Are you in the market for a new job? You may think that a six-figure job is out of your reach, but according to a Western Michigan news station, there are a growing number of jobs that pay top salaries. There are even plenty of six-figure jobs, the report says, that don’t require an advanced degree — or even any degree for that matter. Making the list were plumbers and pipe fitters, police detectives, ultrasound technicians and court reporters. Also on the list was the job of air traffic controller — which also makes our list for high-paying position. Now, I had no idea th...

Would you change your travel plans because of swine flu?(online surveys) Folks working in the airline industry are none too pleased with Vice President Joseph Biden, who said on the Today Show on Thursday that he was advising his family members not to fly right now due to the swine flu outbreak. Whether the World Health Organization ends up declaring the virus a full-on pandemic or not, a lot of would-be travelers are getting nervous. What about you? Would you change your travel plans because of the swine flu? ...

In honor of JobMonkey’s newest section on Six-Figure Jobs (who doesn’t want one of those, right?!), I wanted to point out this article (an oldie but goodie) from Forbes Magazine about Surprising Six Figure Jobs. Interestingly enough, there is a lot of cross-over between the Forbes list and the job categories we feature at the JobMonkey.  Thing that make you go hmmm, indeed! Here are three of my favorite surprising six-figure jobs, according to Forbes: Casino Gaming Manager Jobs Got a background in marketing, but not sure what to do with it? Head to Vegas … or Atlantic City â€...

Despite very difficult times faced by airlines all over the world, the industry continues to hire. For proof all you have to do is check out our new industry-specific job board. The new airline job board tracks postings from all over the Internet and is updated continually. You can find newly posted openings for: flight attendants, pilots, ground-based management jobs, ramp agents, and much more. You get the idea! Check the job board frequently to ensure you don’t miss a perfect opportunity. Here’s a tip to remember: Use the Keyword box to find specific types of airline jobs and th...

It’s a bit of bad news vs. good news for the airline industries these days. Well, actually it’s pretty much bad news for them, but good news for would-be travelers. According to this March 10 Wall Street Journal article, airlines are finding that despite reduce fares, people still are not flying. Between deep cuts in business travel and people too freaked out by the recession to commit to personal travel, the airlines say they will have to further reduce fares. That’s the good news part, at least for those of you planning on taking a trip in the near future. At the same ti...

I’m not sure how many of you are even checking in for hot jobs today.  But for those very dedicated job-seekers among you, I’ve got three great jobs for you fresh off JobMonkey’s free job center.    There is a marketing job with ABC Radio Networks, in Dallas; a news director job with CBS Radio, in Seattle; and an engineer position with the Federal Aviation Administration in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  And don’t forget, you can search our job database anytime, day or night. Seek by job industry, by keyword or by location. #1. Sales Marketing Coordinator, ABC Radio...

The economy is in the tank and gas prices are unstable at best. People everywhere are cutting back on a travel, especially vacation trips. Frequent business flyers report flying less than ever, as companies cut all but the most urgent of business trips to save money.  Given all that, you might think pursuing in a career in the aviation industry is not exactly the most prudent choice. Well, according to wired.com, you would be wrong.  The perception that airline jobs are less than plentiful could not be further from the truth: Despite an inexorable rise in fuel prices, the International Ai...

How’s your job search going? Maybe today’s Hot Jobs post will make it a little easier. I’ve got three hot leads for you on jobs in points west — California, Hawaii and Japan. Hopefully one of these might be your dream job, but if not, be sure to check out JobMonkey’s extensive — and free — database of job openings. #1. Activities Director Job, JPI Partners, LLC, Los Angeles, CA JPI is a national apartment management company looking for a full-time Activities Director to join their team at the Orsini luxury apartment homes in downtown LA. This perso...

You know that perennial question adults ask children: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"  My guess is that for a fair share of you, "Pilot!" was a popular choice.  Well if flying the friendly skies was one of your childhood dreams, JobMonkey has all the information you need to turn that youthful ambition into a reality. Of course, flying a plane isn’t the only job out there for those of you interested in a career in the airline and airport industry. From pilots and flight attendants to cargo handlers, mechanics, ticket agents, security guards and of...