Hey job seekers! The week is halfway over. Has it been productive few days for you so far? If you’ve been visiting the JobMonkey blog for a while, you know by now that Wednesday is Hot Jobs Day. Let us help you be even more productive in the latter part of your week by applying for one of these great jobs! Every Wednesday, we spotlight three hot new jobs posted on the JobMonkey Job Center. The Job Center is a great resource for job seekers out there. We have thousands of jobs from around the country — and the world. Our list is updated daily and it’s a totally free service...

The Philadelphia Bulletin is reporting that five new green projects, expected to yield 155 Pennsylvania jobs, are kicking off thanks to funding from the Stimulus Bill.  Less than 200 jobs may seem like a drop in the bucket of the millions of people unemployed and underemployed. And it is. But the story in this niche newspaper more than likely represents initiatives being duplicated in cities and towns across America. Plus, as the article reports, the funding from the federal government is leveraging private spending — which ultimately will net a lot more job creation in the green fi...

Yesterday, I posted a link to an article with tips for freelancers. Included was advice for the newly self-employed to get health insurance. I wanted to follow up on that point, since health insurance is one of the biggest stressors for new freelancers. (Believe me, I know! I speak from personal experience!) When you’re just starting out, it probably seems impossible to work the expense of health insurance premiums into your monthly budget. Here are some ways to keep your costs down while still protecting yourself — and your assets — in the event of a medical situation. &g...

With the ranks of unemployed growing, and the number of available jobs shrinking, many of America’s jobless are considering freelance careers. We have talked about freelancing many times here at the JobMonkey blog, including posts about the benefits and challenges of working for yourself. (Do you read, for example, this recent post about how to avoid Work-at-Home scams?) The Green Bay Press Gazette ran a great little advice column today with tips for freelancers, including ideas for marketing your services, handling the accounting red tape, and making sure you have adequate health ins...

Happy Spring! I just love that smell of spring. Don’t you!? Hopefully you are outside enjoying some lovely spring weather. But if you are stuck inside (thanks to the weather or to the job search), I’ve got some great posts for you to read this fine Sunday afternoon. >> Applicant Tweets Herself Out of a Job @ Savvy Sugar Here is yet another reminder of why you should be careful in how you brand yourself out there in the world of social media. With the job market tighter than tight, you surely don’t want to give anyone an excuse not to hire you! >> The Truth About A...

Salon.com ran a great piece this week with advice for teenagers looking for a summer job. The article acknowledges that Yes, it is tougher than ever before to find a summer job if you are a high school or college student. You are suddenly competing with recent college grads and the growing ranks of unemployed workers, whose experience will likely trump your enthusiasm. That doesn’t mean, however, that you throw in the towel and resign yourself to watching soap operas all summer-long. The bottom line: You need to get creative and think like an entrepreneur. If you want an internship wi...

Have you always wanted to be a chef? Maybe you have dreamed of working in the finest restaurants of Paris or New York. But ten this recession-riddled economy turned you off and convinced you that you should pursue a more “secure” field. Well, then, check out this post about recession-proof culinary jobs. They may not be as glamorous as working in the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, but these recession-proof jobs will allow you to make a respectable living while practicing the art of your culinary trade. Making the short list were cooking jobs in the educational field (especially at pr...

TGIF! Have you caught all the new content at the JobMonkey since Monday?  If you missed a day or two, here’s a rundown on all our posts this week: >> How to Land an Outdoor Job >> Hot Jobs 29 (with some cool outdoor and adventure job opps this week) >> Reader Mailbag: Jobs in Real Estate >> In the News: How to Do What You Love >>In the News: Volunteering More Popular Than Ever >> Sommelier Jobs Update Stay tuned tomorrow and Sunday, when hopefully I’ll have some Link Love for you and maybe even a few more job-related news stories to share. Have...

Every Thursday (oops, in this case … Friday), the JobMonkey blog answers reader questions about their job search. From how to write a cover letter or negotiate a salary offer to finding a summer job at Disney World and avoiding work at home scams, we’ve got you covered. If you have a question for the JobMonkey blog, please send me an email or leave a note in the comments section. I love hearing from you, so don’t be shy! Dear JobMonkey, I am looking for some advice on pursuing a career as a real estate agent. Until the end of last year, I worked as a travel agent, so I am used t...

Or perhaps a bottle of rose instead… Just a little FYI that JobMonkey has recently updated its section on Wine Jobs to include several articles on the job of a Wine Sommelier. At fine restaurants, wine sommeliers help patrons select wines that compliment their food, ensure that proper stemware is provided, and open, decant and serve wines. You would also work in the kitchen with the chef to match wines with cuisine. Administratively, you would be responsible for inventorying and ordering wines, updating wine lists, and — most fun of all — discovering new vineyards and wines t...