Another Connecticut Hiring Spree For Ocean State Job Lot

CONNECTICUT — Ocean State Job Lot is embarking on another hiring spree, this time on two days next week at all of its locations in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast.

The hiring event is slated for Oct. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A similar event was staged in March at Connecticut stores.

The discount retail chain is offering part-time and full-time jobs, benefits, a 30 percent staff discount and a cash bonus referral program. Ocean State Job Lot will be hosting on-the-spot interviews for all positions during the event.

Store officials are also encouraging "applicants from community-based organizations" to attend.

Candidates who cannot attend the event but are interested in part-time, full-time and seasonal positions can also visit oceanstatejoblot.com/careers to apply.

About Ocean State Job Lot was founded in 1977 and features 146 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It currently boasts about 5,600 employees, and tallies an annual sales figure of about $800 million.

Connecticut stores include:

• Enfield
• Vernon
• Manchester
• Windsor
• Blomfield
• Windsor Locks
• Wethersfield
• Berlin
• Willimantic
• Brooklyn
• Canton
• Bristol
• Southington
• Meriden
• Torrington
• Litchfield
• Old Saybrook
• East Haven