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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

Kathy Landin — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

29 People Who Had ONE Job, And Completely Failed at It

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:09:03 +0000

Sometimes somebody has one job to do…JUST ONE…and they can’t even get it right. These are those times. Here are our favorite examples of the latest internet meme that involves somebody screwing up one simple task. ONE. You had one job, bananas. You had one job, strawberries. You had one job, record store guy. You [...]

How College Athlete Graduates Can Make You Money

Tyler Kechely — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:56:33 +0000

It seems a little preposterous to think that a college athlete can make you money doesn’t it? But I’m not talking about gambling on college sports games during a weekend in Vegas. I’m talking to the business owners of the world and how adding college athletes to your team will benefit you and your business. For four [...]

Senate Endorses Bill to Curb Illegal Workers

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:27:52 +0000

The state Senate has endorsed a bill that would criminalize the employment of illegal immigrants. House Bill 297 would suspend the license of a business that employs illegal immigrants and would allow the prosecution of whistleblowers who provide false reports of illegal labor. The bill passed an initial Senate vote Wednesday along party lines. It [...]

Surprising Study Reveals Successful Women Fear Becoming Bag Ladies

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:56:10 +0000

Financial security is a goal a lot of women have accomplished, but many still think they’re head for the poorhouse. A new poll has found that 49% of women fear they’ll become a bag lady. This news comes despite the fact 60% say they are the breadwinner in their home and 27% earn more than [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

Panel Rejects Bill Dealing with Employee Social Media Passwords

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:14 +0000

A House committee has rejected a measure aimed at protecting the social media privacy of employees and job applicants. Senate Bill 195 would have prohibited an employer from requesting usernames and passwords. The measure had overwhelmingly cleared the Senate. State Sen. Anders Blewett of Great Falls said it would protect employees’ personal lives from unwarranted [...]

Lowest Unemployment Rate

Cole — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:28:21 +0000

Which state has the lowest unemployment rate? Hint: It's really close to Montana! See the answer in this post.

Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:22:32 +0000

The labor market—and the economy overall—is improving, albeit gradually, with employers adding 236,000 jobs in February. That gain brought the unemployment rate down a few ticks from 7.9 percent to 7.7, its lowest point in four years.

Republicans Table Bullock's Job Bill That Would Require 75% of Laborers on State and Local Projects Be Montana Residents

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:03:59 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – A Republican-led committee is rejecting Gov. Steve Bullock’s plan to increase the mandatory hiring percentage of Montana workers on public-works projects in the state. The House Business and Labor Committee tabled House Bill 490 Thursday with an 11-9 vote. The measure would have required that at least 75 percent of the [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Resumes

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:33:18 +0000

In today’s job market, it’s nearly impossible to land a new position, let alone an interview.Â That’s why it’s really important to make sure you stand out from other candidates right off the bat. But how the heck are you supposed to do that with no face time? Take a cue from these clever job-seekers. While [...]

Disturbing Study Reveals Most Companies Ignore Job Applicants

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:17:38 +0000

If you think finding a job is frustrating, prepare to get even more frustrated. A new CareerBuilder survey of nearly 4,000 people found that 75% of job applicants never heard back from the employer they contacted. That astonishing high number is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how people feel about [...]

Will Unemployment in Montana Continue to Fall?

Cole — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:03:57 +0000

Montana's unemployment rate fell to 5.7 percent in December.

Montana Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.7 Percent

Associated Press — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:02:11 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – Montana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.7 percent in December, a rate the state hasn’t seen in nearly four years. The state’s unemployment rate has been on a downward trend since mid-2011, when it was at 7 percent. The national unemployment rate held steady at [...]

Developer Outsourced Work to China So He Could Surf the Web All Day

Donald Deane — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:16:22 +0000

When it comes to dodging work, we tip our hats to an unidentified developer who outsourced his programming duties to a Chinese company while he surfed the internet all day. Brilliant! But imagine if he devoted as much energy to his actual job. Someday, he might've gone somewhere.

WANTED! Radio Station Assistant IT

Cole — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:32:30 +0000

Townsquare Media is looking for a highly motivated entry level “Computer Geek” to join our team. We have a position open for a technically minded person, who will assist our Engineer in a variety of Engineering functions. Applicant MUST have experience with PC hardware/software, troubleshooting and repair. Applicant should have experience working with computer workstations, [...]

What Are the Best New Jobs in America?

Mike Adams — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Pretty much everyone knows how much trouble the economy has had over the last several years creating jobs. But some sectors have been bright spots, with booming growth and solid earning potential, enough to be called the best new jobs in America.

What Are the Best and Worst Jobs for Your Health?

Mike Adams — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:51:53 +0000

Most of us probably never stop to consider if what we do for a living is healthy for us or not. Maybe we should. L. Casey Chosewood, MD, senior medical officer for the Total Worker Health program, says, “Employees need respect, benefits, wellness incentives, and control over their work. What matters equally is the quality [...]