Missoula Jobs Q & A

Looking for jobs in Missoula? Make It Missoula is excited to present our resident expert, Jennifer Shryock, to help Missoulians weave their way through the Missoula jobs environment with confidence. And as Jennifer always is quick to point out — a sense of humor helps, too!

In addition to Jennifer’s regular “Work It” blog here on MakeItMissoula.com, Jennifer will be contributing to the Employment section of this site. Watch for lots to come!

In the meantime, Jennifer is:

Open for Questions!

  • What work-related topics would you like covered?
  • Who would you like to hear from? Which employers? Or politicians or work experts?
  • What do you want to ask them?
  • Is there a job search or work-related situation you aren’t sure how to handle? Or aren’t sure what to say?

Feel free to send your Missoula job search and work related questions or comments to Jennifer@rainmakerresume.com. Then stop back for answers to those questions on upcoming blog posts and additions to this section of the site.

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Dear Graduates (and Undergrads, too):
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Missoula – A River Runs Through It
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Work Wisdom from Age Old Mom-isms
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Work Wisdom from Age Old Mom-isms

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After Your Job Interview–Now What?
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After Your Job Interview–Now What?

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Seth Godin’s Poke the Box: A Review

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The Resume Objective? I Object!
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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 Opening argument: People of the court, I intend to demonstrate that the Resume Objective is outdated, irrelevant, and self-serving.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!

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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
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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

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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
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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

4 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
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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

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