As promised, Mondays at JobMonkey are now going to be about education and your career. Don’t worry: You probably do not need a Ph.D. to land the job of your dreams; but most professions do require a certain level of education and/or training.  At some jobs, this can take the form of on-the-job training; but for other professions, you will need to show up with a resume that includes course work, a major or even an advanced degree in a specialized field. What all of this means is that no matter where you are at in your career path — from the high school student trying to figure o...

Did you all see that article I posted yesterday from MSNBC.com about how to get a job in the Obama administration?  Whether you are a red voter or a blue one (or none of the above), the salient point of that article still applies: Volunteering and networking are two great ways to get your foot in the door, especially in a hyper- competitive job market. Since we have talked pretty extensively on here about career networking, I thought I would take a look today at the power of volunteering. Now, you may have been motivated to volunteer by your Save the World ideology, but do not let your altrui...

Gracious, this has been a busy week.  If you are in the market for a new government job, then you might want to get your resume into President Elect Obama’s new Chief of Staff, Rahm Emmanuel.  If working in the White House isn’t in the cards for you, however, read on: I’ve got three great opportunities for you that were culled from JobMonkey’s free job database. And if none of these gigs are right for you, you can conduct your own extensive search on the database.  It is updated daily and has dozens of new jobs every week. #1. Ski & Ride School Inside Foreman...

Every Thursday, I spotlight a different career path. Given the job crunch that so many of us are experiencing, I’m doing my best to pick areas that are and will continue to be in high demand. Nothing can be 100 percent recession proof, but our Thursday spotlights are areas that still offer a lot of promise — even in these trying economic times. This Thursday, the focus is on Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). As far as recession-proof jobs, it doesn’t get much better than teaching, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  ESL is a particularly promi...

Did you know that JobMonkey has one of the most extensive free databases of continually updated job openings? The database is searchable by region, by field or by key word.  Every Wednesday, I will post three of the newest and hottest jobs on our database.  Maybe your next dream job is right in front of you.  (If not, be sure to check out the database.)  1. Apparel Product Developer, Nike, Beaverton, OR Are you tired of work being a daily drudgery?  Do you wish you could have a little fun at work, not just off-the-clock? If you think you’re more productive when ...

TGIF, huh? I’m planning on fully enjoying my weekend, with apple picking and an art festival.  I’m just hoping the weather holds out. If it doesn’t, I’ve got plenty of good reading to keep me busy, including some of these great stories and posts I found this week: Since we talked about resume writing, I’ve been on the look out for some more helpful info on the topic.  Here’s a great article I found about the Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when writing your resume.  According to this Massachusetts study, the #1 thing people are looking for in an ...

What’s that they say about Disney World?  That it’s the place where dreams come true? Well, for some of you die-hard Disney fanatics (I’m looking at you, so don’t bother hiding your Snow White costume from me!), a job at Disney might be the ultimate dream come true. Disney is located in five countries, with two to four parks at each location. There are plenty of places to work, but could you land one of the coveted jobs? Aside from the run-of-the-mill-theme-park jobs (like food and beverage, custodial, guest relations, maintenance, and merchandise), Disney also ...

The summer is barely over, but if you are a skier, the season is already upon us. The season for finding a ski job, that is. Before the first flake has even fallen, many ski resort employers host fall job fairs. Whether you are a seasoned ski patroller, or a ski bum who wants to make some money while hitting the slopes, these job fairs are a great chance to learn more about the different companies, meet the year-round staff and schedule an interview.  Some employers even make job offers on the spot! Here’s what you can expect from a resort job fair: * Usually held on-site about 2-3...

Did you know that you can search for jobs right on the JobMonkey site? It’s easy: Just go to the field you are interested in and scroll toward the bottom for the link to the job board. I’ll make it even easier for you every Wednesday, by bringing you three of the hottest jobs in JobMonkey’s very large pool of positions. Art Director for AOL Music This new music industry job is for a high-powered, experienced art director who can help the industry’s leading music site continue its success and branch out in new directions as well. The duties of the Art Director inclu...

Each Monday, the JobMonkey blog focuses on an emerging market — a hot job sector where you just might find your dream job. If there is a market you are interested in that we haven’t covered yet, please leave a comment so we can be sure to write about the areas that appeal to you! Imagine spending your days working in the vineyards, cultivating the perfect grape. Or blending an award-winning Cabernet. Or pouring a flawless glass of Sauvignon Blanc as a sommelier. It sounds exciting, exotic and possibly even a little inebriating, right? But jobs in the steadily growing wine indust...