For many college students, it probably seems like a dream job: Designing video games. I mean, hey, you rock your Playstation, GameBoy, Xbox or Wii. But be forewarned, being a PlayStation master is no guarantee that you’ll be go at programming video games. It is a good start, though, since you probably know what makes a game entertaining — and what doesn’t. There’s more good news: the video game industry is booming.  With more than $11 billion in profits, the video gaming industry rivals the movie industry. Of course, the boom in the industry means the jobs are high...

Working abroad isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s an adventure of a lifetime, with opportunities and challenges unparalleled in the American workforce. Not only do you have to manage the learning curve of your profession, you have to content with cultural differences and possible language glitches. At the same time, the rewards are boundless; while earning a living, you can also earn an education in world culture, heritage and more. JobMonkey’s section on Work Abroad Jobs includes tips and trades for the secrets of living and working abroad. ...

If you’ve got the travel bug, you probably already know that there is no better way to learn about another culture than by immersing yourself in it. Of course, not everyone has the budget to spend several months or more at a time just drinking coffee and soaking up the local flavors. If you want to enjoy the adventure of life abroad, but need some cash to fund your trip, there are numerous teaching abroad jobs that just might meet the bill. JobMonkey’s section on Teach Abroad Jobs offers information about training, employment conditions and foreign customs in three different areas:...

You might have noticed a theme in recent posts (if you haven’t, don’t worry: I’m about to tell you!)? Do you have a passion? Turn it into a profession. Seriously, why relegate doing what you love to the weekends and holidays? Do what you love every day and earn money doing what makes you happy. Does it get more bliss than that? Now for some of you, bliss probably involves the perfect glass of wine. While I don’t recommend drinking on the job, there’s no reason that you can’t find a job in the wine industry if that is your true passion. The even better news i...

Getting behind the wheel and heading out on the open road. Does this sound appealing to you? If so, then you might want to learn more about what it takes to work in the trucking industry. JobMonkey’s section on Truck Driving Jobs has resources to help you find the best schools to train for your career in driving and maintaining trucks — or even to run your own trucking business. ...

What’s that they say about Disney World? The place where dreams come true?! I suppose for some of you, landing a job at Disney World — or one of the hundreds of other theme parks and amusement parks across the country — my well be a dream come true. There are myriad short-term and long-term theme parks jobs, with wide-ranging benefits, salaries and experiences. Learn all there is to know about working at the parks, getting your foot in the door and acing your interviews from Job Monkey’s section on theme park employment opportunities. ...

Do you spend your weekends glued to the TV, catching all the sporting action? Do you live for the Sweet Sixteen, Superbowl Sunday or the World Series? If sports are your passion, there’s no reason that it has to be relegated to just a hobby in your life. Even if you’re not a star athlete, you can still earn a good living from sports. Positions include coaches, agents, sales representatives, journalists and more. JobMonkey’s section on Jobs in Sports looks at more than a dozen sports-related niches for those individuals who want to earn more than just fan-status from their lov...

From roasting smores on a roaring camp fire to braiding friendship bracelets in the arts and crafts cabin, summer camp is a wonderful opportunity to have the time of your life while making lifelong friends. Even if you didn’t get to be a camper as a child, you can still enjoy this special summer experience as an adult by being a summer camp counselor. Experience and age determine the rate of pay and position, but even those of you without any camping background should still be able to land an entry level position with many summer camps. If you want to learn more, see JobMonkey’s su...

If you live to ski, why not try skiing to live? Believe it or not, you can trade in your briefcase for a set of skis if you land a job at one of North America’s premier ski resorts. Whether you’re looking for seasonal employment or a year-round job, JobMonkey’s Ski area employment section is your lift ticket to the job of your dreams at places like Vail, Aspen, Park City, Stowe and more. Ski resort jobs include positions such as ski instructors and coaches, snowboard instructors, technicians and patrol members, lift operators, retail shop workers and resort staff. ...

Resort work is seasonal work. Which makes it ideal work for students looking to earn some cash during their summer or semester breaks. Resort jobs are perfect for young, energetic individuals with good people skills. There are a wide variety of resort positions, from food service jobs to front desk jobs, and from lifeguards to massage therapists. Check out JobMonkey’s section on working at resorts for the lowdown on the types of employment, working conditions, pay scale and more. ...