Connecticut College Jobs (CT)

Connecticut CT Job Search Tip

America's Career InfoNet lists the top five fastest growing occupations in Connecticut as Personal and Home Care Aids, Personal Finance Advisors, Medical Assistants, Broadcast Technicians, and Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts. Don't let a lack of specialized skills keep you from looking for jobs in Connecticut, however. The occupations with the most openings are more blue-collar. They include Cashiers, Retail Salespeople, Restaurant Servers, and Food Preparation Workers.

Connecticut at a Glance:

• Unemployment Rate: 4.6%

• 2005 Per Capita Income: $47,819

• Largest Cities: Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury

• Minimum Hourly Wage: $7.40 (rises to $7.65 in 2007)