HERE TO HELP
IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS SCHEDULED TO RESUME STARTING JULY 15
New Haven, Meriden & Middletown ONLY
Contact American Job Center staff and Workforce Alliance staff for scheduling.
Does not include CT DOL Unemployment Insurance Benefits Specialists. For Help, visit www.filectui.com
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American Job Centers in New Haven, Meriden, Hamden and Middletown offer a variety of services to jobseekers and employers in South Central CT. PLEASE NOTE: The CT Department of Labor has not yet resumed appointments for help with Unemployment Insurance. Check the CT DOL webite for updates at WWW.FILECTUI.COM
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
We’re sharing our job seeker orientation and most popular workshops right here!
JOB SEEKER ORIENTATION – Overview of employment and training options and how to access 1-on-1 services.
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BEATING THE APPLICANT TRACKING SYSTEM – Learn how to format your resume to get past virtual applicant tracking systems and land an interview.
Related Materials: Action Words for Resumes & Cover Letters Contact the Facilitator
INTERVIEWING BASICS – In-person, phone or virtual interviews all need preparation. This video walks through the steps for each type including follow-up.
CAREER SEARCH FOR THE SEASONED PROFESSIONAL – Navigate job search and interviews to present yourself as the best candidate, regardless of your age or years of experience.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE WORKPLACE – Strategies to avoid and deal with conflict resolution on the job using R.E.A.C.H.
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Essential skills for on-the-job success in any setting.
JOB FAIR PREP – Turn a Job Fair into a Job Offer! Tips for making the most of events and follow-up that leads to interviews.
Related Materials: Elevator Speech Worksheet Contact the Facilitator
CLICK AN AMERICAN JOB CENTER ON THE MAP FOR ADDRESS, PHONE & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.
American Job Center Hours:
Regular hours will resume after COVID-19 social distancing requirements have ended.
New Haven, Meriden, Middletown: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM. Child-friendly Hours: 2:30-4:30 PM
Hamden: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:15 PM.
Walk-in help with a CT Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Specialist in Hamden and other locations is temporarily suspended.
View CT DOL’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section that is updated daily. Email UI questions to dol.webhelp@ct.gov or call the CT Department of Labor between 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday-Friday at (203) 455-2653 or (860) 263-6975. If the line is busy, please try again later. Claims are not processed or expedited by phone. Visit www.filectui.com to file your initial claim. Click the BLUE BUTTON to get started.
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