It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday, but I’m getting caught up on work rather than playing outside.  I guess there’s a career lesson in there somewhere: Work before play.  Or something like that. If you are also stuck inside today, working on your resume or scouring job sites, take a few minutes to read through some of these great blog posts.  Lots of good advice to be found, even in one of the toughest job searching climates the U.S. has experienced in decades. … And on that happy note, here’s what I’m reading this weekend: >> An older post from earnmydeg...

It’s Wednesday.  Can you believe the week is more than half-way over?  How has your job search gone so far?  If you are looking for some new leads, look no further.  Every Wednesday, the JobMonkey blog features three of the hottest new openings from our free job listings. This week, we have got opportunities in Atlanta, Ohio and Pennsylvania for journalists, costume designers and truck drivers.  If that sounds up your ally, read on.  But if you are looking for something else entirely, why not run your own search over at the job database.  Good luck! #1. CNN Wires Newsdesk Editor/...

Did you all see that article I posted yesterday from MSNBC.com about how to get a job in the Obama administration?  Whether you are a red voter or a blue one (or none of the above), the salient point of that article still applies: Volunteering and networking are two great ways to get your foot in the door, especially in a hyper- competitive job market. Since we have talked pretty extensively on here about career networking, I thought I would take a look today at the power of volunteering. Now, you may have been motivated to volunteer by your Save the World ideology, but do not let your altrui...

So, last week, I said kind of tongue-and-cheek that there were a plethora of new government jobs opening up in Washington, so if you were interested to get your resume into President Elect Obama’s new Chief of Staff.  Well, funnily enough, what did I see this morning on MSNBC?  A detailed story about the thousands of jobs available in the new Obama Administration… and how to land one of them.  The story’s top tips?  Networking and volunteering. Hmmm, we’ve covered job search networking pretty extensively here, so maybe tomorrow’s tips post should look at how ...

Starting today, Mondays at the JobMonkey blog will be dedicated to charting your career course through education.  For some of you, that may mean figuring how to find the right degree program that will allow you to change your career — and your life.  For others, it will mean deciding as a teenager or young adult where you want to go to school and what you want to study. Now, I will warn you, I have a pretty strong liberal arts bias coming into this whole thing.  I went to one of those colleges that told you: “Major in art history. And then become an astronomer.”  The ...

Gracious, this has been a busy week.  If you are in the market for a new government job, then you might want to get your resume into President Elect Obama’s new Chief of Staff, Rahm Emmanuel.  If working in the White House isn’t in the cards for you, however, read on: I’ve got three great opportunities for you that were culled from JobMonkey’s free job database. And if none of these gigs are right for you, you can conduct your own extensive search on the database.  It is updated daily and has dozens of new jobs every week. #1. Ski & Ride School Inside Foreman...

As you probably know by now, Tuesdays are tip day at the JobMonkey blog.  That’s the day that I offer you all kinds of ideas and suggestions for making the most of your job search.  We’ve talked about writing resumes, maximizing your job references, networking in person (and networking online) and more.  Today I’m going to look at the ultimate tip for landing a job: Acing your job interview. Here are five tips for making sure you nail your next interview. 1. Make Your First Impressions Count Whether you are interviewing for a six-figure executive position or a minimum w...

Is your favorite TV show America’s Next Top Model? Did you dream about being a supermodel when you were a little girl? I know we spend a lot of time here on JobMonkey talking about traditional jobs — from teachers and truck drivers to government employees and veterinarians. This week, however, we’re talking about a job field a little less traditional … and a little more glamorous: Modeling. While the modeling industry is rife with potential scam artists, it also offers an abundance of opportunities — and not all of them require you to be a 6 foot tall, 115 pound, s...