Job Resources
Job Search Articles
The New Rules for Landing a Job in the Covid Era.
Wall Street Journal (Online); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]02 Sep 2020
Company creating 627 seasonal jobs.
TCA Regional News; Chicago [Chicago]16 Sep 2020
34 things you should remove from your résumé immediately.
Business Insider, US edition; New York [New York]17 Sep 2020.
How to network from home.
Chicago Tribune (Online) , Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC. Sep 19, 2020
How to Ask for a Raise During the Covid Pandemic.
Wall Street Journal (Online) ; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]19 Sep 2020
Cyber Swindlers Using Pandemic To Find and Hire Unwitting Aides.
New York Times, Late Edition (East Coast); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]19 Sep 2020
Talking to Children About Job Loss During the Pandemic.
New York Times , Late Edition (East Coast); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]16 Aug 2020.
Job Market for MBA Graduates
Thomas, Patrick . Wall Street Journal (Online) ; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]31 Aug 2020.
Staying Afloat: A Pandemic Financial Guide for Millennials
Aridi, Sara . New York Times , Late Edition (East Coast); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]29 Aug 2020.
How to Stay Focused While Working From Home
Wall Street Journal (Online) ; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]30 Aug 2020
Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]17 Dec 20195 Ways to Address Gaps in Your Resume
How to keep your career moving forward—even in a pandemic
How To Spot Job Search Scams And Protect Yourself
Interview Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer
This online course has a career counselor walk you through optimizing your resume for any industry — Coursera class free until December 31, 2020Acing the online job interview. Chicago Tribune (Online) , Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC. Aug 4, 2020
As Connecticut begins to reopen businesses and the economy, there are several resources available to support job-seekers and businesses get back to work quickly and safely. Governor Lamont and the state have forged several partnerships to provide residents with job-training for in-demand skills, and custom job portals with open positions across the state.
Subscription Database - Access using your Norwalk Library card number.
Hoonuit - You have access to online, on-demand video training tutorials on the most popular software. (Atomic Training)
JobNow has expert resume assistance, live interview coaching and tips and resources to help start your job search.
AtoZ databases is the Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database including 30 million business & executive profiles & 220 million residents. Ideal for sales leads mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends and relatives, and much more
AtoZ databases Intro Videos - Whether you are new to the application or need some assistance in navigating AtoZdatabases, these videos will provide the guidance you are looking for. Includes videos on how to search for a job, how to interview,& how not to interview.
AtoZ databases Intro Videos - Whether you are new to the application or need some assistance in navigating AtoZdatabases, these videos will provide the guidance you are looking for. Includes videos on how to search for a job, how to interview,& how not to interview.
- City of Norwalk Job Opportunities - Including Library Jobs
- Connecticut Department of Labor Unemployment Website
- Job Applications for local businesses
- Canva - Free resume builder
- Career One Stop - your source for career exploration, training
and jobs. Includes a Resume Guide for creating or updating your resume. - My Next Move - Search by keyword, industry, or by interests to find the perfect job. Find out what knowledge, skills
and abilities are needed. - Occupational Outlook Handbook - a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!
The History and Uses of the Occupational Outlook Handbook - an article from People Managing People.
- Step-Up - (Subsidized Training and Employment Program)
- Zippia - A site for job seekers who want to empower their career aspirations with knowledgeable data.
Local Career Centers
American Job Center - Southwest - Job search offered at no cost - open to everyone. Located in Bridgeport, Derby & Stamford.
American Job Center Career Coach - "...a One-Stop on wheels and mobile classroom which brings career services and computer training to you!"
Goodwill Career Centers: 15 Cross Street. Norwalk, CT Phone: 203-840-0361
They provide FREE job prep classes-Resume Writing, Job Searching, Interview Skills, Cover Letter writing, etc. Every day including Saturday, Except Wednesdays. There is a calendar of classes at the Main Reference Desk. They also have one-on-one job counseling (not just for Goodwill jobs). Scroll down to the Norwalk Goodwill entry for a link to their current calendar of classes.