Another Friday, another week zoomed by.  The financial markets are still in a whacky freefall and unemployment numbers are creeping toward record highs.  The news is rather bleak for you job searchers out there, but there is some hope on the horizon, too. If you’re having trouble finding the silver lining, check out some of these links. Hopefully you’ll find some encouragement and inspiration, so you can hit the pavement running next Monday morning.  In the meantime have a great weekend!  I know I will — it’s a perfect fall day here, cool but n...

Until now, I’ve been focusing on introducing you to JobMonkey’s vast resources about paid employment. Here and there, I have mentioned internships or summer jobs, but even still, most of these opportunities offered some kind of monetary compensation. And let’s face it; money is pretty important if you want to put a roof over your head, food in your belly and gas in your car. But there are times in life when money truly isn’t everything. If you are looking for an incomparable life experience and can afford to take the time to do some incredibly meaningful work that is...