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If you require additional assistance, please contact your local Job Service office or wsdwebmaster@mt.gov
For best results, please print these pages out and use as you go through the registration process online.
GETTING STARTED
- Go to ‘ jobs.mt.gov’ NOTE: Do not enter ‘www’ before the web site address.
SEARCH JOBS WITHOUT REGISTERING
- You may look at the jobs without registering with jobs.mt.gov. Clicking on this area will allow you to view the job information and requirements without entering any personal information. However, to see How to Apply for the majority of jobs you will need to login and register with this site.
NEW USERS
- If you are a new user, click on ‘ Job Seekers sign up here’ on the left hand side of the screen.
- Create User Name and Password .
- This must be a unique user name between 4-11 characters or numbers.
- If you want to use your name as a user name, try your full name or with initials, etc. If you enter ‘Nancy’ as a user name, it is more than likely already being used.
- The user name and password are case sensitive. Words must be typed in the exact same way each time including spaces, lower case and capital letters. (i.e. NANCYESMITH or nancyesmith or NancyESmith)
- Enter SSN with NO dashes
- Enter birth date with 2-digit month, 2-digit day and 4-digit year with slashes in between dates (Ex. 10/18/1966)
NOTE : Employers CANNOT view your Social Security Number, Birthdate, Race, Disabilities, or other confidential information when viewing your resume. Confidential information is being collected for statistical purposes only and will not affect the services you receive.
REGISTERED USERS
- If you have already registered online, enter your user name and password. Remember this is case sensitive. Words must be typed in the exact same way each time including spaces, lower case and capital letters. (i.e. NANCYESMITH or nancyesmith or NancyESmith).
- If you have forgotten your user name or password, you can reset it by clicking on ‘ Forgot User Name / Password ’ underneath the login box.
NOTE : We do have your user name on your file in our office, if needed, but we do not have access to your password.
ENTERING INFORMATION
** Be sure to enter ALL information in the Seeker Info, Employment, Education, Skills and Vet/Misc. tabs ** This will allow you to view referral information ( How to Apply) on jobs you are qualified for. Some employers request that only qualified applicants be allowed to view their referral instructions. If you do not enter all of your information, your name might not come up when either our office or individual employers do a job search.
NOTE : If you click on How to Apply and it states you are not qualified, look at the qualifications you are missing and decide if you meet these qualifications. If you do, you will need to enter this information in your file before you can receive referral instructions.
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HOME
JOB SEARCH
- You can enter a job order number or a keyword in this field. To search by Workforce Center, Zip Code, County or Regions, please go to the Search tab in your file.
- Make sure to use your mouse to click on the search button after entering your job order number or keyword. If you hit [enter] on your keyboard, this will just take you to the search page.
- If you have a job order number from our office or online, enter it in this field to bring up the job description.
- You can also enter a keyword such as construction, truck driver, etc. to bring up jobs that match throughout the state of Montana.
VIEW RESUME
- Once your information is entered, you can check your file by clicking ‘View resume’ on the left hand side under your name and address.
- This is what employers will view if you choose for employers to view your information in the Seeker Info tab and your file comes up in their search.
- Make sure your entries are error-free and adequately represent your experience and qualifications.
NOTE: Employers CANNOT view your Social Security Number, Birthdate, Race or other confidential information when viewing your resume.
RECENT REFERRALS
- Shows a list of referrals you have received or looked at recently
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SEARCH FOR JOBS
Once ALL information has been entered, you can begin searching for jobs that you qualify for.
You can search by County, by Workforce Center or by Region.
Zip Code
- Click here to search by zip code. This will only include jobs within this zip code.
Within ___ miles of Zip Code
- Click here to include areas within a certain mile range of this zip code.
County
- Click on a county in the map to see jobs posted in that county in the last week. If no jobs are found in that county, you will need to do another search.
Workforce Center
- Click on a Job Service Workforce Center's name in the map to see jobs posted in that Job Service Workforce Center in the last week. This will include all areas covered by this Workforce Center.
Region
- Click on a region in the map to see jobs posted in that region in the last week.
