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The State of Connecticut has a site offering resources for "individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental health".  Connecticut's Network of Care for Behavioral Health allows you to find the appropriate services related to mental and behavioral health, addiction, advocacy, legal services, employment, and even basic needs like food and housing via their online service directory here.  They also assist veterans and  persons with physical disabilities and legal troubles as well.  Check out the site by clicking here and see for yourself.   

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VetNet is a new site that offers assistance to veterans reentering civilian life.  The site was put together by groups such as Hire Heroes USA for the purpose of helping vets and their family members find jobs. 

VetNet offers online courses in resumes and refining job search skills, advice on how to get in touch with possible employers, and/or starting your own business. For more info, click here. 

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Author and job recruiter Tony Beshara explains to Forbes writer Kerry Hannon here how job seekers can put together an "unbeatable" resume to attract employers. Tips include keeping the format of the resume simple, using Word format and listing your previous work experience in reverse order. 

For more tips from Mr. Beshara, on both resumes and how to network yourself, click here. 

Qualified job applicants with disabilities and employers who would like to hire them might want to check out the ABILITYJobs website here.  The site's stated mission "is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment."  And by "posting job opportunities, or searching resumes, employers can find qualified persons with disabilities as well as demonstrate their affirmative action and open door policies".  

Sound good?  Click here for more info. 

Job seekers and potential employers may want to check out the US.jobs website put together by the National Labor Exchange.  The site offers assistance in career research, resumes, relocation, figuring out possible salaries and education for job seekers.  There's also a webpage devoted to assisting veterans in finding work, as well as a directory to assist employers in finding the right applicant.  For more about US.jobs, click here.