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Resumes -
Letters - Interview
Tips -
Job Search Information -Newspapers -
Connecticut Jobs
Job Search Engine - General Job Listings - Specialized Jobsites
- Job Fairs
Local
- Online Networking -
Blogs - Finishing
Touches
Before you give any information about yourself
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* Critical
Tips for Job Seekers to Avoid Job Scams
www.worldprivacyforum.org/jobscamtipspayforwarding.html
Scams & Schemes in Work and Employment Services
www.rileyguide.com/scams.html
* On-Line
Job Applications
I.
Resumes
Hot Tips on Resume Writing
www.damngood.com/jobseekers/tips.html
How to write a Masterpiece of a Resume
http://rockportinstitute.com./resumes.html
Sample Resumes
www.eresumes.com/sample-resumes.html
Prepare your Resume for Emailing or Posting on the Internet
www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html
"Master eResume Tutorial"
www.eresumes.com/eresumes_practice.html
"Resumes - Creative Job Search Article"
www.deed.state.nm.us/cjs/resume.htm
San Diego Public Library's Tutorials - SDPL has created a series of
tutorials for users wanting to create resumes in Microsoft Word 2003. They
cover what to include in a resume, resume wizards and templates, printing and
saving, recommended books and online resume builders.
Resume Design Blog
http://resume-design.blogspot.com/
Online Resume Database
http://www.career-fitness.info/resume-writing/online-resume-database.html
II.
Letters
Cover Letter Guide
www.susanireland.com/coverletterwork.htm
50+ Cover Letter Samples
www.susanireland.com/coverletters/index.htm
10+ Thank You Letters
www.susanireland.com/thankyouletters/index.htm
Sample Cover Letter Writer
www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/resources/jobseeker/simplecover.jsp
Customized Cover Letter Writer
www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/resources/jobseeker/customcover.jsp
III. Interview Tips
Interview Questions
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A list of tested interview questions
http://ucso.indiana.edu/cgibin/students/brochures/InterviewQuestions.cfm
IV. General Job Search
Information
Norwalk Public Library Career Page
http://www.norwalklib.org/reference/career.htm
Norwalk Public Library Catalog
www.catalog.norwalklib.org
Ask the Headhunter
www.asktheheadhunter.com
Articles and information on job hunting
See Information on The
Library Vacation™
The
Riley
Guide
www.rileyguide.com
"Before you search"
www.rileyguide.com/prepare.html
"How to use the Internet in your job search"
www.rileyguide.com/jobsrch.html
"Do the Research that Supports Your Job Search"
www.rileyguide.com/jsresearch.html
Job Hunter Bible
www.jobhuntersbible.com
- Companion website to Richard Bolles'
What Color is Your Parachute?
- "Fairy Godmother Report on Job Listing Sites"
www.jobhuntersbible.com/jobs/fgmjobs.shtml
Secrets of the Job Hunt - A social network for job seeker
- Join or read or read articles without joining.
http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.com/
Career Journal (Wall Street Journal)
www.careerjournal.com
Job-Hunt
www.job-hunt.org
Google Directory
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Employment/Job_Search/
A directory approach to job search sites in the Google directory
"Job Hunting Online: A Quick, Realistic Primer"
www.careeractivist.com/my-articles/job-hunt-online-primer.htm
Employment Spot
www.employmentspot.com
General employment information and job news.
Career One Stop
www.careeronestop.org
A large site by the U.S. Department of Labor. Search job listings or
locate potential employers. Includes a military transition section with help for
service members.
V.
Newspaper Ads
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/jobs/index.html
Email notification of new job listings available
New York Daily News
http://nydailynews.com/jobs/index.html
Employment Ads - Uses Yahoo hotjobs
New York Post
http://classifieds.nypost.com/supermain.cfm?brd=1069
Choose 'Employment'
Classified Ads - Email notification of new job listings
for 30 days if you choose
'notify
me' after you complete a search on the site.
The Hour
www.thehour.com
Choose "help wanted" on left hand side of the page.
You may make a list of the ads and email them to an email address.
Stamford/Norwalk Advocate
www.southernctjobs.com
Uses Yahoo Jobs
Connecticut Post
www.connpost.com/jobs
Uses Yahoo Hot Jobs - Includes online video job ads
New Haven Register
http://jobs.newhavenregister.com/
Uses Yahoo Hot Jobs -
To browse New Haven area jobs, click on "View all New Haven Register
Jobs"
New-Times (Danbury)
www.newstimes.com/jobs
Uses Yahoo Hot Jobs
Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
http://thejournalnews.gannettonline.com/careerbuilder/index.html
Uses Career Builder, can create job lists.