Enter words to search for in jobs
- If you have a job order number from our office or online, enter it in this field to bring up the job description.
- You can also enter a keyword such as construction, truck driver, etc. to bring up jobs that match throughout the state of Montana.
Save Searches
- Once you have completed a search, you may save it to use again at a later time. To do this, simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you see Save This Search. Make sure the correct keyword is entered in the box, and then click on Save New. When you return at a later time, you will only have to Select Search to Load on the Search tab, choose one and click on search.
Search by Location
- You may search jobs within a Zip code, within a County, by Workforce Center, region or Statewide.
- Click on use map to assist in finding a County, Workforce Center or Region.
Search Details
- Using this section will narrow your results. To look at all openings we recommend leaving this section as it comes up.
Minimum Wage
- Checking this box will only allow you to look at jobs at this wage or higher.
NOTE : Some jobs will pay more depending on experience and qualifications, but will be listed at a lower starting wage. In order to not miss these listings, please mark as low as you would consider or leave blank.
New Jobs in Last ___ Days
- This section is helpful if you have looked at jobs in the last few days and only want to see what has posted since that time.
Shift
- If you are only looking for days, swing (afternoons/evenings), graveyard or rotating positions you may choose one of these to pull up only positions that match your criteria.
Availability
- If you are only looking for full time, part time, temporary or seasonal work, you may choose one of these to pull up only positions that match your criteria.
Days Off
- Checking one of these boxes will omit any jobs that have these days marked on the job order.
Sort Jobs
- Newest Jobs First – Will list the newest jobs we have received first.
- Job Title – Will list jobs alphabetically by title.
Occupational Categories
All Categories
- You will need to choose other criteria in the sections above, then look at all job categories.
Categories matching my work experience
- This will pull up all jobs in the State of Montana matching your work experience.
Choose categories
- This will bring up a list of categories for you to choose from, and then it will generate all jobs matching this category in the State of Montana.
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REFERRALS
This section will list the job titles and corresponding employers of recent referrals you have looked at online or been referred to by Job Service staff.
You can click on the job title to review the job description.
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GENERAL SEEKER INFO – Click on edit general information
- Areas marked with a red asterisk (*) are required fields.
- Check to make sure contact information is correct and up-to-date.
Contact Me By
NOTE : Be sure to check ALL appropriate preferred contact methods. Your resume will only display information for those you have checked. Remember, even if you prefer to be contacted in one way, employers may wish to use a variety of methods.
Phone
- If you would like to be contacted by phone, please enter a number where you can be reached during daytime hours. NOTE : If you do not want to be called at work, please do not enter this number under work phone.
- You must enter a complete email address in the email field if you would like to be notified by Email. NOTE : If you change your email address, make sure to keep this information updated, as we do not receive a message if email is not delivered.
Letter
- Choose this if you would like to receive notification of job openings you are qualified for by mail.
NOTE : Due to various search criteria, your name might not come up in a search for jobs where you might be qualified. We strongly encourage you to look at the job openings online, in our office or by calling our job hotline number.
Allow employers to search for and view my resume
- Click here if you want employers to be able to view your information if your file comes up in a search for qualified applicants.
NOTE : Employers CANNOT view your Social Security Number, Birthdate, Race or other confidential information when viewing your resume.
Mailing and Residential Address
- Make sure this information is correct
- If your mailing address is the same as your residential address, you can click on the Copy Mailing Address button to automatically input that information.
Telephone
- Enter all telephone information in order to contact you.
- If you do not have a telephone, you might put a message phone number in Other.
NOTE : If you do not want to be called at work, please do not enter this number.
Citizenship
- If you are a U.S Citizen, make sure this box is checked yes.
- If you are not a U.S. Citizen, but are allowed to work in the U.S., check this box no and enter your Alien Registration Number.
AVAILABILITY – Click on edit availability information
Objective Statement
- Your Objective Statement will be the first thing employers see below your name and contact information, if you allow them to view your resume. Make sure it represents your skills and qualification and tells employers the type of work you are seeking.
NOTE : This section is optional, you are not required to have an Objective Statement.
