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Jobs & Career Resources

Career OneStop Toolkit
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor look here to find trends in employment, check education and skills needed for employment in specific fields, compare state profiles and cost of living data.
Job and Career Accelerator via JerseyClicks.org
Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings. You will use your local New Jersey public library borrower’s card to access the database.
Keirsey Temperament and Character
Are you of an Artisan, Guardian, Rational, or Idealist temperament? Answer 36 questions and get a free temperament description. A more in-depth ten page assessment can be purchased. Available in 13 languages.
LeanIn
Offering women inspiration and support to learn and share experiences and support. Includes videos, talks, stories, and free online lectures in partnership with Stanford University’s Clayman Institute for Gender Studies and other experts.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
The U.S. Department of Labor’s online version of this standard work provides searching by keyword, type of occupation (service, construction, sales, etc.) or by index. It also offers information on hot jobs, earnings, and links to relevant associations.
New Jersey Career Connections
New Jersey Career Connections offers valuable employment and training services to help you with your job hunt.
Find your local American Job Center
Get job search help from the federal government, including workforce services in your area and information on types of careers.

New Jersey Professional Librarian Certification
Certification is required for New Jersey librarians practicing in libraries supported by public funds with a population of over ten thousand. The New Jersey Association of School Librarians has information on becoming a school media specialist in New Jersey.
Special Libraries Association Job Listings
New Jersey Library Association Job Listings
Includes professional and paraprofessional positions, and can be sorted by those that meet NJLA's minimum recommended salary requirement.
American Library Association Employment Information
Drexel University Library Science Careers Guide
Rutgers SCI Career Services
Library and Technology Jobs
a guide published by Florida State University
Higher Education Recruitment
Career One Stop
Over 900,000 jobs advertised from around the country. Search nationwide or limit to a state of within a zip code radius.

Behavioral Interviews Covers what behavioral interviews are and some sample questions. See also the article on Top 10 Behavioral Interview Questions.
Everything You Need to Know to Succeed in Job Interviews The co-ordinator of best-job-interview.com is Julia Penny, who has over 20 years experience in recruitment and interviewing. Having interviewed and placed literally thousands of candidates in a wide variety of jobs she provides an insider's perspective on what it takes to excel in a job interview.
Job & Career Accelerator Interview with Confidence Tool: With this In this tutorial, you'll learn the importance of pre-interview research, explore a variety of interview styles, gain practice answering the most common interview questions, learn how to evaluate a job offer, and more!
Job Interview Questions from About.com One of the most important parts of preparing for a job interview is to prepare responses for interview questions typically asked. Reviewing job interview questions and sample answers will help you to feel more confident and you'll impress the interviewer with your knowledge and expertise, so check out the list of interview questions and best answers provided by About.com.
Monster.com Advice: Interviewing Provides advice on everything from typical interview questions, to interview preparation, how to dress for an interview, and how to follow up after an interview--from the experts at Monster.com.
New Jersey Career Connection Interview Help Page Making a good first impression, presenting your best professional self, and dressing for the industry are just a few important parts of any successful interview. As you will likely be competing with several candidates for a single position, take a look at the tools on this page that will help set you apart during an interview as the ideal candidate for a position.

Job and Career Accelerator Job Application Worksheet
From the Job and Career Accelerator Database, use this to store information needed to fill out a job application. Easy reference resource for completing multiple applications.
Job and Career Accelerator Job Application Checklist
From the Job and Career Accelerator Database, use this checklist to make sure all important aspects of a job application are complete before submitting.

Glassdoor helps you find a job and company you love. Reviews, salaries and benefits from employees. Interview questions from candidates. Millions of jobs.
careerconnections.nj.gov/ provides job-seekers with job hunting information, training, and online tools to assess skills and interests.
Indeed.com Click here to find millions of jobs from thousands of company web sites, job boards and newspapers. one search
One-Stop Career Centers are the place to start when looking for a job. They are located throughout New Jersey and can help you develop the skills and obtain the training needed to succeed.
Job placement services for veterans.
New Jersey Civil Service Job Announcements
Services for individuals with disabilities.
Starting a business in New Jersey.
VetJobs is the leading Internet niche job board catering to the 10.5 million military veterans currently in the work force

Master interviewing skills. Learn basic computer skills. Find jobs and internships. Learn how to apply for and land a job. Prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.

