Responding to the high unemployment rate, Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut is opening new Career Centers that offer one-on-one job hunting guidance and employment resources. Centers are currently located in Bridgeport, Brookfield, Milford and Danielson. The next one will open in Norwalk. Services are available free to anyone looking for a new job.

Clarify your work experience and interest in a position with a professional cover letter attached to your resume. Represent yourself by gathering your references and appropriate contact information prior to applying to positions.

Most resumes are viewed by hiring managers for 30 seconds before they make a decision whether you are a candidate they would like to interview. Learn how to highlight your skills and experience and shape your resume into a format that is pleasing to employers.

Be successful in your job search by utilizing the various job search sites online, set up a free email account so that you can contact employers online, and learn how to upload your resume into an online job application or attach your resume to an email.

Overcome any obstacles that you may face as a more mature candidate to secure employment. Learn ways to tweak your resume and answer challenging questions on your interview.

Learn what employers are looking to learn about potential hires and how to best respond to tough questions. Practice application provided and instruction on what details to include. Get advice on how to put together a professional interview look.

Learn how to excel and advance in a position, how to build leadership skills and be positively recognized in the workplace.

Learn strategies for saving money, budgeting tips, various banking account options, how to access your credit report and understand it.

Learn healthy ways to work through the stress of unemployment and how a positive attitude can affect your job search.

Come practice your conversational English in a fun learning environment. All of the computer stations have access to Rosetta Stone ESL software for additional language practice.

Together with the guidance of staff and internet programming prepare for your GED exam by practicing basic math, vocabulary and writing skills.

Broaden your network by joining other job seekers in discussing interview techniques and available positions.