Happy Wednesday — AKA Hot Jobs Day! Every Wednesday, I feature three of the hottest job leads from our free Job Center. (If you haven’t visited the Job Monkey Job Center lately, you should! It’s an awesome free resource for job seekers in search of an adventure — and a paycheck.) This week, I am spotlighting casino jobs. If you’re not sure you have what it takes to work with the high rollers, come visit the JobMonkey to learn more about casino and gaming jobs. 1. BARISTA Job – Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, IN Think you have to live in Vega...

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 from around the world, in every imaginable field. Leads are updated daily, so be sure to check back frequently. And if you haven’t already become a registered user (it’s free!), take a moment to do so. It’s the best way to take full advantage of the Job Center. This week...

Welcome to Hot Jobs! Unless this is your first visit to the JobMonkey blog, you probably know by now that every Wednesday is Hot Jobs Day. What that means is this: I post three of the hottest new job listings from the JobMonkey Job Center and you either apply for one of them… or get enticed to go check out the Job Center for yourself. So tell us: Are you looking for a new job? Have you been to the Job Center yet this week? We have an extensive database with thousands of job opportunities around the country — and the world. It’s updated daily, and it’s completely free...

Yesterday, I delved into the sometimes scary subject of employment background checks and credit reports. You know, the ones that potential employers will likely run on you before making you a job offer. Gone are the days when an employer would half-heartedly check your references. Today, employers are going gangbusters to make sure that they have the best fit for their company… and part of being the best fit means being low-risk. You may be worried that past indiscretions or poor judgment could cost you dearly. What can you do to protect yourself? Here’s a look at some advice from t...

The casino industry in Las Vegas and Atlantic City has been hit hard by the economic recession. But business is booming at casinos in Pennsylvania, according to this AP article from Forbes magazine. Since Pennsylvania legalized gambling, the state has become home to seven casinos — and one more is slated for its grand opening in May. The $743 million Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is the pet project of billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson. He says that despite the recession, these Pennsylvania gambling establishments should be able “hold their own”. If you want to learn ab...

Wow, it’s Wednesday already. If this is your first time joining us, welcome to Hot Jobs! Every Wednesday, I post three of the most recent job opportunities listed in JobMonkey’s job center. If you are looking for a job, the job center should be your first stop. The job center features job openings from around the country and the world — updated daily and completely free to job seekers. This week, I have a real menagerie of gigs, including a casino job, an account executive, and a diesel truck and trailer mechanic. #1. Poker Dealer Job, Silver Dollar Casinos, Renton, WA Cas...

Gosh, can you believe there have already been 25 weeks worth of hot job announcements?! If you have been with us since the beginning, I have a good feeling that your dream job is right around the corner. In this economy, a job search can take a bit longer. According to the stats I have read, in a “normal” economy, the average job search takes two to four months, depending on the industry. Here’s an interesting blog post about how our current economy is changing people’s expectations. In short, the average person now assumes it will take four to seven months to find a...

Are you looking to change your fortune? There’s no better place to get lucky than at a casino.  From traditional to Native American to online, casinos provide a host of job opportunities, including dealers, pit clerks, slot technicians and casino surveillance officer. In JobMonkey’s Casinos & Gaming Jobs section, you can learn everything you need to know to get lucky in the gaming industry. ...