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- Stimulus Package to Increase Government Hiring
- By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert
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The federal government will need to hire an additional 200,000 workers over the next three years as a result of President Obama's stimulus plan and additional spending included in his budget plan. That may sound like a lot of jobs, but... Full story
- Stimulus to Fund Thousands of New, Green Jobs
- By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert
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President Obama's economic recovery program could create or save 2.5 million green jobs designing, building and maintaining renewable energy projects and increasing the energy efficiency of schools, homes and federal office buildings.... Full story
- A Look at 15 Celebrities' Previous Jobs
- By Christine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff Writer
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- Picture it: Glamorous Hannah Montana cleaning toilets. Or even more delicious: Smart-mouthed "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell sorting mail. Before they made gazillions and became gossip-rag fodder, many celebrities had regular jobs. Take a look at... Full story
- What Type of Sales Job Is Right for You?
- Ask Yourself These Questions to Find Out
- By Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK Career Coach
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- If you're looking for a sales job, you need to ask yourself one critical question, sooner rather than later: Am I a hunter or a farmer? "A hunter type of salesperson is great at building a client base from the ground up and excels at identifying... Full story
- Go Green at Work
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- Work doesn't just have to be about earning the green -- it can be about being green and helping the environment. While green jobs are certainly on the rise, you don't have to be an environmental engineer or a conservation scientist to make a... Full story
- Stimulus to Spark Construction Hiring
- By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert
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President Obama's economic stimulus will fund 650,000 construction jobs and another 300,000 jobs in materials and equipment supply, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) estimates. But with 1.8 million... Full story
- No Job Is Recession-Proof, but These Finance and Accounting Jobs Come Close
- By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert
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During a recession, the right job is like a bulletproof vest worn during a shoot-out. It won't guarantee you'll survive, but it boosts the chance you won't be taken out. While there's no such thing as a recession-proof job, some finance and... Full story
- Stimulus Act Benefits for the Unemployed
- By Margot Carmichael Lester, Monster Contributing Writer
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- A number of provisions to help the unemployed are included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and here's a list of some of the major benefits. Offerings vary greatly by state, so check with your local unemployment office to find... Full story
