Archive for the ‘Economic Development’ Category

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Aug 5

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Commercial Carpenters, a Maintenance Technician, and a Front-End Leader at a Missoula drugstore.... more

Tempo, Time and Results

By LIZ MARCHI - I think in threes. If you can get three points across that folks remember then you are doing well. So this August I'm thinking about Tempo, Time and Results.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 29

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Clinical Coordinator, CSCT Therapists, and a Receptionist/Data Entry Worker.... more

The Kids Are Not Alright

By CHERY SABOL - While older workers may emerge battle-weary from the recession, will the youngest members of the work force come out permanently scarred?... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 22

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Clinical Coordinator, CSCT Therapists, and a Receptionist/Data Entry Worker.... more

Volunteering for Fun and Employment

By CHERY SABOL - Stymied in your job search? A new study suggests a powerful way to help yourself find a job is to help your community first. Volunteering increases your likelihood of finding work by 27%.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of July 15

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Chief Executive Officer for a local non-profit and Oilfield Drivers.... more

Liz Marchi on Making Room in Life: Less is More

By LIZ MARCHI - Every day I am living and learning, less IS more. I am learning to hit delete to meetings, events and information that don’t really matter. After all, I have a garden to grow.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week July 8

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Resource Specialist, an Entry Level Painter and a Training Coordinator / Data Manager.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week July 1

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Customer-service support techs for internet-based products. ... more

How to Avoid Fraudulent Job Scams

By CHERY SABOL - Fraudulent job scams on the Internet swindle money or personal information out of people made vulnerable by their unemployment. Here are some things to be wary of:... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week June 24

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: a Director of Marketing for a non-profit organization and an Eligibility Specialist for a another non-profit.... more

Making Room in a Gated Community

By LIZ MARCHI - It’s good to stop and get a perspective on what really matters to you. Age robs us of energy and stamina but rewards us with perspective. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | June 17

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: a Web Developer / Systems Analyst for a Bicycle Touring Association and a Director of Facility Operations.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | June 10

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: an Executive Assistant, a Development Director, and Skilled Carpenters and General Laborers.... more

Pivot: Knowing When to Change Direction

By LIZ MARCHI - If you are a lucky rancher, you have a pivot, which waters a lot of ground. In the business world, pivot is one of the terms du jour. If it isn’t working, pivot: change direction, change stra... more

Summer Jobs for Students in Missoula

By CHERY SABOL - School's out for the summer, and the good news according to the Missoula Job Service: there are jobs available for Missoula students. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | June 3

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: a sewing operator, medical receptions/office assistants, and a massage therapist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 27

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An RN Medical Case Manager and a Technician Office Machine Repair Person.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 20

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Animal Control Program Supervisor and a Tree Climber and Trimmer.... more

Legends of Our Own Minds: My 41st High School Mini Reunion

By LIZ MARCHI - I just spent 3 days at the beach with 5 high school girlfriends, some I have known since 1st grade. Geez, is it really all about childhood? I don’t know but it certainly matters.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 13

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: A Dental Assistant, Licensed Journeyman Electrician and a Network Engineer.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 6

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Operations Manger and a Case Manager/Project Coordinator.... more

3 Most Important Things for Finding a Job

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? In my experience at the Missoula Job Service, here are the 3 most important things for finding a job.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 29

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Insurance Account Manger and a Manager/Fund Administrator for a charitable non-profit organization.... more

Local Jobs: What are Employers Looking For?

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - As a local job seeker, do you ever wonder what employers are looking for? Here are some of the most important traits that employers are looking for in potential employees:... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 22

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Laboratory Technicians, a Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Wildland Fire Fighters and a CAD Technician.... more

More than 60 Employers Slated for Western Montana Career Fair on April 25

By CHERYL SABOL - Western Montana's largest Career Fair will be held on Thursday April 25th at the Hilton Garden Inn. Employers...it's not too late to sign up. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 15

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: a Backend Developer, a House Manager, a Salesperson and Swim Instructors and Lifeguards.... more

Things To Do When You Are Bored at Work That Might Help Your Career

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Do you ever feel that you have nothing to do at work? Here is a list of things to do that just might help you overcome your boredom and help further your career:... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 8

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Cable Technicians, a Client Services Administrator, and a Part-time Pressman/Presswoman.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 1

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Summer Program Counselor and a Director for an educational organization.... more

4 Tips For Getting a Job With A Missoula Non-Profit Agency

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Finding the right job in the non-profit sector, is fine, but what about those who want to serve their community? Here are some tips for those of you seeking work at a non-profit:... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 25

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for Fish Processors and an Adult Education Secretary.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 18

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a General Office Clerk, a Chemical Plant Operations Customer Service Specialist, and an RV Salesperson.... more

Volunteering and Hands On learning Opportunities Abound in Missoula

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Are you looking for ways to break into your dream career? Perhaps you should consider volunteering. Missoula offers a wide variety of hands on learning opportunities.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 11

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Casino Manager, a Certified Music Instructor, and a Computer Software Engineer.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 4

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Customer Service Specialist, a Development Coordinator, and an entry level Counselor I.... more

2013 Tourism Outlook is Bright for Western Montana

By Justin Franz - More tourists are coming to Montana and spending more money, according to 2012 data and 2013 is looking even better.... more

5 tips For Finding Meaning and Happiness at Work

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - While employment doesn’t necessarily mean fulfillment every minute, here are 5 tips that might help you find joy and happiness in your job. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 25

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Tree Climber/Trimmer, and Executive Director of a non-profit, and Logistics Specialist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 11

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Children's Counselor and an On-Call Dental Assistant.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 5

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Employment Specialist and a test for openings at the Missoula Police Department.... more

How to Quit your Job Gracefully

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - When you quit your job gracefully you'll have better chances of good references and finding a new job. Here are some tips for doing it right.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 28

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Licensed RN/LPN, a non-profit office manager & a Front Counter Glass Salesperson... more

Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops

By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 21

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Ecologist/Photo-Interpreter and a Dually-Licensed Clinician.... more

Get Tips to Snag a Job from the Missoula Job Service

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The Missoula Job Service is offering a free seminar about tips to snag a job on Wednesday, January 23, from 2-4 p.m.... more

Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend

By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more

Calling All Businesswomen: Join the MBN Annual Symposium

Sarah Calhoun, founder of Red Ants Pants, will be the keynote speaker at the Montana Businesswomen's Network Annual Symposium on January 26.... more