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May 17, 2024
Step 1: Find an Occupation that is Right for You Step 2: Learn About an Occupation Step 3: Search for Education & Training Step 4: Search for Jobs & Employers Step 5: Job Seeker Resources

In this final step you will find guides and tips to help you land the job, as well as information on how to prosper in your chosen profession.

Job Seeker Resources will provide you with the tools you need to communicate with potential employers. They offer guidance in résumé and cover letter writing, preparing for an interview, salary negotiation, and the art of networking.
Need to speak to a job counselor? The Connecticut Workforce Investment System provides 14 local CT Works centers you can visit.
Search for Local Services is a tool to help you find services in your area. Search for a bus route to take you there, or find a certified facility to take care of your children during work hours.
Use our Job & Career Development links to find additional information on how to prosper and grow in your chosen field, or attend one of the Department of Labor's Job Fairs.
Veterans' Services is a good place to find information about Veterans' employment, training, and reemployment.
Workplace Laws and Regulations is the place to go to find answers to your questions about legal issues in the workplace.


Job Seeker Resources

	Résumés
	Résumés Ten Things to Avoid on Your Résumé Action Words for Résumés Sample: Two-Page Chronological Résumé Sample: Functional Résumé Sample: Electronic Résumé Scannable and Electronic Résumés

	Interviews
	The Interview Process Employers' List of Top Interview Mistakes Common Interview Questions

	Cover Letters & Thank You Notes
	Cover Letters & Thank You Notes Sample: Thank You Letter Sample: Cover Letter

	Networking
	Networking

	Negotiating the Details of a Job Offer
	Salary Negotiations

	Additional Advice
	Research Employers Job Search Tips Career Advice Tips
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Job & Career Development

	Job Development
		Employment Guide Job Bank USA National Association of Colleges and Employers Monster.com Career Center JobHuntersBible.com The Riley Guide job-hunt.org

	Career Development
		America's Career InfoNet Career Center UC Berkeley The College Board Employment and Training Administration National Career Development Association
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Veterans' Services

	Connecticut Department of Labor's Veteran Services Veterans' Employment and Training Services Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Employee/Employer Advisor State of Connecticut Department of Veterans' Affairs Veterans' Employment and Training Service Fact Sheets e-VETS Resource Advisor
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Workplace Laws and Regulations

	Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) Connecticut Wage and Workplace Standards
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Articles of Interest
	Salary Negotiations Salary negotiations must be approached with tact and knowledge. Scannable and Electronic Résumés Many organizations use scanners, e-mail, and Internet recruitment to build... Index of Articles
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