Perhaps the most nerve-racking part of the job search process is the job interview. Despite the nerves, though, you still need to be able to set the right tone and make a great first impression -  all the while deftly answering questions about your experience, skills and “best and worst” qualities. Interviewing can be quite a minefield, actually. But it doesn’t have to be! Follow these nine tips and you are sure to wow ‘em at your next job interview. (Of course, the opposite also applies: If you fail to head this advice, that first impression will probably be your l...

I can hardly believe we are 9 days into 2009. On my weekly perusals of the blogs, I found a lot of New Year’s Resolutions posts — like the one I did here about job seeking resolutions on JobMonkey. It’s interesting to read about the goals others are setting for themselves.  It looks like a lot of Americans are aiming to get their financial and professional lives in order this year — and it couldn’t come at a better time. Here’s a look at some of the better things I’ve read online this week. Hope there is something here that you will connect with as we...