Younger workers answer Obama’s call for service

The weak economy is fueling interest in nonprofit jobs.
Even if your varsity jacket is pressed clean and your report card has a 4.0 stamped on it, making the jump from school to your first job can be a tough task these days.
That’s partly because you’re dukin’ it out with workforce veterans for traditional entry-level jobs. [...]

The part-time unemployment pickle

Can part-time workers still collect unemployment benefits?
Here is one more sign of a bad economy: state employment websites are getting more traffic than ever. And just like the stock market, these websites will keep crashing. Just ask job seekers from North Carolina, which recently had to add extra servers to accommodate the surge in traffic.
While [...]

And the hospitality Oscar goes to…

Someone made Sean Penn that sandwich. And it could be you next time.
Who makes sure Brad Pitt’s stunt double doesn’t go hungry while dodging the paparazzi stalking Angelina Jolie’s stand-in? Who ensures Sean Penn has a glass of milk when he’s thirsty? And who’s popping open Red Bulls for weary cameramen on all-night shoots?
Craft services, [...]

Meet the recession crushers

Many big-time companies have taken advantage of economic downturns.
Mortgage refinancers are in demand. Debt collection agencies can’t fill positions fast enough. And Spam – yes, the oft-ridiculed spiced ham treat – has experienced a boom in sales.
There are recession-focused industries. And then there are companies that early in their history, took advantage of tough [...]

Women may overtake men in the American workforce

The return of Rosie the Riveter?
Hidden in the tangled story of our recession is a gender-bending counter punch that may soon have women leading the American workforce.
Women still only make 80 cents to every dollar the average man banks. But while women held about 49 percent of the country’s jobs in November, they may soon [...]

Snag A Job Online

SnagAJob.com CEO Shawn Boyer talks about what makes his site the best job board for people in search of full time, hourly and part time jobs.

Ever wish you could get paid to sleep?

(Maybe you already do.)
Here’s a part-time job so easy, you could do it in your sleep.
(Buh-dum-dum-ching!)
The New Museum, a modern museum in New York City, is looking for women aged 18 to 40 to sleep in a museum exhibit. You heard that right. Artist Chu Yun’s installation piece “This is XX” consists of a woman [...]

Get an online degree for a better job – stat

Going back to school can help you land a high-paying health care job.
Want to find banking or financial jobs these days? The best place to look is the side of a milk carton. And if you’re working at a pet boutique peddling diamond-studded dog collars, you might want to polish up your resume.
Not all [...]

Disney’s now hiring performers

Just want to dance? Here’s your chance
Can you sing? Can you turn somersaults? Do people always say you look just like Prince Charming?
Disney Parks & Resorts just might have a job for you. Each year, Disney launches a sweeping search for performers to entertain their guests and portray classic Disney characters.  These aren’t your [...]