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 — websites, blogs, e-newsletters — there is a rapidly expanding market for freelance writers. Pay ranges from pennies per word to hundreds of dollars per hour, although most beginning writers earn closer to the former than th...

ANNOUNCEMENT: JobMonkey.com just launched a brand new job category: mystery shopping Have you ever felt like you spent your whole weekend running from one store to the next, catching up on grocery shopping, drug store stock-ups and department store sales? If so, I’ve been you’ve wistfully thought to yourself: "Ha, if only I could get paid for all this shopping, I’d be rich!"  Well, believe it or not, there are people out there making a career out of shopping, and getting paid handsomely for it! Mystery Shoppers are a part of a company’s overall marketi...

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 part fun and part restorative.  Take a look at some of these great links when you get a chance — I think you’ll find some excellent motivation in your career search… and your life! The Career Hub has a nice post this week on fifteen ways to job search in uncertain ti...

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 shortage will be in long-haul drivers.  This week’s spotlight therefore is taking a look at the highly in-demand profession of long-haul trucking. What is Long-Haul Trucking As the name implies, long-haul drivers transport goods in rigs, ta...

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 you.  (If not, be sure to check out the database.)  1. Apparel Product Developer, Nike, Beaverton, OR Are you tired of work being a daily drudgery?  Do you wish you could have a little fun at work, not just off-the-clock? If you think you’re more productive when ...

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 with the right company.  Headhunters are often tapped by firms to find new executives job search. These professionals will then go out to find and recruit seniors level people to join a new company. Most of you, however, aren’t in the position right now to be tapped by headhunt...

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 today’s emerging markets post. What is the Outlook for Women in Sports? Twenty years ago, you couldn’t find a woman in the front office of any sports organization and you certainly didn’t see any woman doing color commentary on the weekend game. Today, the n...

 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 these links. Hopefully you’ll find some encouragement and inspiration, so you can hit the pavement running next Monday morning.  In the meantime have a great weekend!  I know I will — it’s a perfect fall day here, cool but n...

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 Hill would be a good place to start. I looked up the Representative from my district, and those from the surrounding districts, too. I identified a half-dozen offices that I would like to intern at, and started pulling together all the necessary material. First, I worked up a...

Here’s a look at three of the hottest new jobs posted on the JobMonkey job boards.  If you’re looking for an internship, short-term job or life-long career, our boards are a great first stop for you. 1. Education Program Specialist @ the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is looking for a new education program specialist to design and coordinate conservation education programs, supervise children’s classes, and help direct summer camp. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with supervisory experience and a degre...