Dollar Matters: Get a Job!

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Summer time means the search for seasonal jobs. And, of course, many of us are still searching for jobs as a result of recent lay offs and job losses. There are also plenty of folks looking for a general career change. If you are interested in getting a job, here are some great posts from around the PF blogosphere:

Five “Jobs” for Children

Xin Lu over at Wise Bread offers some great insight into “jobs” that children can do to make a little extra money. Some of the ideas include couponing, recycling and yard sales. Help your child learn the value of a dollar.

Youth May Find It Hard To Find A Job This Summer

If your teen is looking for a job, it might be difficult. Resume Blog offers a look at why summer jobs are scarce this year, and what you can do to remedy the problem and include your chances of summer employment success.

About to Lose Your Job? Here’s What to Do with Your Money

Are you vulnerable to lay offs? If so, Quizzle has some helpful ideas for what to do if you expect to be laid off soon. Now is the time to make money changes.

How to Find a Summer Job

Alison Doyle provides a great resource for summer jobs. This guide at About.com is a perfect help for anyone looking for summer employment.

Pros and Cons of Long-Term Employment

Interested in finding long-term employment? Fiscal Fizzle looks at the ups and downs of being employed long-term.

Got Fear? How To Overcome Fear of A Career Change

Charlene at Natural Career explores some of the fears that can come with a career change. If you are afraid to take the plunge, this post might be just the thing to help you get beyond your career change fears.

I’ve Lost my Job and Can’t Make Credit Card Payments. What Do I Do?

Ask Mr. Credit Card offers a great guest post related to credit card payments. If you’ve lost your job, here is some helpful advice on your options related to meeting your credit card obligations.