Gosh, can you believe there have already been 25 weeks worth of hot job announcements?! If you have been with us since the beginning, I have a good feeling that your dream job is right around the corner. In this economy, a job search can take a bit longer. According to the stats I have read, in a “normal” economy, the average job search takes two to four months, depending on the industry. Here’s an interesting blog post about how our current economy is changing people’s expectations. In short, the average person now assumes it will take four to seven months to find a...

Perhaps the most nerve-racking part of the job search process is the job interview. Despite the nerves, though, you still need to be able to set the right tone and make a great first impression -  all the while deftly answering questions about your experience, skills and “best and worst” qualities. Interviewing can be quite a minefield, actually. But it doesn’t have to be! Follow these nine tips and you are sure to wow ‘em at your next job interview. (Of course, the opposite also applies: If you fail to head this advice, that first impression will probably be your l...

Are you an adventurous spirit? Do you want more out of job than punching a clock and getting your paycheck? I read in the Boston Globe today about an interesting new program between the United States and Ireland to approve work visas for college graduates. The program is designed to support recent grads who want to spend a year or more in each others’ country. That article inspired me to write a post I’ve had on the back burner for a while now: Where and how to get a job in Europe. Let’s take a little trip around the Continent… Ireland, England and Scotland The unemplo...

Happy Sunday! I’m sneaking in some link love right under the weekend wire this late Sunday evening. It seems that winter cannot end fast enough here, at least not for my perpetually sick household. Hopefully you are having better health this weekend! Here’s the quick and dirty version of what I’ve been reading this past week. Lots of great stuff! >> Preparing for the Worst @ Girls Just Wanna Have Funds The “girls” have some succinct advice on how to get your financial ducks in a row if you are expecting a layoff. (In fact, they have lots of good ideas, ev...

Each Thursday, I answer one of our reader’s questions on the blog. If you have a question about your job search, please email me, or leave a comment below. Today’s question deals with the fine art of salary negotiations. Dear Job Monkey, I was laid off from my bank job in October, but thankfully I have been made a job offer from another bank in town. It’s a mid-level position, about the same rank as my past job. We haven’t talked salary yet, but the bank manager set up a meeting with me for next Monday to go over the offer. I’m wondering if there is any room for m...

Happy Wednesday — or, should I say, Happy Hot Jobs Day! Every Wednesday, I post three job leads from JobMonkey’s free job center. If you are looking for a new job, this is a post you don’t want to miss. This week, I have a news editor position in Iowa, a business manager with an ABC-affiliate in Houston, and an executive chef in Park City, Utah. If none of these gigs sound up your alley, be sure to check out JobMonkey’s extensive list of jobs. As always, our job database is updated daily and it’s free to job seekers! 1. News Editor Job, Sinclair Broadcast Group...

If you are looking for a job right now, odds are you have discovered that scouring the want ad’s in your local newspaper is like taking the road to nowhere. The number one way to find a job is through networking — in person and online. Second to networking is searching job websites. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a high tech job or a low tech one, if an employer is going to post a job ad, they’re going to do it online. Given that, do you know the best places to troll for a job? Here are 14 of the essential sites to bookmark for your job search. What makes t...

Are you a college or high student looking for a summer job? The time to start your search is now. Be sure to check out JobMonkey’s featured employers, like Sea World in San Diego, California; Yellowstone General Stores in Bozeman, Montana; and the Alaska Princess Tours Cruise Line. All of these companies offer great summertime employment options. Now, in addition to being a great way to earn money during your vacation, many summer jobs offer a host of other benefits* — many of which last a longer than your paycheck will. Here are ten of the top benefits of getting a summer job: 1.Â...

TGIF! I have lots of great articles and blog posts to share with you today. Hopefully you can enjoy some good reading this weekend — along with a well-deserved break from the job search grind. >> Tips for Staying Afloat in a Grim Job Market @ ABC News (written by one of my favorite career bloggers, Lindsey Pollak). She shares some very interesting observations about how GenY, GenX and the Baby Boomer Generation have all responded to the economic crisis. Amazing how even our “survival” instincts can be so different! >> Ten Ways To Use LinkedIn To Find a Job @ Gu...

We’re starting a new tradition here at the JobMonkey. Every Thursday, I’ll be answering a question from our growing stacks of emails from our readers. If you have a question about your job search, please send me an email so I can answer it in an upcoming post. This week we have a great question about part-time work-at-home opportunities.  Even if you’re not a full-time, stay-at-home mom, working from home can be a great way to find long-term professional fulfillment — or just to cover the gaps of an extended lay-off. Dear JobMonkey, I am a full-time stay-at-home mom ...