There is no substitute for a solid connection formed in a person-to-person setting when looking for Missoula jobs. Opportunities to network and attend social events around town are prevalent. Community involvement is often the best networking tool when job hunting, in addition to creating a more satisfying Missoula experience for you.
Check out the potential employment resources below – they can help you find a new Missoula job or progress your career:
- Seek out networking opportunities through professional and service groups like Toastmasters, Missoula Greenhorns, and the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network
- Check online resources like LinkedIn and local job boards
- Request referrals — a referral always goes farther than a random resume submission
- Be direct when speaking with people and let them know you are looking for work. Reciprocate by asking what you can do for them (for instance, what kind of client you might send their way), then follow through with assisting them and follow-up regularly
Utilize local resources like the Missoula Job Service, the Missoulian, the Missoula Independent, Craigslist- Check job sites like Monster.com and Indeed.com that post up-to-date job listings
- Consider using services provided by the University of Montana Career Services office
- Attend locally hosted career fairs
- Consult with professional career coaches and life transition coaches
- Improve your job hunting skills by consulting with a resume writer and interview coach such as those provided at Rainmaker Resumes
- Make yourself more competitive by taking local classes at Watercolor, WORD, The Lifelong Learning Center, The University of Montana, or the the College of Technology
- Improve skills by taking internet-based classes or learning from free videos and tutorials available online
- Volunteer your time – it might lead you to a paying job
For more suggestions on landing great Missoula jobs, be sure to review our job hunting tips and other informative pages — they just might help you land a great gig!
