Is it Too Early to Find a Summer Farm Job?

There’s still snow on the ground in many places across the United States, and eve if you live in a warmer climate, you’re probably not ready to start thinking about hot summer days just yet. After all 2012 has barely started! Yet, it’s really not too early to start looking for a summer job, especially [...]

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Plus & Minuses of Portfolio Careers

Have you heard about "portfolio careers"? While the term has been around for a while now, the concept has really taken off during the latest economic downturn. Whether that’s a good or a bad thing depends on your perspective. By way of definition, think of "portfolio" in terms of investments – a diversified portfolio means [...]

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Find a Job in Paradise

Most people who visit Hawaii on vacation never want to leave…but have you considered actually making this dream of living in paradise in a reality? It might be easier to think – if you can line up a job. It’s not cheap to live in Hawaii, so let’s take a look at what you need [...]

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A Larger Paycheck could be Easier than You Think

Who doesn’t want to earn more money? No matter what your industry, you could be missing out on a larger paycheck. Sometimes, making more money is easier than you think, so don’t get stuck at your current salary. Here are a few things you can do to boost your earnings: Move to a more lucrative [...]

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Time for a New Look? Better Check

We’re not very far into 2012, so if you haven’t written up your New Year’s resolutions, you still have time to add one: Improve personal image. Ouch. I didn’t mean anyone in particular – just most people in general. Double ouch. Here’s the thing. I’ve noticed that while we’ve been adopting a more casual look [...]

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Online Job Hunting and Privacy

Searching for a job is a lot easier with online resources, like the JobMonkey Job Center. However, if you plan to post your resume online or apply to a job through an online application process, you need to know a few tips about keeping your information private to protect yourself. Keep the following in mind: [...]

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Small Businesses Have to Build Their Own Safety Net

I run a small business, which means I’m always scanning the horizon for threats. In some ways, this isn’t a very nice way to live one’s life; it can seem as if you’re always focused on the bad possibilities instead of the good. Still, who can take a chance? If my landlord sells the building, [...]

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Four Employment Trends in 2012 – and What They Mean to You

Recently, Career Builder reported on four employment trends they’re seeing for 2012. They are as follows: Compensation Getting More Competitive for Skilled Positions Voluntary Turnover on the Rise Training Employed/Unemployed Employers Targeting Hispanic Workers, African American Workers and Women Let’s take a closer look at what these trends in employment mean for you as a [...]

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