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Vital Information for Connecticut Employers and Jobseekers

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Where work pays: How does where you live matter for your earnings?

Educational and occupational choices matter for your earnings, but where you work matters, too. Employment opportunities and wages in some occupations vary substantially from state to state, county to county, and city to city. Click here to use the interactive page to compare your median earnings to the national average. For the full article by Brookings, click here.

The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is in the business of growing your business.

DECD is the state’s lead agency for the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs that support business growth and innovation. The department offers a wide range of programs and services to help companies prosper in Connecticut.

Financing — Learn More
Tax Credits and Incentives — Learn More

Programs for Employers & Employer/Employee Services:
Recruitment & training assistance, tax credits, Step Up initiatives, Labor Relations/ Mediation & Arbitration services and more. Learn More

2017 CT Department of Labor Employer Resource Guide

CTHires:
CTHires (Connecticut Helping Individuals and Employers Reach Employment Success) is the Connecticut Department of Labor’s new comprehensive workforce development system designed to provide integrated services via the Internet to individuals and employers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn More

Labor Market Information:
Jobs data, economic forecasts, career info, workforce analysis. Learn More

Wage Laws and Workplace Safety:
Protecting our workforce, wage recovery, CONN-OSHA, helping employers comply with laws Learn More.

Job Search Tips

When negotiating salary don’t get stuck on a number!

Most job seekers have a salary expectation based on their last title and salary. Keep in mind how long it took to reach that number in the past and how long you have been out of work. Start by using sites like Payscale.com to research average pay by industry, level of experience and education. Rather than give your number, ask about the range set by the employer, as well as the overall compensation package for non-cash perks that might bridge the gap.

Hiring Tips for Employers

Ways to Improve Your Hiring Process
1. Write better job descriptions
2. Embrace digital trends and social media
3. Focus on soft skills
4. Check social media profiles
5. Fit the personality to the job
6. Improve your interviews
7. Ask the right kinds of questions
8. Let candidates interview you, too
9. Keep an eye on your reviews

Have a resume and marketing documents that effectively promote your brand and get you noticed!

You must be able to market your brand with a keyword rich resume, by understanding the job/ and company mission! This must be paired with a well written letter of interest or cover letter, which addresses employer’s needs and how your expertise makes you the right person for the job.

The bluegreen Research Institute provides grant writing, program development and research services to a variety of public, private and governmental entities that impact workforce and economic development in the United States. As a division of The WorkPlace, we understand the critical factors that impact job creation and accelerate business growth. We are skilled professionals who know how to leverage federal, state and private resources to accomplish clients’ goals and provide economic growth. Visit Website