No one likes to be stuck inside during a beautiful summer day. One of the best-kept secrets in the job-hunting world is that you don’t need to wear a tie or even sit in an office all day to make a relatively hefty salary. Outdoor jobs can be awesome year-round, and there’s no better reminder […]
How to Sell on EBay
If you are looking for a way to make a little extra money, have you ever thought about selling stuff on eBay? I know, just the thought of it probably conjures up images of some crazy lady with a house filled with tcatchkes. But I’ve been reading this blog called My Dear Trash, which has […]
Working Abroad in a Changing Economy: Tips for Working Overseas in Tough Economic Times
If you are visiting JobMonkey.com because you are just beginning your search for a job abroad, congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting adventure in a foreign country. Just beginning to search for an overseas job can be overwhelming, but there are plenty of resources to help you find the perfect job abroad.
It is impossible to turn on the news or open a newspaper without seeing warning signs about trouble in the world economy. We receive word from countries like Spain and Greece about austerity measures and near financial collapse. But the truth is that an uncertain economy should not keep you from looking for work opportunities in foreign countries.
Make History with a Federal Government Job
History is constantly in the making in Washington, and never before has that been more apparent than in the past several months, with major legislation addressing topics like health care reform and the military’s Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell policy. Behind every bill is a team of government workers. Did you know that the government employs over […]
Want to Travel the World? Become a Wedding Photographer
People interested in traveling the world may not think of wedding photography as a career field right off the bat, but the truth is that destination weddings are extremely popular option for brides and grooms – and they’ll often pay to take their favorite photographer along for the ride. Wedding season is in full swing […]
Feeling Trapped at Work
There’s nothing like awful unemployment figures to make you feel committed to your current job. Not loyal or happy, perhaps, but committed. Who would leave a job when new ones are so hard to find? The problem with this very grownup line of thinking – besides that it’s probably right – is that it can […]
Summer Camp Job Facts & Figures
With summer right around the corner, I wanted to share some cool facts & figures about working at summer camps. Did you know that camp enrollment — both sleep-away and day camps — has increased approximately 10% a year over the last decade? More campers mean more jobs for camp counselors! Did you know that […]
Job Search Advice for New College Graduates
Yup, it’s tough out there. There are hardly any jobs it seems, for the new college or high school graduate. Unemployment in this demographic tops 25% in some areas, with little hope for improvement, at least for the near future. What’s a young adult to do? Get a job anyway. That sounded kind of clueless, […]