Will send new job listings to your email address
USA Today
www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/front.htm
Uses Career Builder. Includes articles from USA Today.
Wall Street Journal's Career Journal
http://online.wsj.com/careers/main?mod=l_nav
Current and recent articles from the Wall Street Journal's career page
Boston Globe
http://bostonworks.boston.com
Includes articles on careers and jobs from the Boston Globe
Newspaper Directories
Use the directory to find a newspaper with job listings.
www.newsdirectory.com
www.ajr.org - choose news sources/ newspapers
to search for local newspapers
VI. Connecticut Jobs
Connecticut Job & Career Connection
www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/jcc
Connecticut Department of Labor
www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Information about unemployment, laws as regulations,
and DOL programs
State of Connecticut Jobs
www.das.state.ct.us/exam
Includes a video explaining the state job application process.
Connecticut Job Central
www.jobcentral.org/ct
Fairfield County Jobs
www.fairfieldcountyjobs.com
Employment Spot
www.employmentspot.com/state/ct.htm
Connecticut Apprenticeship System
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/appren.htm
Job Corps
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobcorps/enroll.html
The nations largest job training program for youth ages 16 - 24.
Information on where to apply in Connecticut.
VII. Job Search Engines
Google Base
www.google.com/base
Choose 'jobs' - search by keyword, employer, job type, industry, education,
location. Can place job openings on a map. Includes jobs in other countries.
Indeed
www.indeed.com
Simply Hired
www.simplyhired.com
Flip Dog (monster.com)
www.flipdog.com
VIII. General Job Listing
About Jobs
www.aboutjobs.com
Job listings in special categories: Summer jobs, intern jobs, overseas jobs.
CareerBuilder
www.careerbuilder.com
Craig's List
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct
"Using Craig's list to find a job"
www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_guide_to_craigslist.shtml
Jobs Central
www.jobcentral.com
Searches the job listings of a large group of employers.
Used to be known as Directemployers.com. You can limit search by state or city.
Monster
www.monster.com
Yahoo! HotJobs
www.hotjobs.com
USA Jobs
www.usajobs.opm.gov
Official job site of the United States Federal Government
6 Figure Jobs
www.6figurejobs.com
Free membership for eligible professionals. Must have six years
experience and a minimum total compensation of $100,000. Some articles
are available to non-members.
The Ladders
www.theladders.com
Jobs for people earning a minimum of $100,000. Free to search some
jobs, but for unlimited access to job listings there is a fee.
IX. Specialized Job Sites
A. Temporary Jobs
Net Temps
www.net-temps.com
Limited number of jobs listed in Connecticut
Accountemps
www.accountemps.com
All Freelance
www.allfreelance.com
Creative Freelancers
www.freelancers.com
For designers, illustrators, writers, and editors.
SnagAJob
www.snagajob.com
Part-time and Hourly jobs.
B. Industry/Job Specific Site
Academic & Education Jobs
www.academic360.com
www.higheredjobs.com
Accounting & Finance
www.jobsinthemoney.com
Tax & accounting jobs
Association Job Boards
www.associationjobboards.com
Search for an association and then search the jobs listed on that
association's job board
Benefits, Compensation & HR Professionals
www.ifebp.org/Resources/Jobs+and+Resumes/Jobs/default.htm
Computer Jobs
www.computerjobs.com
Dice
www.dice.com
Fashion
www.fashion.net/jobs
www.fashioncareercenter.com
Financial
www.efinancialcareers.com
Health
Connecticut Hospital Association
www.chime.org/AboutCHA/Jobs.html
Health
Care Hiring
www.healthcarehiring.com/view_jobs.html
Uses Career Builder
Law
www.lawcrossing.com
www.lawjobs.com
www.vault.com/jobs/jobboard/ind_jobboard.jsp?hub_id=507&type=law
Teaching Jobs
Connecticut Regional Applicant and Placement Program
(REAP)
www.ctreap.net
Teachers-Teachers
www.teachers-teachers.com
Free registration required to look at job listings
for teachers and others looking for jobs in education.
C. Jobs for Spanish Language Speakers
Latpro.com
www.latpro.com
Jobs for Hispanic/Latino bilingual professionals.
Site includes pages in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Saludos.com
www.saludos.com
Bilingual professionals with a minimum of a B.A. degree
D. Jobs and Career Development for
African Americans
Black Career Zone
www.blackcareerzone.com
F. Jobs for Experienced Workers
www.jobs4point0.com
Job
opportunities for candidates 40 or older. Must submit email address
before searching for jobs.
