Welcome to Hot Jobs! Each Wednesday, I put the spotlight on three of the hottest new job listings from the JobMonkey Job Center. Here’s a great little video explaining how to make the most out of JobMonkey’s job searching resources.  The Job Center is updated daily, so if you haven’t visited our database of free job listings today, you should! Today I am featuring animal jobs and summer jobs… including summer jobs with animals! I hope you find something you are looking for here! 1. Zoo Camp Instructor, Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is...

Unless you have been living in a cave for the last 18 months, you know that our country is in a major recession. What that means for you, whether you are 16 or 66, is that your job is less secure — and a new job is going to be harder to come by. For teenagers looking for a summer job, the pressure is especially intense. There are fewer jobs than normal, and each one is being fought over by a far greater number of applicants. There is some good news in this whole mess: There are a growing number of programs, many of which are funded by the federal government, to aid 14 to 24 year olds ...

Summer jobs for high school students and young adults are getting a boost from Stimulus Bill funding. A series of recent articles from papers around the country are reporting tens of thousands of dollars (and in some cases millions of dollars) pouring into local community employment programs. In El Paso, Texas, for example, three thousand 14 to 24 year olds from low-income families can earn $6.55 to $7.25 an hour for working or getting classroom job training this summer. Similar programs are happening in Portage County, Ohio and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. And in Kent County, Michigan, ...

Salon.com ran a great piece this week with advice for teenagers looking for a summer job. The article acknowledges that Yes, it is tougher than ever before to find a summer job if you are a high school or college student. You are suddenly competing with recent college grads and the growing ranks of unemployed workers, whose experience will likely trump your enthusiasm. That doesn’t mean, however, that you throw in the towel and resign yourself to watching soap operas all summer-long. The bottom line: You need to get creative and think like an entrepreneur. If you want an internship wi...

Are you a high school or college student looking for a summer job? You might be feeling overwhelmed right about now with all the news that summer jobs are hard to come by in ‘09. It’s true that tough economies equal fewer jobs and more competition for them. But that doesn’t mean you are doomed to a summer of pathetically watching soap operas. You can still land a great summer gig if you follow these seven golden rules of job searching: 1. Work on your resume. Even if you lack on-the-job experience, you can demonstrate leadership and community activism through school activi...

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...

CNN Money is reporting that graduate students are finding that summer jobs and internships, once a main stream to full-time employment, have all but dried up. According to the article, on-campus recruiting is down more than 10% this winter. Whereas summer job and internship offers are typically made in the fall, employers are now holding back due to economic concerns. “[Employers] don’t know what’s happening six months from now,” said Pamela Bierman Mittman, the assistant dean of career services at New York University’s Stern School of Business, “this year t...

Happy Sunday! I’m sneaking in some link love right under the weekend wire this late Sunday evening. It seems that winter cannot end fast enough here, at least not for my perpetually sick household. Hopefully you are having better health this weekend! Here’s the quick and dirty version of what I’ve been reading this past week. Lots of great stuff! >> Preparing for the Worst @ Girls Just Wanna Have Funds The “girls” have some succinct advice on how to get your financial ducks in a row if you are expecting a layoff. (In fact, they have lots of good ideas, ev...

Are you a college or high student looking for a summer job? The time to start your search is now. Be sure to check out JobMonkey’s featured employers, like Sea World in San Diego, California; Yellowstone General Stores in Bozeman, Montana; and the Alaska Princess Tours Cruise Line. All of these companies offer great summertime employment options. Now, in addition to being a great way to earn money during your vacation, many summer jobs offer a host of other benefits* — many of which last a longer than your paycheck will. Here are ten of the top benefits of getting a summer job: 1.Â...

If looking for a full-time job is the furthest thing from your mind, then pull up a beach chair for JobMonkey’s section on Summer Employment. Maybe you’re a high school or college student, maybe you need a break from the 9-5 grind, or maybe you’re just looking for a new direction in life. Whatever it is you want from a summer job, JobMonkey can help you get it. The site specializes in helping people who love to travel and seek out adventure. Check out Summer Jobs for insight, tips and suggestions on finding the perfect summer gig. ...