Brrrr, it was cold outside this morning! Those falling temperatures mean fall is upon us… which means, ski season is about to start. If you are in the market for a seasonal job at the slopes this winter, it’s time to get serious about your applications and interviews. There are thousands of positions in Colorado and the western states, ranging from instructors and ski patrol to lift operators and maintenance crews. Most resorts are also looking to beef up their year-round hospitality staff. Channel 9 News in Denver is reporting that winter employment in Breckenridge will swell ...

Happy Hot Jobs Day! You probably know by now that Wednesdays at the JobMonkey are dedicated to bringing you hot job leads. This week, we are all about the ski jobs. Fall hasn’t even officially begun yet, but ski resorts around the country are gearing up for ski season and putting out the call for seasonal ski employees. You can learn more from JobMonkey’s section on Ski & Snowboarding Jobs. 1. Mountain Safety Attendant Job, Breckenridge Resort, Breckenridge, CO Salary: $8.78/hr Employment Dates: NOV 25, 2009 – APR 18, 2010 Breckenridge Resorts is seeking a Mountain Saf...

I love to field questions from our readers. We have had a lot of readers write in recently from abroad, wanting to know about working in the United States. Are you wondering about how to work as a foreign national? You might find some helpful hints in this Mailbag from a German reader wanting to work at Disney World.  And here’s one from an Austrian high school student who wants to work at a U.S. ski resort. Do you have a question for the JobMonkey blog? Email me your questions or leave us a comment below. And hey, remember this Mailbag from a reader in Vermont, wanting to know how t...

On Thursdays, I answer our readers questions about their job search. I love hearing what is on your mind, so don’t be shy — send me an email or leave your question in the comments section. Dear JobMonkey, I’m a 17-year old high school student from Austria. I want to come to the United States next winter after I graduate to work at a ski resort. I have a lot of experience skiing here in the Alps and think I could do a good job. What can you tell me? Sincerely yours, H from Austria Dear H, Thank you for your letter. Your timing is perfect. While we are still in the middle of t...

Did you know that the JobMonkey has a cool job board?  The center features job listings from every imaginable field, all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.  You can run your own search by topic or location any time, day or night.  But on Wednesdays, I make your search even easier by bringing you the three hottest jobs on our recent listings. This Wednesday, I am changing things up just a bit because I wanted to point out a special feature on the JobMonkey that you may not have known about. On the JobMonkey home page, we have links to featured employees. These companies and organiz...

Wow, the first full week of posting at JobMonkey is nearly finished. I’m so enjoying writing about the process of finding your dream job. The only thing missing is you. I’d love to know what you are interested in. What do you need to find your perfect career match? It’s my goal to make this blog work for you, to be about your interests and your questions. So don’t be shy: Speak up! In meantime, I’ve been taking a look at some really diverse markets and offering a few tips of the job-searching trade.  Let’s review: For all you wine connoisseurs out there...

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...

If you live to ski, why not try skiing to live? Believe it or not, you can trade in your briefcase for a set of skis if you land a job at one of North America’s premier ski resorts. Whether you’re looking for seasonal employment or a year-round job, JobMonkey’s Ski area employment section is your lift ticket to the job of your dreams at places like Vail, Aspen, Park City, Stowe and more. Ski resort jobs include positions such as ski instructors and coaches, snowboard instructors, technicians and patrol members, lift operators, retail shop workers and resort staff. ...