JOB BANKS

Local

• New Haven County Jobs

Connecticut

• Connecticut Department of Labor
• Connecticut State Jobs - lists examination for State employment.
• Employment Spot - narrow your search down to a particular Connecticut town.
• Nation Job Network - post your resume online.
• Connecticut Job Fairs
• Jobs in CT.com  - search for jobs in Connecticut by county, zip code, or commuting distance.
• CT Health Jobs  - for anyone going into a health-related profession.
• You Belong in Connecticut  - explains what Connecticut has to offer job seekers
• ConnecticutJobs - search for jobs by occupational headings or keyword; post your resume for free; get jobs emailed to you.

National

• Indeed
• Career One Stop - includes America's Job Bank.
• Monster
• Yahoo Hot Jobs
• Flip Dog
• Careers.com
• Thingamajob
• Career Builder
• Federal Jobs Digest  - for those seeking jobs with the Federal government.
• USA Jobs  - for those seeking jobs with the Federal government.
• Monster Trak - oriented to college students and recent graduates.  Find internships, part-time jobs during college, and jobs after graduation.
• Chronicle of Philanthrophy - find jobs in the nonprofit sector.
• Job Monkey  - for job seekers with a taste for travel or adventure, or those who just want to explore unusual, off-beat jobs.  Many opportunities to work in foreign countries.
• Healthcare Recruitment  - find jobs in the health care field. 
• National Job Bank

How can I research an industry or a company?

   Download list of print resources for job seekers and career changers.

Try these links to find out how a particular industry is adapting to the times and what the employment outlook is:

• U.S. Department of Labor - Career Guide to Industries
• Career One Stop
• Industry Clusters in Connecticut - (This is a long pdf document; must have adobe acrobat installed in order to view it.)

What careers are best for me?

      Download list of print resources for job seekers and career changers.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• U.S. Department of Labor  - View list of fastest growing occupations.
• Career Decision Making - developed by a private college, this site allows individuals to take self-assessment exercises, thereby gaining awareness of skills, personality traits, strengths and weaknesses.
• What careers are a good match for my college major?  - find answers at this site developed by the University of North Carolina.
• JobStar Central  - If you would like to find more information about a career you are considering, this site has a well-organized list of links for many different careers.
• Work 4 Women - nontraditional occupations for women.
• Salary.com - investigate compensation levels for different occupations.
• Job Hunters Bible - a supplement to Richard Bolles' well-known book, "What Color is your Parachute?"
• U.S. Census Bureau - find the NAIC code that corresponds to your targeted industry.
•  The Riley Guide  - helpful articles for those who don't know how to begin a job search.

Special Job Search Tools and Strategies

• Resumes Made Easy
  sign up with Emurse to create a resume from select templates (free).
• Job Star Central - Great site for those just beginning to plan a job search or anyone who feels they've run out of gas and need a different road map.
• Resume Tutor - This user-friendly site provides detailed information about all sections of a resume and provides many examples.
• Cover Letter Tutorial  - Learn about cover letter basics and see examples.
• Riley Guide
• Free Workshops at the Waterbury CT Works Center, Dept. of Labor

Interviewing

• Wisconsin Dept. of Labor - fact sheet on how to conduct an "informational interview."
• Northeastern University - fact sheet about successful interviewing.

Networking

• Riley Guide - general introduction to networking and special articles about networking online.  Brush up on netiquette, socially correct behavior on the internet.
• Five O'Clock Club - find free articles here about networking and just about every other aspect of career development.
• Professional Associations , developed by "You Belong in Connecticut" - find associations that have active chapters in Connecticut.
• Job Hunter's Bible  - lots of practical advice about making contacts and other aspects of an effective job search.

Relocating

• Realtor.com - get help finding a new home or apartment and hire a mover; learn about the cost of living in various cities.
• News Voyager  - Get the classified ads for newspapers all over the U.S.
• The Riley Guide  - directory of links related to relocating.

Transportation

• Connecticut Commuter Services - great place to find out about carpooling to get where you need to go.

Veterans

• U.S. Dept. of Labor - Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
• Transition Assistance - geared to veterans leaving the military and seeking civilian employment.

Especially for Youth

• Job Corps - job training for people ages 16-24. 
• Pathways to the world of work  - User-friendly site created by the Conn. Dept. of Labor for young adults.
• Got a Job  - unique job bank that focuses on part-time and summer jobs typically held by young adults.

Minority Groups

• IM Diversity - find organizations that are making a special effort to create a diverse workforce.
• Saludos - Hispanic employment
• NAACP - read articles about challenges faced by African-Americans

People with Disabilities

• National Organization on Disability - provides timely news articles for disabled workers seeking employment.
• Connect-Ability - designed to help people with disabilities find employment in Connecticut.
• Connecticut Department of Social Services - learn about Vocational Rehabilitation programs and services.

Dislocated Workers

• Connecticut Department of Labor  - learn about programs that can help you survive a layoff.

Older Workers

• Experience Works - provides training and job listings for older workers.

created and maintained by Dana Lucisano
9/10/2009