Just a quick post on the 4th of July eve. I couldn’t believe how many banks, stores, doctor offices, etc. are already closed for the holiday weekend. Personally, I’d rather have Monday off than Friday, but I guess I shouldn’t complain about a long weekend! In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to offer you […]
Job Layoffs Takes a Turn for the Worse
The economic recession took a turn for the worse last month, according to a Labor Department report released today. There was a net loss of 467,000 jobs in June, up from the 365,000 losses that economists were predicting. In May, the layoff rate had slowed significantly to 322,000 jobs lost. This month’ figures mark the […]
Hot Jobs 43: Resort Jobs
It’s Wednesday here at the JobMonkey, which means it’s time for our weekly installment of Hot Jobs. In case you’re not familiar with our Wednesday tradition, once a week I post three of the hottest job leads from the JobMonkey Job Center. The Job Center is a free resources for job seekers, with hundreds of […]
Worst Job Advice You Ever Got
Are you looking for a job? Then you must check out this awesome column by Liz Ryan. She shoots down ten of the most commonly proffered, but worst job tips around. Here’s a look at a few of my favorites: Don’t Wrap It Up Ryan tells readers to ignore anyone who suggests that you don’t […]
Online Learners Achieve Success
We reported back in March that enrollment in online degree and professional certification programs is booming during the economic recession. For those who have been laid off (or fear being laid off), working on an online degree has proven to be an easy and convenient way to enhance their resumes while still having plenty of […]
Career Training Goes Virtual
Is your career stagnating? If you have a job crisis, some online career training may be just what the doctor ordered. Online classes let you get the training your career demands at a pace you can handle. JobMonkey’s newest section on Career Training is the perfect place to start your quest. It offers dozens of […]
Hot Jobs 42: Nursing Jobs
It’s a scorcher out there! But it’s even hotter in here (hahaha) with these red hot jobs this week! All punning aside, as you probably know by now, Wednesday is Hot Jobs day here at the JobMonkey blog. That’s when I post three hot new job openings from our job database at the JobMonkey Job […]
Tuesday Tips: Top 10 Resources for Working Abroad
Do you find yourself longing for new horizons? Are you happiest when packing up a bag and planning a big trip? If you want to ditch the 9-5 job search and head out on the open road to adventure, here are 10 great resources to help you plan the experience of a life time — […]