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JobMonkey.com
Volume VIII, Issue #46
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With the summer quietly winding down, those of you who have held a summer job -- as a camp counselor or lifeguard, perhaps -- are getting ready to say goodbye. Seasonal employment provides a great outlet for anyone in need of full-time work ... but not on a year-round schedule. Whether you are a college student or a teacher or just someone needing to make extra cash, seasonal jobs allow you to beef up your income in any season. Learn more about the cycle of seasonal jobs from this week's newsletter so that you can be ready to take advantage of the winter work coming your way soon.

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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

1) Career Advisor: Writing for a Living
2) Spotlight: Cycle of Seasonal Work
3) Around the Monkey: Jobs for Every Season
4) JobMonkey Job Center: Ski Jobs

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CAREER ADVISOR: Writing Jobs
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by Amy Lindgren

If you have considered writing for a living, now is a good time to explore this option. Like any occupation, an exploration of writing careers begins with two key questions: What do employers need when they hire writers? and What are your skills and interests when it comes to writing?

Starting from the employer's perspective, here are a few things to know:

1. Writers can be on staff, on contract, or freelance.

2. Writing for a living can mean writing for all the hours on the job (copy writers, for example), writing some of the time (journalists spend time researching and interviewing as well as writing), or writing in combination with another skill or expertise (for example, health writers know a lot about health issues or may have worked as practitioners).

3. There are different styles of writing: technical, news, feature, public relations, etc.

Now, looking at things from the workers' perspective, the questions are: What kind of writing jobs would you be good at? How many hours of each day do you want to spend writing? Would you prefer to work on a team or independently?

Although you may feel you know the answers to all these questions already, your best bet is to start researching. Researching the market means reading books and Internet sites, but also talking with employers and other writers. Researching your skills and interests means trying different styles of writing and taking classes or internships to see what you're good at.

In the meantime, keep practicing your typing and software skills, as these will be needed in any writing job. And keep writing, to build the habit and strengthen your skills.

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SPOTLIGHT: The Cycle of Seasonal Work
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Whether its a lifeguard job in the summer or ski patrolling in the winter, the cycle of the seasons provides a number of outstanding work opportunities for people in need of a job -- just not year-round.

If you are a student, a school teacher, a stay-at-home mom, or just someone in need of some extra cash, seasonal work is a great solution. Here is a look at the types of jobs available in the summer and the winter, the two biggest times for seasonal employment.

Summer Seasonal Jobs

Next summer's job may seem like a lifetime away right now, but believe it or not, a number of summer camps are already putting out feelers for their senior level staffers. If spending your summer in a camp cabin is not your cup of tea, no worries: the JobMonkey is your inside good to the summer's cool job opportunities.

Want to go off the beaten track? Then how about a job on an Alaskan fishing boat? If gutting a fish isn't your thing, you can still spend the summer in beautiful Alaska as part of the state's robust summer tourism industry.

Also hopping in the summer are national park jobs and theme park jobs. From taking tickets at Worlds of Fun to leading tours along America's backwoods, JobMonkey's selection of summer jobs is abundant, diverse and exciting!

Winter Seasonal Jobs

The thermometer may still read 90 degrees outside, but ski resorts across North America are already starting to gear up for the winter ski season. Ski jobs are one of the largest draws for winter seasonal workers, second only to holiday retail jobs. From premier resorts like Vail, Aspen and Stowe, to the local slopes in towns across the northern United States, ski parks offer dozens of different jobs for anyone who loves the cold.

The JobMonkey is your lift ticket to jobs such as ski instructor, snowboard instructor, ski coach, ski technician, lift operator, ski shop worker, and more. If you are a ski lover, seasonal ski employment is a great way to convert your hobby into income. Come learn all the ins and outs of the ski industry, like where to find temporary housing, how to get certified as an instructor, and what the salary and benefit packages are like for ski workers.

Just remember, whatever your interest, skills and education, seasonal work is a great way to earn good income without having to commit to a year-round job.

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AROUND THE MONKEY: Jobs for Every Season
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The JobMonkey blog loves to spotlight seasonal job opportunities, including teaching you how to find one -- and how to use it to land a full-time job (if that's what you want.) If you are in the market for a seasonal job this winter or even next summer, check out some of these great posts:

Summer Jobs

:: Tree Planting & Forestry Jobs
:: 7 Summer Job Resources
:: Top 10 Benefits of a Summer Job

Winter Jobs

:: Top 5 Tips for Job Hunting During the Holiday Season
:: Top 100 Retailers That Are Hiring (start with this list when looking for a seasonal retail gig)
:: How to Land a Ski Resort Job (here we're answering an Austrian reader's question about working at a U.S. ski resort, but the post is chockfull of tips for anyone interested in a ski job.)

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JOB CENTER REPORT: Ski Area Work
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If you are interested in finding a seasonal job, a great place to start your search is the free job board at JobMonkey. The Job Center enables you to search for your dream job by field, location, or key word. If skiing is your thing, then you will definitely want to check out the dozens of jobs already posted.

And don't forget to check out our featured employers on the JobMonkey home page. We exclusively list jobs for four of the top ski resorts in North America -- plus awesome summer employers such as Seaworld!

 

 

 

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