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JOB BANKS

Local

Connecticut

National

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:

Try these links to find information about a particular company:

What careers are best for me?

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

What careers are best for me?

The Riley Guide  - helpful articles for those who don't know how to begin a job search.

 

Special Job Search Tools and Strategies

Resumes and Cover Letters

  • 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
  • UConn Resume Clinic View sample cover letters and resumes along with instructions 

    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.
    • Best Jobs USA  - relocation guide and directory of best cities to live in.
    • Job Hunter's Bible  - Should you do a job search in another state? What is the cost of living in the geographic area you are considering? How can you find a suitable home there? This site helps you get answers.
    • The Riley Guide  - directory of links related to relocating.

    Veterans

    Especially for High School Students

    • 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

    Dislocated Workers

    Older Workers


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    4/08/2008


     

     
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