Online Job Searching

West Haven Public Librarywww.westhavenpl.org

Job Searching Networking- friends, family members, former

co-workers. Job Banks Help Wanted Ads Employment Agencies Online Resources

CT Works Hamden CTWorks Center

(203) 859-3200 Free Workshops

Resume writing Interviewing Skills Job Search Help

Gather Information Contact information-name, mailing address, e-mail,

and phone number. Type of work or specific job- qualifications summary,

describe your best skills and experience in just a few lines.

Education- school name and its city and State, months and years of attendance,

Experience- paid and volunteer. Include the job title, name and location of employer, and dates of employment. Briefly describe your job duties and major accomplishments

Special skills- List computer skills, foreign languages, achievements, or membership in organizations in a separate section.References- Former employers, coworkers, or teachers or anyone else who can describe your abilities and job-related traits. You will be asked to provide contact information for the people you choose.

Identify Your Skillshttp://www.mynextmove.org/

Select industry that you’ve worked in Browse careers Choose a sample position Examine skills, ability, technology, and education

Use this information to expand your resume

Create Resume Microsoft Word- Resume Wizard Online sample resumes Tutorials

http://www.emurse.com/ http://www.careeronestop.org/

Ctworks Print resources- books

Create a Cover Letter Introduce yourself to the prospective employer. No more than three short paragraphs. Follow a business letter format

Name and address of the specific person to whom the letter is addressed.

Reason for your interest in the company or position. Your main qualifications for the position. Request for an interview. Your home and work telephone numbers.

Save Your Documents Print a copy of your final draft. Save in multiple places. Email a copy to yourself.

Plain text Attachment

Streamline the job search process

Target Jobs http://www.bls.gov/oco/

http://www.onetcenter.org/

http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/

Educational Opportunities www.ed.gov/students/

Find education opportunities Loan and grant information College, Graduate Programs, Technical Schools,

and Adult learning

Where to Learn About Jobs Personal contacts School career planning and placement offices Employers Classified ads:

National and local newspapers Professional journals Trade magazines

Internet resources

Where to Learn About Jobs Professional associations Labor unions State employment service offices Federal Government Community agencies Private employment agencies and career

consultants Internships

Internet resources http://www.jobcentral.org/ct/

http://www1.ctdol.state.ct.us/CTReP/

http://www.employmentguide.com/

http://www.careerbuilder.com/

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/

How to Apply Customize your Cover Letter and Resume Fill out complete application Attach your resume and cover letter if

required Double-check all spelling and grammar

Have a friend proof-read and make suggestions

Research Before Interview Find information about the company

www.iconn.org Business and Company Resource Center

Find hiring managers name Check company website for directory

Resources http://www.bls.gov