TIPS FOR GETTING A JOB - CONNECTICUT

The Connecticut Department of Labor’s web page, “Tips on Finding Jobs” http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/jobsrvce/tpsonjob.htm gives extensive information and guidance for:

• Résumé Writing
• Skills (developing your skills inventory)
• Cover Letters
• Employment Interviewing
• More Information about the Interview
• Preparing for a Career Fair
• Job Hunting Tips for Students

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TIPS

Go to Connecticut Department of Labor's web page at http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/youth/main.htm for job finding resources for youth.. The tip sheets list quick points for making the best impression when applying for a job, including how to fill out applications, how to present yourself for the interview, how to make a positive impression during the interview, and sample interview questions to practice for.

CONNECTICUT’S JOB AND CAREER CONNECTION:

In addition to these tips, the Connecticut Department of Labor has a website resource, the Connecticut Job & Career ConneCTion http://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/jcc , which offers information on finding an occupation that is right for you, learning about occupations, searching for education and training, searching for jobs and employers, and resources for job seekers.

CT WORKS CENTERS

For in-person assistance in making decisions about a job or career, visit the CT Works Center nearest you. CT Works centers offer computerized job matching, assessment and employability planning, vocational counseling, aptitude testing, job referral and placement, labor market information, and referral to training.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:

Search by service names:

• Career Counseling
• Job Finding Assistance
• Job Finding Assistance * Youth
• Prejob Guidance

SOURCES: Connecticut Job & Career ConneCTion, Connecticut Department of Labor Jump-start Hints
PREPARED BY: 211/kq
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: January2012