Minimum Desired Wage
- Enter the absolute lowest wage on which you would want to be notified.
NOTE : If you enter, for example, $10.00 an hour and a job you qualify for comes in at a starting wage of $9.50, your file will not come up in our search.
Commission/Piece Rate
- Would you work for commission?
Availability
- Full time (35-40 hours per week)
- Part time (1-35 hours per week)
- Temporary (1-150 days)
- Seasonal (Holidays, summer, winter, etc.)
Shifts
- Days (i.e. 7am-3pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm)
- Swing (Afternoons and/or Evenings between 3 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.)
- Graveyard (i.e. 10pm –6am, 11pm-7am, 12am-8am)
- Rotating (Working different shifts on different days).
NOTE : If you enter only Rotating shift, your file will not come up in a search for daytime, afternoon, or evening positions, etc. Some employers may have you work a combination of different shifts; so if you are willing to work any shifts, please include rotating.
Will Work Saturdays
- Would you consider working on Saturdays?
Will Work Sundays
- Would you consider working on Sundays?
Will Live at Worksite
- Would you consider living at a worksite? (i.e. ranch or farm, nanny, etc.)
Lifting Capacity
- How much can you lift on a regular basis?
- Choose 1-20 pounds, 20-50 pounds, 50-75 pounds, or over 75 pounds.
Seasonal Farm Worker
- Mark this box if during the preceding 12 months you worked at least 25 or more days or parts of days in which some work was farm work, earned at least half your earned income from farm work, but were not employed in farm work year round for the same employer. If employed year round in farm work for the same employer, DO NOT select this option.
Migrant Farm Worker
- A migrant farm worker is a seasonal farm worker (see definition above) who had to travel to do the farm work & couldn’t return to their residence within the same day.
Migrant Food Processor
- During the preceding 12 months worked at least 25 or more days or parts of days in which some work was performed in food processing. Earned at least half your earned income from food processing work, but not employed in food processing work year round for the same employer or had to travel to do the food processing work & couldn’t return to their residence within the same day. If employed year round in food processing work for the same employer, DO NOT select this option.
TRANSPORTATION – edit transportation information
Access to Vehicle
- Do you have access to a vehicle to get to work?
Driver’s License Type
Standard
- Regular license to drive a vehicle
Class Code - A
- Allows the holder to operate any combination of vehicles, including:
- A trailer in excess of 10, 000 pounds
- Articulate buses with a GCVWR exceeding 26,000 pounds
- Any vehicle authorized to be driven under Class B, C or D
Class Code - B
- Allows the holder to operate:
- A vehicle exceeding 26, 000 GVWR that is towing a vehicle under 10,000 pounds GVWR
- A school bus, or any bus or other vehicle hauling 16 or more passengers, including the driver
- All vehicles under Class C or D
Class Code - C
- Allows the holder to operate:
- A single vehicle under 26,000 pounds that may tow a trailer 10,000 pounds or under
- A vehicle that hauls hazardous materials in an amount sufficient to require placarding under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 391
- A school bus, or any vehicle that hauls 16 or more passengers, including the driver
Endorsements
NOTE : You will only have endorsements if you have Motorcycle, Taxi Cab, or a CDL.
- Double/Triple Trailer
- Hazardous Materials
- Motorcycle
- Passenger – Do not choose this if you only have a standard license
- School Bus
- Tank Vehicle
- Tank & Hazardous Materials
- Taxi Cab
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – New Employment History
Employer
- Your Employer’s business name
Job Title
- Your job title
City
- City and State in which you worked. State is 2-digits. (i.e. MT)
Employed Dates
- Start date month and year (mm/yy) to end date month and year (mm/yy)
NOTE : If you are still currently working, leave end date blank. It is extremely important to enter dates of employments in order to show how much experience you have in this type of work.
Display on Resume
- If you are allowing employers to view your file, do you want this particular work history to show on your resume?
*ONET Job Title
- Click on ‘select job category’ to choose the category that best fits your type of job. Once you find the correct category, click on it to find the sub-category that describes your job title.
NOTE : If you are having trouble finding the correct ONET Code, just choose one you feel is close, then call our office and we will be able to correct it for you.
