The job market is softer than it has been in decades and more and more people are returning to school. For many, the motivation in going back to school is to inoculate their careers. For others, it’s just a friendly place to wait out the recession. Whatever the reason, the higher education boom has been […]
Hot Jobs 47: Nursing Jobs
My apologies for not getting this Hot Jobs posted yesterday. My Mac was in the shop! It’s going back this weekend for a more extended repair job, but thanks to Apple Care, I don’t pay a dime! The JobMonkey Job Center is loaded this week with a numerous nursing jobs all over the country. I […]
Tuesday Tips: Practice Your Interview Skills
How prepared are you for your next interview? Do you find yourself blanking out, stuttering and stammering, or fumbling your answers in an interview situation? In this competitive job market, you can’t afford to be anything less than 100% when you step into that conference room for your job interview. Career coaches will charge you […]
Hot Jobs 46: Casino Jobs
Happy Wednesday. At the JobMonkey, “hump day” is hot job days, which is when I post three of the hottest new job leads from the JobMonkey Job Center. If you are looking for a new job, the Job Center is the place to be. This free resource for job seekers features hundreds of job opportunities […]
Tuesday Tips: How to Break into a Career in Sports
Have ever dreamed of working in sports? Perhaps as a reporter, agent, coach or manager? Then you definitely want to read this week’s JobMonkey newsletter, which profiles a work-at-home sports writer. (If you haven’t already subscribed to our free job newsletter, be sure to do so today!) The web editor for Euroleague Basketball, Frankie Sachs […]
Spotlight on Retail Jobs
Are you currently looking for a job? Maybe you can’t find a full-time job in your field. Maybe you are a college student need a seasonal job during the summer or over winter break. Have you considered working in retail? Retail jobs are not the most glamorous, nor do they pay top dollars. And the […]
Spotlight on Event Jobs
Do you ever love the thrill of the crowd? The roar of a packed stadium? The pulsating beat of a rock concert? Have you ever wondered how such a large-scale event is pulled off? Here’s a look at just a few of the jobs that are essential for putting together a great event. Jobs at […]
Reader Mailbag: How to Use Social Media to Find a Job
On Thursdays, I answer readers’ questions about their job search. Dear JobMonkey, I’ve seen you talk a lot of networking online to help find a job, but I really don’t know how that’s supposed to work. I signed up for accounts on LinkedIn and Twitter, like you suggested, but now what? Thanks, James in Vermont […]