Winter break seems to be in full swing and the start of Chanukah and Christmas is just days away.  No doubt that the last thing you want to do right now is slave over your resume and worry about networking.  BUT… don’t let the temptation of holiday sweets and that punch bowl full of eggnog distract you from your most important mission: Finding a job.  And not just any job, a great job.  A job with a good salary, robust benefits and plenty of opportunities for growth. Maybe even something unusual and fun like a ski instructor job (seasonal but fun for sure!). If you need some ins...

Sorry I’m so late with the link love this weekend.  Not sure where my head has been, other than trying to avoid the rain that turned to ice that turned to snow that turned back to ice.  Winter is such a delight with that first pristine snow, but the shine wears off quickly, doesn’t it?  Hopefully you are managing to stay a bit more optimistic about your job searching than I am about the rain/ice/snow. I have some great links tonight, including a recent piece from the CBS Early Show about how to find holiday work.  If you are currently on the hunt for a full-time job, a seaso...

Hope you all have been having a great weekend.  I have been busy reading this weekend, all about the depressing unemployment rates for November, on the one hand — and recession-proof jobs, on the other.  I also have some great job-hunting tips in here, too.  Happy reading and have a great rest of your weekend! >> Unemployment Rates Reach 34-Year High in November 2008 @ Yahoo Finance. The news is definitely disheartening, but knowledge is power, so take it in stride. >> Top Recession-Proof Careers @ Five Cent Nickel.  It’s the silver-lining to the unemployment new...

I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving, with just enough turkey and plenty of other things to be thankful for. I know that the last thing you probably want to be doing this weekend is looking for a job.  But there’s no rest for the weary, right?  To help keep you motivated, I have found some great posts and articles to share with you.  Happy reading. >> Questions for the Interview @ Lambentpath.  This is a new-to-me blog, which I found on Wednesday while writing my post about the Top 5 Career books.  Included in that list is the similarly themed 201 Best Questions To As...

Can you believe another week has flown by?  I think time passes more quickly in the winter — it must be because we are all huddled up and hunkered down inside, trying to stay warm.  Man, is it cold outside!  Of course, those blustery winds mean less temptations to blow off your job search, right? Nonetheless, if you find yourself needing a break from all that hard-core resume sending, check out some of these great articles that I found this week.  Hopefully you will discover a kernel of inspiration, or just some good advice. >> @Nine Ways to Improve Your Resume @ B’Mo...

It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday, but I’m getting caught up on work rather than playing outside.  I guess there’s a career lesson in there somewhere: Work before play.  Or something like that. If you are also stuck inside today, working on your resume or scouring job sites, take a few minutes to read through some of these great blog posts.  Lots of good advice to be found, even in one of the toughest job searching climates the U.S. has experienced in decades. … And on that happy note, here’s what I’m reading this weekend: >> An older post from earnmydeg...

I’m a little short on time this week, so I’ll dispense with the pleasantries and get right to my link love.  Hopefully you’ll find some good information — or a source of inspiration — here: >> Recessions are the Best Times for Businesses. This post comes from freelance writing guru, James Chartrand, whose (wildly) successful blog, Mens With Pens, ought to be a first stop for any of you interested in launching a freelance writing career.  (Remember, I announced on Monday that JobMonkey had launched its newest job niche: freelance writers?) In fac...

It’s a beautiful Friday morning and I can’t wait to shut down the computer and go outside!  It’s supposed to turn rainy and gray on Sunday, though, so I’ve got a host of posts lined up to keep me cozy when it does.  Whatever you are doing this weekend, I hope it is at least part fun and part restorative.  Take a look at some of these great links when you get a chance — I think you’ll find some excellent motivation in your career search… and your life! The Career Hub has a nice post this week on fifteen ways to job search in uncertain ti...

 Another Friday, another week zoomed by.  The financial markets are still in a whacky freefall and unemployment numbers are creeping toward record highs.  The news is rather bleak for you job searchers out there, but there is some hope on the horizon, too. If you’re having trouble finding the silver lining, check out some of these links. Hopefully you’ll find some encouragement and inspiration, so you can hit the pavement running next Monday morning.  In the meantime have a great weekend!  I know I will — it’s a perfect fall day here, cool but n...

I cannot believe another week has zoomed by.  No matter what kind of job you are looking for, I am sure that the constant doom and gloom about the financial markets this week didn’t make matters any easier for you. Hang in there — if there is one cliché I know to be true, it’s this: When one door closes, another one opens. If you are looking for a few more encouraging words, check out Sital’s most recent post at Career Hub.  As always, she has great advice, this time on how to refocus and reinvent yourself in light of the current upheaval.  Her...