Job Description
- Write a summary of your job duties and equipment or tools used to do the job. Be specific about your duties. (i.e. do not just write ‘waitressed’. You provided customer service, waited on customers, served food and drinks, operated a cash register, etc.) Be sure you check for spelling and grammar errors.
DESIRED EMPLOYMENT
- Let us know what type of jobs you are interested in.
- Choose from a drop down list of titles and subtitles.
- Enter the number of months of experience or training that you have in this area. If you do not have any, just enter 0.
Note : The maximum number of months that can be entered is 99. If you have over 8 years and 3 months of experience and/or training, just enter 99 months.
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EDUCATION HISTORY – New Education History
School Name
- Enter the name of the school you attended
Degree
- Enter degree you received.
- Associates
- Bachelors
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Masters
- Doctorate
- Juris Doctorate
- PHD
- If you are currently attending school and have not yet received a degree, enter what degree are working on and leave the completion date blank.
NOTE : If you haven’t completed your degree, it will not show on your resume when viewed by employers. To show this information on resume, list it under additional education.
- You cannot enter a future date.
- Select a major from the drop down list of titles
- Select a minor, if applicable, from the drop down list of titles.
- If you cannot find a match to your degree, you may either call our office or list it under Additional Education History below.
- If your major is unknown or undecided, you can choose General Studies.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION HISTORY
If you want current education to show on your resume, list your information here.
School Name
- Enter the name of the school attended. (This could include the name of a company where you received training, etc.)
Description
- You can enter the name of a degree, certification, license, training course, etc. or describe courses you have taken.
City / State
- Enter the city and state where training, etc. was received.
Country
- This section is optional.
Completion Date
- Input date in mm/yyyy format. This cannot be a future date.
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Type
- Choose License or Certification
State
- Choose state in which License or Certification was received/renewed.
Received/Renewed Date
- Enter in mm/yyyy format.
- This cannot be a future date.
License or Certification
- Scroll through drop down box to choose your license or certification.
Note : If you do not find your license or certificate listed, you can list it under additional accomplishments.
SKILLS
- You may enter up to 60 skills.
Note: If you need additional skills to look at a position opening, please return to the Skills Tab to take out a skill not needed and enter skills needed. - Click on modify skills in the right hand bottom corner.
- Choose which skills you have training or experience in and would like to utilize in your employment. Check the box beside them.
- Make sure to check all categories for your skills.
- Do not choose a skill if you do not want to do that type of job (i.e. child care. You know how, but don’t want childcare related employment).
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Enter work related accomplishments that will be viewed on your resume.
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VETERAN INFORMATION
This section is currently being revised. Please contact your local Job Service for assistance.
STATE REQUIRED CONFIDENTIAL – edit state information
NOTE : Employers CANNOT view your Social Security Number, Birthdate, Race, Disabilities, or other confidential information when viewing your resume. Confidential information is being collected for statistical purposes only and will not affect the services you receive.
Ethnicity / Race
- You may mark more than one, if needed.
Full Time Student
- Are you currently a full time student or do you plan to attend school within the next 4 months? If so, mark yes.
Currently Working
- Are you currently employed?
Seasonal Farm Worker
- Mark this box if during the preceding 12 months you worked at least 25 or more days or parts of days in which some work was farm work, earned at least half your earned income from farm work, but were not employed in farm work year round for the same employer. If employed year round in farm work for the same employer, DO NOT select this option.
Migrant Farm Worker
- A migrant farm worker is a seasonal farm worker (see definition above) who had to travel to do the farm work & couldn’t return to their residence within the same day.
Migrant Food Processor
- During the preceding 12 months worked at least 25 or more days or parts of days in which some work was performed in food processing. Earned at least half your earned income from food processing work, but not employed in food processing work year round for the same employer or had to travel to do the food processing work & couldn’t return to their residence within the same day. If employed year round in food processing work for the same employer, DO NOT select this option.
TESTING
- This section will display information about test scores only if you have taken a Workforce Services administered test.
- Contact your local Job Service Workforce Center if this information is not correct.
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