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is a list of Internet job sites that are accessible using Jaws for Windows
version 3.5 or higher. In addition to listing each site’s address,
there are a few points regarding the site. The list is by no means complete;
there are thousands of Internet resources for job hunting. This list focuses
on Connecticut, as well as state and federal jobs. If you find additional
valuable sites that would benefit others, please E-mail the links to info@nfbct.org
and they will be included in future lists.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
Information about job openings throughout the Federal government is supplied.
It is a good site, has on-line application form. Quite a few graphics,
but manageable.
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
Excellent labor department site that lets you study yourself and measure
your skills, has info about job trends in different areas of the country,
information on finding grant money and lots more information about careers.
http://www.jobsfed.com
Federal Jobs Digest. Basic site, thousands of jobs, easy to register.
Will need to spend a lot of time to find what you need.
http://www.bls.gov
A comprehensive
site by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full of information about careers,
employment statistics etc…plenty of information.
http://www.ajb.org
America's Job Bank has been discontinued.
http://www.fairfieldcountyhelpwanted.com
The site for Fairfield County Help Wanted. Easy to access, specific for
this area, has professional resume service — cost. Can post your
resume and search by job, company etc.
http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp
Department of Administrative Services, State of Connecticut. Not the easiest
Web page to browse, but under the employment postings link you will find
many current jobs and how to apply for them.
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us
Connecticut Department of Labor. There is a text link immediately found
at the top of the first page. Information of job fairs, workshops, and
various other services are located on the page. You must register with
the site in order to access specific job searches.
http://www.ajb.org/ct/
Connecticut's Job bank has been discontinued.
http://www.monster.com
A ton of stuff on this site, including finding jobs, finding employers
and resume building. They want you to sign up for service.
http://idealist.org
This site might prove valuable to those in college or with no job experience.
It contains links to jobs and internships\fellowships for non-profit organizations.
http://www.nationjob.com
Career Center. Good general job searching site. You fill in as many details
or criteria as you like and it will search for you as well as send you
E-mail of new postings
http://www.tjobs.com
Basic site about telecommuting jobs, or work you can do from home. Can
search jobs and submit resume, post it for ten dollar fee.
http://www.business-disability.com
This is a site maintained by the National Business and Disability Council.
It is a free service where you can post your resume. Employers contact
people directly. No information about a person's disability need be disclosed.
It was pretty cumbersome to navigate.
http://www.hotjobs.com
Hot Jobs claims to be the premier job searching site on the Internet.
Allows you to post your resume, look for jobs by general title as well
as location, including overseas.
http://www.dnaco.net/~dantassi/jobhome.html
The Entry Level Job Seeker Assistant. Good link for those with little
or no experience. Has links to many other sites.
http://start.resumerabbit.com/
Resume posting service.
http://www.esight.org
General site that lists jobs
as well as a source of good information for the visually impaired job
seeker.
http://www.careeroverview.com
This non-commercial website is dedicated to helping students and job seekers
make better and more informed career choices.
http://www.ctjobs.com
This is a comprehensive job site for opportunities across the state.
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