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JobMonkey.com
Volume VIII, Issue #32
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The weather is warming and we bet you are anxious to get outside and enjoy that sunshine! If you work in a windowless cubicle, your office space probably becomes less and less appealing at this time of year. Why not make a change...today? Check out our list of Top 10 Outdoor Jobs and open a window to a fulfilling outdoor career.

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1) Career Advisor: Job Search for Veterans
2) Spotlight: Top 10 Outdoor Jobs
3) Around the Monkey: Outdoor Jobs on the Net
4) JobMonkey Job Center: Outdoor Job Opportunities

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CAREER ADVISOR: Job Search for Veterans
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by Amy Lindgren

If you're a veteran, you already know some of the challenges facing military personnel as they leave the service. First there's the housing issue - after several years under Uncle Sam's roof, now you have to decide where to lay your head.

Then there's everything from health care to college degree completion, not to mention job search. Ah, job search in a recession - as if you didn't have enough to deal with. In fact, some vets are re-enlisting for just that reason. Going back in can provide income stability while waiting for the economy to improve.

If re-upping isn't your cup of tea, however, you'll have to make peace with the job market as it is. You don't have to go it alone, however. Following are some web sites to give you a head start.

www.CareerOneStop.org/MilitaryTransition
The Military section of a site sponsored by US Department of Labor

www.usajobs.opm.gov
Official job site of the Federal Government for Federal Employment

www.MilSpouse.org
Employment resources for military spouses

www.gijobs.net
The online version of the magazine G.I. Jobs

www.servicelocator.org
This site will help you to find the state workforce center nearest you; every workforce center has one or more Veteran's Employment Representative offering customized assistance to job seekers with military backgrounds.

dod.jobsearch.org
Job search assistance from the Department of Defense

www.acinet.org/acinet/moc
Military-to-civilian occupation translator

www.taonline.com/
Transition assistance for military personnel.

www.GIBill.com
Information on college financial aid and related education benefits for service members.

In addition to these job-based web sites, you can find resources for other issues by contacting Military OneSource: 800-464-8107 or www.militaryonesource.com.

Good luck, happy Memorial Day, and thanks for your service.

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SPOTLIGHT: Top 10 Outdoor Jobs
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Are you tired of being cooped up inside all year round? Do you want to get outside and enjoy some hard work in the warm sunshine? If the answer is yes, then this list of Top 10 Outdoor Jobs is for you! From SCUBA diving instructor to dude range wrangler to professional dog walker, there is a job here that's perfect for you!

# 1. SCUBA Diving Jobs
Just imagine: As a professional SCUBA diver, you would get to explore an underwater world of adventure and beauty every single day. And not only would you enjoy incomparable views everyday, you would earn a salary you could brag about. When is the last time you did that about your cubicle job? SCUBA diving jobs range from instructor to HAZMAT diver to underwater photographer.

#2. Dude Ranch Wrangler Jobs
Do you love horses? Are you an ambitious, hard working, personable individual with riding experience? Do you have horse care knowledge, plus camping and field cooking experience? If you answered yes to these questions, then a job a dude ranch wrangler may be in your future. Wranglers round up, groom and tack, and train ranch horses. They can also take ranch guests out on breakfast rides, moonlight rides, and overnight pack trips. Whatever their job duties, wranglers are in for the adventure of their lifetime.

#3. Sightseeing Guide Jobs
If you're a travel aficionado, you might love a job as a sightseeing guide. Since travel destinations change frequently, guides must be willing to study continually and stay up to date on new narration. Tour companies typically provide their own training, but prefer guides with public relations and/or customer service experience -- along with a winning personality and, of course, a love for travel.

#4. Park Ranger Jobs
Park rangers have the ultimate outdoor job: They hike, maintain trails, and teach the public about the great outdoors. Most rangers not only work in parks, they live there, too. Rangers typically start out as park volunteers or summer employees, and many also have an educational background in education, biology or forestry.

#5. National Park Lodge Jobs
If you want to quickly break out of your office job and be surrounded by the serenity of nature, consider working for a park concessionaire. These private, service-oriented companies provide services to national park guests, ranging from dining and overnight accommodations to shopping and recreation. Most concessionaire jobs are seasonal, typically running from late spring through early fall.

#6. Forester Jobs
Foresters play a major role in managing, protecting and restoring forest resources. Their specific duties will vary depending on their employer, location and situation, but most foresters are responsible for annual forest management programs. Some lead wildfire management activities as well. In addition to past work experience and an educational background in biology or ecology, foresters must also enjoy working outdoors and be physically fit in order to withstand rough terrain and challenging weather conditions.

#7. Vineyard Manager Jobs
If you are a wine lover who also has a passion for being outdoors, then a job as vineyard manager may be perfect for you. The vineyard manager is responsible for the entire grape growing process, from training and supervising harvesters to monitoring grape health. The position is not entry level; managers typically have at least five years of viticulture experience plus a Bachelor's degree in a related field. All of this investment does pay off -- the median salary for a vineyard manager is $80,000 annually.

#8. Alaska Deckhand Jobs
It doesn't get more adventuresome than working on a fishing boat off the shores of Alaska. Whether you are employed on a factory trawler or a small salmon gillnetter, you will be a part of a hardworking crew, earning a potentially huge salary. Your incentive to burn the midnight oil will be your own bottom line. Most deckhands earn a percentage of their vessel's total take -- so the more your catch, the greater your salary at the end of the summer. Most summer positions for '09 have already been filled, but if you are interested in setting sail for Alaska, check out JobMonkey's complete list of offshore employers at AlaskaJobFinder.com.

#9. Dog Walker Jobs
If you love dogs and welcome a good long jaunt in the park, then why not consider a job as a professional dog walker? The only job requirements are being physically fit and having a good relationship with man's best friend. If you have experience in marketing or communications that could be a major plus, since it will help you to promote your new entrepreneurial venture. Pro dog walkers in major cities can earn as much as $30-50/hour -- not bad for a walk in the park!

#10. Ordinary Seaman Jobs
If you would like to set sail on an ocean of adventure, then consider a job as an ordinary seaman. This apprentice position is a great way to start a career at sea. The primary responsibility for an OS is vessel maintenance and sanitation. Once promoted to Able Bodied Seaman, an OS will also stand at bridge helm. The salary of an OS can vary greatly, depending on the type of vessel on which you serve. At the top end, the OS can earn up to $100/day, plus living expenses, which are fully covered while at sea. Most Ordinary Seamen work a fixed two-week "on", two-week "off" rotation.

Want to learn more about outdoor job opportunities? See JobMonkey's section on jobs at national and state parks.

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AROUND THE MONKEY: Outdoor Jobs on the Net
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If you want to learn more about seasonal and year-round outdoor jobs, check out the JobMonkey blog. Here are some good posts to start with:

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JOB CENTER REPORT: Outdoor Job Opportunities
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Are you looking for a job that will take you outdoors? Then come visit the JobMonkey Job Center, where we feature thousands of jobs from around the country -- and the world, including a number of exciting outdoor adventure opportunities. The Job Center is updated daily and is a free for job seekers.

 

 

 

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