Archive for the ‘Employment Resources’ Category
Getting Fired – The Charlie Sheen Guide
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. So the first lesson we learn about career transition from Charlie Sheen is one you already knew. No matter how good you are at what you do or even how much money you earn for an organizati... more
The #1 Way to Get Fired—Don’t Make This Mistake!
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. If you’re looking for ways to get fired, any of those previously mentioned will surely work. But the sure-fire way to get fired or to eliminate your chances of getting hired......... more
Dear Graduates (and Undergrads, too):
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. At commencement last weekend, the esteemed Tom Brokaw gave excellent advice: "It's a lot tougher now to make a buck, but making a difference has its own rich reward."... more
Missoula – A River Runs Through It
Missoula - a river does indeed run through it. In 1992, the Oscar-winning feature film A River Runs Through It brought notoriety to a town in the Pacific Northwest and the world was introduced to Missoula, Mon... more
Work Wisdom from Age Old Mom-isms
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Remember those words of wisdom your mother always said? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’ve compiled some of the quotes I’ve heard over the years from Moms—not only are they great advic... more
After Your Job Interview–Now What?
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Congratulations! You survived your job interview. It’s time to head to your favorite happy hour and celebrate, leaving your fate in the hands of the hiring gods, right? Cheers! But wait.... more
Seth Godin’s Poke the Box: A Review
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Seth Godin’s latest book is called Poke the Box. It is a quick and worthy read that will infuse innovation and energy to your job search.... more
The Resume Objective? I Object!
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Opening argument: People of the court, I intend to demonstrate that the Resume Objective is outdated, irrelevant, and self-serving. Rather than waste prime resume real estate with an Objec... more
2,500 New Missoula Jobs!
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. To ensure the economic vitality of our best place, Mayor Engen launched the five-year Best Place Project in February 2010. The Project is a public-private partnership focused on “smart, ... more
Q & A: Tips for Teens’ First Resume
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. I was recently asked "Do have any helpful tips for teens with no previous work experience who are writing their first resume?" My #1 piece of advice is: Focus on the skills you bring to th... more
Queen of Anything — Teen Career Talk
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. What do you get when you mix 200 high school young ladies, 30 area business women, and magic wands galore in the UC ballroom for a day? The answer is: Queen of Anything!... more
3 Simple Steps to an Effective Introduction
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Job seekers are often shy. Or scared. They might be skilled in many social situations, but when it comes to networking and their job search, many become verklempt.... more
Congratulations to the 2011 Employers of Choice
By JENNIFER SHYROCK. Last week the Missoula Job Service Employers' Council honored the Missoula Federal Credit Union and Mismo Gymnastics as the winners of the 2011 Employer of Choice Awards. This annual award ... more
4 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Every day, I see job seekers make mistakes in their job hunt. Many of them are basic proofreading resume bloopers. In order to help you avoid them, I’ve compiled a short list of four av... more
Q & A: Job Search – New to Missoula
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. So you’re ready to contribute to Missoula’s improving economy, but where is an industrious job seeker to start? In addition to online job lists, we’ve included links to help you sta... more
Missoula Job Service – Workforce Matchmakers
In our very first Work It Video, I told you I planned to interview employers and employment experts in order to share with you Missoula Job Seekers some of the resources available to help make your job hunt a s... more
The Job Interview: It’s Not Coffee Talk
Video Blog By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Allow me to share a secret about the job interview: It’s not coffee talk. Every question an interviewers asks is to determine two things: can you do the job and can you work w... more
Jen’s Video Blog – Job Tips
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Work It Video Blog - Episode 1... more
Holiday Networking – All I Want for Christmas is a Job!
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. As the holiday season skates along, it might be tempting to steer your sleigh away from your job hunt, with good intentions of re-starting in the New Year. ... more
The Interview: Simple Steps to Success
"Work It" Blog by Jennifer Shryock. It’s the big day! I hope you were able to get a good night’s sleep, but if not, don’t fret.... more
How to be Happy at Work
By JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Studies on what makes people happy reveal that it doesn't have much to do with material goods or even high achievement; it seems to whittle down to your outlook on life and the quality of y... more
Before Your Job Interview—For Your Best Performance, Prepare
11/15 "Work It" blog by JENNIFER SHRYOCK. Congratulations, you've scheduled your job interview! Now get right to work preparing for it. The most successful job candidate shows up for the interview already worki... more
The Magic of Networking: What I Learned from My Fairy Godmother
11/3 "Work It" Blog by Jennifer Shryock. One way I can serve this community is to share my experience with you. I invite you to send in your work-related questions and I will answer them or I will find the answ... more
Entrepreneurial City
Dreams of being an entrepreneur? Look no further than Missoula as your new business home. Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Launch a Business by CNNMoney.com in the small metro area category, Missoula i... more
Missoula History
The first inhabitants of the Missoula area were Native Americans from the Salish tribe. They called the area “Nemissoolatakoo,” which translates roughly to “river of ambush," and eventually gave rise to... more
Commercial Airlines
Missoula’s continuous growth during recent years has lead to increased demand for air service in and out of town. The Missoula International Airport has made great strides to increase capacity by offering inc... more