Job Training Resources for New Jerseyans

Job related training services can help you to qualify for high-demand jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency.

New Jersey Civil Service Commission
This is the main job site for state and local government jobs in New Jersey.
College and University Employment Opportunities
NJ Contains links to pages maintained by individual colleges and universities.
NJ Hire
Find a teaching job in New Jersey from pre-school to adult education
USA Jobs
The Federal government's official job list.
Wage Data
The Occupational Employment Statistics Wage Survey provides data on how much is actually being paid for different types of jobs in New Jersey and the country.

Free Microsoft Word Resume Template
Click here to download a free Resume template
Free Microsoft Word Cover Letter Template
Click here to download a free Cover Letter template

Ask A Manager: Great Cover Letter Example
Shows readers a before and after cover letter that a real person used in a successful job application
Ask A Manager: How to Create A Resume from Scratch
Describes information that should be included in a new resume that will land applicants a job interview.
CV Maker
Create professional resumes, CV and bio-data online for free, in minutes. Simply fill in your details and generate beautiful PDF and HTML resumes!
Job & Career Accelerator: Resume Generator
This step-by-step resume builder will help you create and publish the most effective resumes possible. As you build, you'll find expert advice, easy-to-follow instructions, and helpful resume samples to help you through each step of the process.
Raw Resume
A Step-by-step free, online resume workshop.

Colleges and Universities

MatchCollege.com
A website that lets you evaluate and compare schools.
New Jersey Colleges and Universities
Lists colleges and universities alphabetically as well as by county and sector.
Peterson's Education and Career Center
One of the most respected companies in the education field.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenship Resource Center
The U.S. Citizenship and Immgration Services (USCIS) information portal for learners, teachers, and organizations.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
U.S. Citizenship
Information about U.S. Citizenship and the Naturalization Process
FORMS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Free USCIS Forms may be downloaded from this website.
USCIS Laws
The USCIS LAWS site provides information on laws, regulations and interpretations controlling immigration and the work of the immigration-related components of the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Digital Library This link opens in a new window
The nation’s premier collection of homeland security policy and strategy documents, including presidential directives, theses and reports from universities, organizations and state and local agencies.

Note: access is limited by Department of Homeland Security. State employees with standard state email addresses can register for remote access to this database by clicking on the “Request an individual HSDL account” on the database home page.
govinfo This link opens in a new window
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Free access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Among the nearly 50 collections available are: Compilation of Presidential Documents (1992 to present), Congressional Bills (103rd Congress to present), Congressional Documents (94th Congress to present), Congressional Hearings (99th Congress to present), Congressional Record 1873 to present), Congressional Reports (104th Congress to present), Federal Register (1936 to present), Public and Private Laws (104th Congress to present) and Economic Indicators (1995 to present). Documents are added daily. Maintained by the Government Publishing Office (GPO).

Watch video tutorials and find handouts on how to use govinfo

Small Selection of Books Available at the NJ State Library

Cracking the New Job Market EBOOK by R. William Holland; Barbara Ehrenreich (Foreword by)
ISBN: 0814417345
Publication Date: 2011-08-17
The rules for finding professional work once seemed clear and unwavering: capture career highlights in a resume, practice answers to standard interview questions, and do lots of face-to-face networking. Cracking the New Job Market shows how these rules have changed and delivers new job-hunting strategies that actually work.
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2012 by Richard N. Bolles
ISBN: 9781607740117
Publication Date: 2011-08-16
This job-hunting classic is revised and updated annually. It includes useful Internet sites and explains how to select a career counsellor.
Knock 'Em Dead Job Interview by Martin Yate
ISBN: 9781440536793
Publication Date: 2012-12-18
Land the job you want! The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd.