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Having been to Alaska several times during the summer months I can tell you: the state is unlike all others. If you like wildlife and natural beauty, then Alaska is where you should work this summer. Why hang out locally to work retail or in an office – especially if you can make as much [...]

JobMonkey has just launched a new tool to help you find college internships. If you haven’t yet reviewed the Internships section of the website then please check it out! The new internships job board tracks postings from all over the Internet and is updated continually. We have configured the specialized board to show a wide [...]

We all have a desire for meaningfulness in our work. We may even long for our work to nurture us and provide us with avenues for growth. Nestled among the Redwoods on the northern Californian coast in Sonoma County sits the developing Buddhist retreat center, Ratna Ling. Here a dedicated group have come together to [...]

Notes from a Career Counselor by Amy Lindgren Here are a couple of things that crossed my desk recently. Maybe something will provide inspiration or innovation as you go about your job search. Jargonizing the Resume. It’s an age-old battle between a resume writer (me) and a job candidate (my client). The writer wants to [...]

Notes from a Career Counselor by Amy Lindgren It’s been a quiet couple of weeks in career-land, but here’s a topic I’ve been concerned about for quite some time. Meaningless Metrics. In my last blog, I mentioned a disagreement with a client over using jargon in her resume. Well, not to pick on the same [...]

What will happen to the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline now that its major proponent, Governor Sara Palin, has become the VP choice of McCain? Find out on JobMonkey.