There is a lot of good news if you are looking for a job close to your Norwalk zip. The first piece of good news is that you live in the state of Connecticut, one of the wealthiest per capita in the entire United States. That's because there is a lot of work here across many different fields, and the city of Norwalk is no exception. As cities go it is fairly small with a population under 100,000, but there are at least two dozen companies based here that gross over a billion dollars each year. If you are looking to work with automated packaging systems, clients, or in retail, you will get the chance here.

Of course in order to land the perfect job, you first have to get your foot in the door, even in a job rich area such as Norwalk. And the same rules apply here as do anywhere else, they are just applied more often. First of all, of course, comes the application process. Identify the company you want to work with and the position you would like within that company. If you want to sell lead shot wholesale from a local plant, find out if they have positions in that area.

Then, start the application process. All companies will have applications for employment, usually right at the front door or online. You want to fill these out as completely as possible in every area of inquiry. Remember to do this as neatly as possible too; this is your first contact with the company, and you want it to be a good one. Remember to list any relevant skills or experience, such as training in the use of a force gauge, whenever asked even if it seems mundane.

Attach a current CV to the application. It will contain a lot of the same information, and you may wonder why any employer would want to have the fact you have experience driving municipal vehicles stated over and over again. It's for two reasons; to see if you are telling the truth, and to firmly establish a profile in their minds. It helps you get a foot in the door without even having to meet the person responsible for hiring.

If you are lucky, you already have a contact within the company. Maybe a neighbor works with mechanically attached fittings in the shop of the company or you know an assistant. Don't be afraid to lean on these contacts a little bit, it's always good to have an inside contact.

Finally, follow up your application with phone calls. Space them a few days apart, but don't be afraid to make as many as it takes to get yourself an interview.