If you are looking for a job, you know that these are turbulent times. It can be super depressing, when all you hear in the media are the hardship stories. But the truth is, there are personal stories of triumph out there, too. You just have to know where to look. Finding inspiration just got a lot easier, thanks to CNN Money’s new Facebook group called Hired! Hired! started out as a weekly column, which is how I came to find the CNN Money group. (Check out this awesome story about a fashion buyer who lost her company, but found a new calling — all in less than 6 months.) With n...

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 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’ve seen you talk a lot of networking online to help find a job, but I really don’t know how that’s supposed to work. I signed up for accounts on LinkedIn and Twitter, like you suggested, but now what? Thanks, James in Vermont Dear James in Vermont, Thanks for your letter! You know, using online networking to find a job is a lot like job networking in person...

If you are looking for a new job or just want to stay on top of the rapidly changing job market, here is a list of the best 10 people to follow on Twitter*. (What? You’re not on Twitter yet? Head on over there to get yourself an account and start tweeting! It’s fun, but even more important, it’s a great way to network.) *in no particular order 1. Lindsey Pollak (@lindseypollak) – You know I love Lindsey, because I’m always linking to her posts. She is the author of the book Getting from College to Career and a regular contributor to ABC News on Campus 4. She...

TGIF dear readers! The blogosphere has been a buzz this week with job search news and advice. Here’s a look at some of what I’ve been reading this week. If you’ve read a job-related article or blog post this week that you want to share, please do so in the comments section! >> The Keys to Landing a Job This Summer @ The Campus Buzz Yes, it’s still cold outside, but if you’re in the market for a summer job, now is the time to find it. Especially given the dire news that summer job opportunities (like the rest of the job market) are a bit dried up this yea...

I wrote last week about the critical importance of networking in finding your next job. While nothing can replace real-life interaction with friends and friends of friends, the growing world of social networking is a bastion of opportunity you might want to tap as well. There are a host of social networking sites, including LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace, but some are better than others for finding a job (as opposed to locating new friends). Here’s a look at the inner workings of LinkedIn, which is widely viewed as one of the best sites for professional networking. How does LinkedIn w...