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• America’s Career InfoNet​
  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 need a 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, locate workforce services in your area, access career information and more.

• New Jersey Career Centers
  New Jersey Career Connections offers valuable employment and training services to help you with your job hunt.

• 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.

• 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.
 

Career 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 Career Connections Jersey Job Club

The Jersey Job Club gives you the tools and support you need to find a job. We’ll help you develop new skills and improve on skills you already have. There are 23 Jersey Job Clubs throughout New Jersey. To find a good job in challenging times, successful jobseekers look for opportunities to get an edge. The Jersey Job Club is such an opportunity - and the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll get results.

The New Jersey Training Opportunities Website
(NJTOPPS) is home to New Jersey's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and Consumer Report Card (CRC). The ETPL is a comprehensive listing of all schools and organizations offering occupational education and job training programs that are eligible to receive publically funded tuition assistance. Deciding whether or not to pursue additional education or training often relies on one's ability to receive funding or tuition assistance. New Jersey offers many options for training programs and funding through grants for those who qualify.

• 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

• New Jersey Civil Service Commission This is the main job site for state and local government jobs in New Jersey.

• USA Jobs  The Federal government's official job list.

• Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network  Contains various links for job seekers, students (including college sites in NJ, and the Peterson’s Guide to Colleges), and employers.

• 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.

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.