G. Links for Job Seekers
with Disabilities
A guide for People with disabilities seeking employment
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/workta.htm
DisabilityInfo.gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
The Federal Governments disability related information and news
Choose 'employment' and 'Job seekers & Employee Resources'
Disability and the Workplace: An Internet Primer
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/subjectGuides/disabilityAndTheWorkplace.html
Job Accommodation Network
www.jan.wvu.edu/links/employ.htm
Job Access
www.jobaccess.org
Job Applicants and the Americans with Disabilities Act
www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.htm
National Business & Disability Council -
www.nbdc.com/job_seekers.aspx
Connecticut Job Fairs
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobfairs/default.htm
Upcoming Job Fairs
April 22 - North Haven & June 11 - Fairfield
"Tips for Job Seekers Preparing For a Career Fair"
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/jobsrvce/jbfair-prep.htm
Job Expo -
(login)
www.jobexpo.com
About Job Fairs – article
http://jobsearch.about.com/library/weekly/aa122002a.htm
"Guerrilla Tactics for Job Fairs" - Article
www.jobstar.org/social/resource/fairs/fairtips.cfm
Connecticut Works
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ctworks/ctworks.htm
2 Lafayette Square
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-455-2700
Office hours - Monday - Friday 8:30
AM - 4:30 PM
Job Search and Career Counseling,
workshops.
Free Workshop
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/bridgept/bridgecal.htm
To
register call (203) 333-5129 or 1-866-859-8818
Southwestern
Connecticut Works Center
www.ctworkssw.org/
1642 Bedford St.
Stamford, CT
203-353-1702
Calendar of Events/Workshops
www.ctworkssw.org/MainSite/Seminar.asp
Career
Coach - A Mobile Connecticut Works Center
Services include career and job search assistance, and computer workshops.
Schedule of dates and locations -
CTWorks Career Coach
Norwalk Economic Opportunity, Inc.
(NEON)
98 South Main Street
South Norwalk, CT 06854
203-899-2420
www.neoncaa.org
CTE Inc.
34 Woodland
Ave.
Stamford, CT
203-352-4824 (Employment & Training)
www.ctecap.org
The community Action Agency for the Stamford, Greenwich, & Darien communities.
Services include employment & training for residents of Stamford,
Greenwich, and Darien
Darien
Professional Networking Group
Free meeting for those who are
underemployed or involved in job transition.
Meet at the Darien Public Library
www.darienprofessionals.com
The
Workplace, Inc.
350 Fairfield Ave. 3rd floor
Bridgeport, Ct 06604
203-576-7030
www.workplace.org/
Southwestern Connecticut's
Regional Workplace Development Board. Coordinates job training and education
programs.
Trinity
Career Network
Trinity Episcopal Church
Pequot Ave. (at Center Street) (exit
19, I95)
Southport, CT
203-426-3911 - Program Director
www.trinitynetworking.org
Meets
First & Third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
Professional
speakers, formal presentations and
group discussions. No fees.
Career Transition Support
“CATS”
New Canaan
www.newcanaancats.org
Co-sponsored: First Presbyterian Church
of New Canaan &
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:00–9:00
First Presbyterian Church or St. Mark's (check website for location)
203-857-4625
Includes job listings and other area support groups
There is no fee for the workshops
FINE
www.ariesmart.com/fine
Contact: Email: fine@ariesmart.com or
call Westport Library (203)227-8411
A networking group for entrepreneurs, consultants and independent
business
people. Meets monthly at the Westport Library.
See website for days and times
SCORE -
Service Corps of Retired Executives
www.scorenorwalk.org
Counseling
for Small Business
24 Belden
Avenue
Norwalk, CT
06850
203-847-7348
Workshops
XII. Online Networking
Alumni Networks - Companies
www.job-hunt.org/employer_alumni_networking.shtml
Linked in
www.linkedin.com
"A My Space for Grownups"
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2006/12/01/8394967/index.htm
HotJobs Message Boards
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/tools/messageboards.html
XIII. Blogs
Blogger
http://search.blogger.com
Career Fitness
www.career-fitness.info
Monster Blog
http://monster.typepad.com/monsterblog
Google Blog Search
http://blogsearch.google.com
Employment Digest
www.employmentdigest.net
XIV. Finishing Touches
Thank You Letters
www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/finish.htm
Negotiating Tips
www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/finish2.htm
Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers
www.rileyguide.com/offers.html
Job Success Skills
www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/finish3.htm
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