IT Jobs in Southeastern Connecticut

I've been living in Southeastern Connecticut for twelve years now. I've held a few jobs here and there but by far the best paying and most rewarding jobs were my IT jobs. There are several companies in the Southeastern Connecticut area that require IT personnel. However, to go along with that, there are also a lot of qualified candidates for the available jobs that are posted.

First lets take a look at the companies that are hiring in the area. Probably the three largest companies in the area are Pfizer, Electric Boat, and the United States Naval Submarine Base. Pfizer is the world's largest pharmaceutical company and their world headquarters is located right here in Groton and New London. Second on that list would be Electric Boat who has the contract to build the new Virginia class submarines. There is a major push to build two submarines a, year which equates to solid work for prospective job seekers. Next is the USN Submarine Base. They hire contractors to do a lot of their work.

Aside from the big three there are a wealth of colleges in the area that all have IT needs. University of Connecticut Avery Point, Connecticut College, Mitchell College, Three Rivers Community College, and the Coast Guard Academy are all viable candidates for IT positions. All of these colleges are within a 30-minute drive of each other.

But wait, there's more. Two of the world's largest casinos are in the area. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are literally twenty minutes from one another. They are both huge employers and searching for IT positions could lead you there.

The best way to get your foot in the door is to start out as a contractor. Sure you can visit the above-mentioned companies and apply there (I recommend that) but for better results you will have more luck with contracting.

When it comes to contracting companies there are literally dozens upon dozens that service this area. Your more than welcome to try whatever sites you want but the following list is tried and proven. Give it a shot and make sure your resume is top-notch.

1) Dice.com - This website is not so much a contractor site but Dice does a nice job of bringing ALL the contractors together in this IT only job posting site. I have personally got hits from posting my resume on this site. Make sure you set up your filters correctly and list all your skills.

2) BLC-Computing.com - A local company with a good reputation. The people working here are tip-top and take care of their current contractors before placing new hires into positions. A little hard to break in, but once you do they work hard to keep you employed.

3) Manpower - Not my favorite contractor but they are huge. This is an excellent way to enter the market. Don't look for benefits or much help from their staff. These guys are worldwide and have tons of experience and relationships with big companies.

4) Computer Science Corporation (CSC) - Huge company that deals with a lot of project management type work. They pay extremely well and offer some of the choicest positions available.

5) USAJobs.com - A must if you want to get into the USN Submarine Base or the Coast Guard Academy. The one stop shot for federal jobs.

There are other companies and other opportunities in the Southeastern Connecticut Area. Your best bet is to start with Dice.com to get a good look at the available IT contracting jobs in the area. Create a LinkedIn webpage for yourself to keep track of your contacts.

Southeastern Connecticut has a lot to offer and is ideally located between Boston and New York City. For a relatively small area this place has a ton of positions available in the IT sector. So get your resume up to par and visit the sites mentioned in this article to get your new career started.