Robert F. Kennedy once said, “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” How do you contribute to the world? How do you make a difference? If you want to make the world a better place, why not find a job that let’s you do just that? Finding a […]
Spotlight: SmokeJumpers
It’s wildfire season. If there’s smoke in the air, there might be wildfires raging near you. It’s not easy to put out a massive forest fire, but someone has to do it. Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that are fueled by weather, wind, and anything that can burn. They ravage the landscape and can destroy anything […]
Working in Emergency Management
Earlier this week, a fairly significant earthquake hit Virginia and was felt along the East Coast. Luckily, there were few lasting problems, but today, as I’m writing this post, the Eastern United States is preparing for yet another natural disaster as Hurricane Irene heads up the coast. Disasters aren’t limited to this part of the […]
Reader Mailbag: Fire Fighter Jobs
Each Thursday, I answer a reader question about their job search process. I love hearing from you, so please don’t be shy — send me your questions via email or leave a comment in the section below. Check out past Reader Mailbags, where we cover everything from job search tips for college grads to legitimate […]
Fire Fighter Jobs: New Section at JobMonkey
Hey, did you catch the newest section over on JobMonkey about becoming a firefighter? We cover the different types of fire rescue jobs, the (very involved) firefighter application and firefighter examination process, the life and schedule of a fire fighter and salary information and job outlook. Do you already know you want to be a […]