Archive for the ‘Job Hunting with Social Media’ Category
Your Path to Success: 6 Strategies for Hiring IT Talent for Your Business
This guide aims to provide practical strategies for identifying, attracting, and securing top IT talent.... more
A 6-Step Guide to Becoming a Competent Pharmacy Technician
This guide is designed to illuminate the path toward becoming a proficient pharmacy technician.... more
Change Your Career and Change Your Life
Thinking about going on a new job hunt can be daunting, but the rewards are great. Read on to learn more:... more
6 Veteran Tips for Transitioning to Civilian Life
Here are some valuable tips that might help ex-military personnel adjust to ordinary life and make it easier.... more
What To Do After A Major Job Setback
When you suffer a major job setback, here are some of the things you need to do in order to get yourself back on track.... more
How To Effortlessly Leave A Good Impressions And Get The Job You Want
How do you make the best first impression, beyond looks and physique at a job interview, and land that dream job? Here’s how:... more
Your LinkedIn Profile Really Matters – So Get It Noticed
With so much focus on broader social media platforms, LinkedIn often fails to get the attention it deserves, but it’s still the most important place to make an impression if you’re looking for work. ... more
4 Career Opportunities That Guarantee Employment
If you want to start a profitable career but do not know how to go about it, we have curated a list of the top 4 paths that always guarantee employment.... more
Land Your Dream Job – Here’s How to Get Recruiters to Notice You
So, in order to land your dream job, here’s everything you need to do to get recruiters to notice you:... more
How to Gain the Right Business Presence Online
As a business owner, how exactly can your business gain the right online presence?... more
Employers: REGISTER NOW for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair
Skills and talent available! Employers - Register Now for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair, Thursday, April 28 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.... more
Testing, testing…Is this job on?
By CHERY SABOL - Free tests allow employers to score job applicants. At Missoula Job Service, we help employers find workers. And we can Prove It!... more
Missoula Job Service Hosts Mini Job Fairs
Missoula Job Service will host three mini job fairs in the office next week. Local employers are looking for food-service employees, caregivers, cashiers, and warehouse workers.... more
Employers Can Reserve Space Now for Missoula Career Fair
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: Employer registration is under way now for the Missoula Job Service Career Fair, April 21, at the Hilton Garden Inn. Sign-up Now!... more
DIRECTV’s Local Transformation Offers New Job Opportunities to Missoulians
This is a great time to work for DIRECTV. We have one of the best call center environments in the industry and we're expanding our Missoula call center.... more
Employers: Sign Up for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair
Employers, Register NOW for Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair and save! April 24th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Early-bird registration fee is $85; after Monday, the cost goes up to $125.... more
How to Use Social Media to Help Your Job Search
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - While social media can be a very effective tool in your job search it can also threaten your odds of finding employment. ... more
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
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. Can you do more to impress your target employer? What if you could guarantee a second interview?... 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
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
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