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...

Each Thursday, I answer readers’ questions about their job search process. I love hearing from you, so please don’t be shy — send me your questions via email or leave a comment in the section below.  Check out past Reader Mailbags, where we have covered everything from how to find a job at Disney World to how to ask for a raise. Dear JobMonkey, I’m interested in a career in law enforcement. I’m 18 years old and have a clean record — never arrested for a felony and only two speeding tickets. Do I need to get a degree in Criminal Justice from a four-year coll...

I posted yesterday about the new JobMonkey section about fire fighter jobs. Well, along those lines, we’ve got another brand new section I wanted to draw your attention to, this one on Careers in Law Enforcement. Since 9-11, the number of law enforcement jobs at local, state and federal has increased across the board. The relatively new Department of Homeland Security has also created a bevy of security jobs. Come visit the Law Enforcement section to learn more about all these opportunities — from local patrol officer jobs to federal secret service agent careers. We cover everythin...