When I first posted about how to write a killer resume, I wasn’t intending to do a writing workshop for the job searcher. But three weeks later, that’s how it has turned out. First, there was how to write a resume, then cover letter writing, and now this week, I’m putting the spotlight on the […]
What I’m Reading This Week: It’s the Economy (Stupid)
I cannot believe another week has zoomed by. No matter what kind of job you are looking for, I am sure that the constant doom and gloom about the financial markets this week didn’t make matters any easier for you. Hang in there — if there is one cliché I know to be true, it’s […]
Spotlight on Government Jobs
Less than 40 days remain until America’s biggest federal government job gets filled. Of course, assuming you are neither John McCain nor Barack Obama, that’s probably not the kind of government job you are interested in vying for anyway. Still, given that all eyes seem to be on Washington these days, I wanted to take […]
Hot Jobs #3
Welcome to Hot Jobs Wednesday. Each hump day, I’ll be helping you get over the mid-week lull by spotlighting three of the hottest jobs on the JobMonkey job boards. To find more job opportunities, visit our free boards. In the meantime, here are three great positions you may be interested in: #1. Assistant Garage Mechanic […]
Tips for Success: How to Write a Cover Letter
Last week, we looked at six tips for writing a killer resume. Whether you send your resume in a mail box or via e-mail, you need to be sure that you send it with a cover letter. For many job searchers, writing a cover letter can be an incredibly daunting task. Well, take a deep […]
Monday Markets: Green Collar Jobs
You’ve heard of white collar jobs and blue collar jobs. Now there is a third category: green collar jobs. This week, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at green collar jobs — what green collar means, how many green collar jobs are available, and what you need to know to land a green collar job. […]
Friday Link Love
TGIF, huh? I’m planning on fully enjoying my weekend, with apple picking and an art festival. I’m just hoping the weather holds out. If it doesn’t, I’ve got plenty of good reading to keep me busy, including some of these great stories and posts I found this week: Since we talked about resume writing, I’ve […]
Week in Review
Wow, this week just flew by. In case you are just finding us, I wanted to let you know what we’ve been talking about this week. On Mondays, I explore a popular job market and give you the inside scoop on what background, experience and education is required to land one of these positions. This […]