie tips to help […]
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