Happy Hump Day! I’ve got some great job leads for you — lots of blue-collar opportunities. That is great news for those of you working in those industries, since they are some of the hardest hit by this horrible economic meltdown. Today’s listings include a pipe shore foreman, a paramedic and a master captain If you don’t find the job of your dreams on my list today, be sure to check out JobMonkey’s big job board. We have listings updated daily, from across the country and around the world. And the best part is that our service is free for job seekers! Come fin...

ABC News ran an interesting story late last week about a green retraining program for blue collar workers in California. The students were learning all about green fuel options in preparation for a possible career change. The spotlight on the growing green economy has grown a lot brighter since President Obama was sworn into office. His Stimulus Package includes investment in green jobs, as a future-thinking way to employ American workers. Having earned the Presidential stamp of approval, the future is looking pretty good for green industries. In fact, according to the ABC story, labor expe...

The unemployment figures are climbing and Americans are scrambling to find jobs. While starting your own business surely has its risks — especially in this economy — a growing number of recent college grads, recently unemployed and one-time stay-at-home parents are testing the freelance waters. One of the most popular jobs for stay-at-home workers is freelance writing. In fact, some of you might be thinking right about now, “Hey, I can write! I should be a freelance writer!” Well, if you’re considering trying to break into the field, hear this: Freelance writing i...