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RESOURCESIf you are unemployed, then you probably have many questions that deal with more than just finding employment. This page is a work in progress where we hope to provide direction and assistance as you make your way to employment. If you have suggestions, requests, or comments on this page, please contact us and help us help others.
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Getting started |
If you have been laid off, your first call should be to your State Unemployment Office. Before you begin looking for employment, talk to a financial professional and understand how to manage your situation for the long term.
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Articles & Tips
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Digital Dirt | HR sees it a mile off | No. 1 Success Factor | Staying Motivated
Differentiation | Job-Seeker's Weekly To-Do List | 6 Questions to ask before you apply Managing Your Motivation | Cover Letter Essentials | Assessing Job Requirements Contacting Potential Employers
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Business Networking |
Today, a LinkedIn account is critical to your job search. Over 94% of hiring professionals will look at your LinkedIn profile as they consider your application. There is no charge to open an account. Once your profile is complete, connect with former colleagures and build your online network. Write recommendations for former colleagues and use this tool to create good-will. Join groups from the Group Menu, and look for employment opportunities in the Jobs menu.
There are many job-seeker support groups. Contact your local library to find job-seeker programs in your area.
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Financial Review |
There is no way to determine how long you may be unemployed. If you have a financial advisor, schedule an appointment to discuss your situation. A heart-to-heart conversation with your family may be important and helpful for everyone to understand how they can help.
Attorney Sarah Poriss provides credit report reviews and analysis (which may be viewed by employers in the hiring process) and assistance with errors on credit reports; assistance with credit card debt, foreclosure and debt collection issues. Click here to visit her website.
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Job Search |
Look for positions that are exciting to you and ones that you are qualified for. Use the keywords from your ideal positions to find other possibiliites. If you need additional assistance, libraries and State emloyment assistance organizations can help you. Other job-seekers may also be able to help. Finally, if you are still having trouble, consider the FM Internet Job Search service.
Click on these links to look for employment opportunities. Best in class search engines: Indeed.com | SimplyHired.com | Juju.com | CareerJet.com Non-profit job boards: Idealist.org | Philanthropy.com Technology job boards: Dice | TechCareers.com | JustTechJobs.com |
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Company Reviews Salary Information Interview Questions |
The best sites that we have found to find company reviews, identify salary ranges, and find interview questions that may help you during the job-seeking process are Glassdoor and CareerBliss. To view their complete information you may be required to open an account and give them salary information from your work history. You will not be identified with the information, but it will be used to help other job seekers who need information. You will also find company reviews by their employees and information about their interview practices.
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Job Negotiation Resources |
The following links may help you in your research to carefully negotiate your next employment contract.
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Presentations & Handouts |
Click on a link to download the presentation. New content will be added regularly, so check back often.
Job Search Startup | Networking Notworking? | Job Negotiation UConn School of Engineering
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Handouts:
Job Search Startup | Networking Notworking?
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