Best Jobs for Former Members of the Military

October 20, 2011

Do you have experience in the military? There are some awesome open positions out there, and many companies value the skills you’ve acquired during your training and service. A recent article by CNN Money outlined the best jobs available for former members of the military; here are the top ten: Intelligence Analyst Management Consultant Logistics [...]

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Scrambling To Get By

October 17, 2011

There’s nothing like a recession to teach you resilience. Who knew you could cook an egg so many ways, much less raise your own chickens in the city? For better or worse, this economy is forcing people to reach deep in order to make ends meet. When it comes to balancing one’s budget, there are [...]

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Being Productive When Unemployed

October 15, 2011

Unemployment stinks! Losing your job doesn’t mean you have to spend your days sitting on the couch, though. According to a recent article at Business Insider, there are a number of ways to make the most of being unemployed. These include: Changing your Attitude Staying Busy with Hobbies and Volunteer Work Asking for Help Avoiding [...]

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Making Money as a Blogger

October 11, 2011

Recently, professional blogger Darren Rowse posted a chart on Google+ outlining the several different ways bloggers can make money online. Blogging is one type of freelance writing that is growing rapidly, so if you want to work in this industry, blogging a great option. Let’s go into a little more detail about the ways Rowse [...]

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Four Things You Didn’t Know About Resumes

October 7, 2011

If you’re looking for a job, there are unlimited articles online to help you write a resume that shines. But what do employers really think when they look at that piece of paper? Here are a few things you might be surprised to know: Your resume will be photocopied and passed around. You shouldn’t print [...]

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Working Below Your Capacity – Not Always a Tragedy

October 3, 2011

When you’re out of work and out of money, the smart thing to do is to get a job – any job. So for tens of thousands of American workers, the chorus has been “Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to Wal-Mart I go.” Not to pick on Wal-Mart or any of the other companies currently benefiting [...]

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Using Tech to Get a Job

October 1, 2011

In a recent issue of the JobMonkey Newsletter, we talked about using Skype as a job interview tool. Tech like Skype can really help you find the job of your dreams – and this isn’t the only platform that can be of use with your job search. Here are some more techie tips to help [...]

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How to Turn a Bad Interview Around

September 28, 2011

A bad job interview – we’ve all been there. When things get off on a bad foot, it is possible to turn the interview around so that you still have a fighting chance at the job, but your time is limited. If you aren’t quick, the interviewer will write you off, not even listening to [...]

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