AM 1450 KMMS - Bozeman's News Talk Leader » jobs http://kmmsam.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Montana Youth Facing High Unemployment This Summer [AUDIO] http://kmmsam.com/montana-youth-facing-high-unemployment-this-summer-audio/ http://kmmsam.com/montana-youth-facing-high-unemployment-this-summer-audio/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:25:19 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=159141 According to The World Forum, there are 1.2 billion youth in the world aged 15 to 24. They comprise 17% of the world's population and 40% of the world's unemployed. As summer begins here in Montana, the the unemployment rate for youth age 16 to 24 ranges from 14% to just over 22%.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/montana-youth-facing-high-unemployment-this-summer-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job http://kmmsam.com/employment-laws-you-should-know-before-taking-a-job/ http://kmmsam.com/employment-laws-you-should-know-before-taking-a-job/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162332 All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/employment-laws-you-should-know-before-taking-a-job/feed/ 0 iStockphoto How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term http://kmmsam.com/get-hired-after-being-unemployed-long-term/ http://kmmsam.com/get-hired-after-being-unemployed-long-term/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161866 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:

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/get-hired-after-being-unemployed-long-term/feed/ 0 iStockphoto 5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses http://kmmsam.com/employers-biggest-pet-peeves/ http://kmmsam.com/employers-biggest-pet-peeves/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161041 Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/employers-biggest-pet-peeves/feed/ 0 Creatas 501 Job Postings in Missoula, Job Fair Likely to Return Next Year http://kmmsam.com/501-job-postings-in-missoula-job-fair-likely-to-return-next-year/ http://kmmsam.com/501-job-postings-in-missoula-job-fair-likely-to-return-next-year/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:42:03 +0000 Jon King http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=150746 The first Missoula Jobs Fair since 2009 was held this week, April 25, and offered signs that the economy is turning around.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/501-job-postings-in-missoula-job-fair-likely-to-return-next-year/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of USAGYoungsan 5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion http://kmmsam.com/how-to-get-promoted-at-work/ http://kmmsam.com/how-to-get-promoted-at-work/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=160877 It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We've put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/how-to-get-promoted-at-work/feed/ 0 iStockphoto What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013? http://kmmsam.com/whats-the-worst-job-to-have-in-2013/ http://kmmsam.com/whats-the-worst-job-to-have-in-2013/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:24:40 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=160745 Some fields are better than others.

And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/whats-the-worst-job-to-have-in-2013/feed/ 0 iStockphoto In March, Montana Posted First Net Job Losses Since 2011 http://kmmsam.com/in-march-montana-posted-first-net-job-losses-since-2011/ http://kmmsam.com/in-march-montana-posted-first-net-job-losses-since-2011/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:46:00 +0000 Jon King http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=149041 Montana's unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.6 percent in March, according to new data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/in-march-montana-posted-first-net-job-losses-since-2011/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Tax Credits/Flickr Cake Resignation Letter Is the Best Way to Quit a Job http://kmmsam.com/man-quits-job-with-cake/ http://kmmsam.com/man-quits-job-with-cake/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:32 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://thefw.com/?p=200519 Just about everyone has dreamt about quitting a job in a grand fashion. Not only was Chris Holmes able to pull off a splashy exit from his nine-to-five as a border control agent at London's Stansted Airport, but he was able to do so in a way that should drum up some business for his new endeavor.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/man-quits-job-with-cake/feed/ 0 88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months http://kmmsam.com/march-jobs-report/ http://kmmsam.com/march-jobs-report/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=159559 Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/march-jobs-report/feed/ 0 iStockphoto How College Athlete Graduates Can Make You Money http://kmmsam.com/how-college-athlete-graduates-can-make-you-money/ http://kmmsam.com/how-college-athlete-graduates-can-make-you-money/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:56:33 +0000 Tyler Kechely http://xlcountry.com/?p=185990 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.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/how-college-athlete-graduates-can-make-you-money/feed/ 0 iStock 5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career http://kmmsam.com/how-social-media-affects-your-job/ http://kmmsam.com/how-social-media-affects-your-job/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=159025 While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/senate-endorses-bill-to-curb-illegal-workers/feed/ 0 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Surprising Study Reveals Successful Women Fear Becoming Bag Ladies http://kmmsam.com/women-bag-ladies/ http://kmmsam.com/women-bag-ladies/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:56:10 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158753 Financial security is a goal a lot of women have accomplished, but many still think they're head for the poorhouse.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/women-bag-ladies/feed/ 0 BananaStock What Are the Best Cities for 2013 College Graduates? http://kmmsam.com/what-are-the-best-cities-for-2013-college-graduates/ http://kmmsam.com/what-are-the-best-cities-for-2013-college-graduates/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:16:18 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158467 After getting their diplomas, a lot of college graduates decide to head to the big city to try and make it big.

The question that arises, though, is which city is the right one?

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/what-are-the-best-cities-for-2013-college-graduates/feed/ 0 iStockphoto The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work http://kmmsam.com/five-best-ways-to-get-noticed-at-your-workplace/ http://kmmsam.com/five-best-ways-to-get-noticed-at-your-workplace/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000 Kathy Landin http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158169 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.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/five-best-ways-to-get-noticed-at-your-workplace/feed/ 0 Panel Rejects Bill Dealing with Employee Social Media Passwords http://kmmsam.com/panel-rejects-bill-dealing-with-employees-social-media-passwords/ http://kmmsam.com/panel-rejects-bill-dealing-with-employees-social-media-passwords/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:14 +0000 Associated Press http://xlcountry.com/?p=183085 A House committee has rejected a measure aimed at protecting the social media privacy of employees and job applicants.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/panel-rejects-bill-dealing-with-employees-social-media-passwords/feed/ 0 Scam Uses Fake Department of Labor Letter to Target Montana Businesses http://kmmsam.com/scam-uses-fake-department-of-labor-letter-to-target-montana-businesses/ http://kmmsam.com/scam-uses-fake-department-of-labor-letter-to-target-montana-businesses/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:58:58 +0000 Jon King http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=141105 The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has seen an usually high number of scams targeting Montana business over the past few months. Now a new deception has been discovered.

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]]> http://kmmsam.com/scam-uses-fake-department-of-labor-letter-to-target-montana-businesses/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of erin_johnson/Flickr Lowest Unemployment Rate http://kmmsam.com/vip/codes/bonus-code/lowest-unemployment-rate/ http://kmmsam.com/vip/codes/bonus-code/lowest-unemployment-rate/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:28:21 +0000 Cole http://loyalty.production.townsquaresites.com/?post_type=loyalty_code_bonus&p=117663 Which state has the lowest unemployment rate? Hint: It's really close to Montana! See the answer in this post.

]]> http://kmmsam.com/vip/codes/bonus-code/lowest-unemployment-rate/feed/ 0 Image Source/Getty Images Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7% http://kmmsam.com/february-jobs-report-unemployment-rate/ http://kmmsam.com/february-jobs-report-unemployment-rate/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:22:32 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=157238 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.

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