Career Resources

Brought to you by the NJ State Library. Use this page to find information on work, housing, healthcare, and parenting help.

Brought to you by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, this website offers macroeconomic data on the NJ economy like unemployment rate, information on mass layoffs. There is also help for job seekers, information on COBRA, and many kinds of legal information.

One Stop Career centers are intended to help people begin their career searches. Get help writing a cover letter, putting together a resume, and receive job counseling all at no charge.

Arranged through the Department of Labor, the Professional Services Group is a network of professionals helping professionals. Use this website to get in touch with a PSG facilitator, learn about job fairs, and get the chance to do mock interviews.

The EBSCO Coin Career Library offers a comprehensive information resource for career and college research. Explore options, find information, create a resume, research career fields, and test your knowledge in a variety of fields through this new EBSCO database.

The New Jersey State Library's Economic Recovery Wiki and Virtual Career Center. This Wiki is intended to be a one-stop clearinghouse for information concerning the recovery from the economic downturn with an emphasis on helping the people of New Jersey find employment.

A comprehensive career resource with information on thousands of companies. Glassdoor includes salary and bonuses and details for specific jobs at specific companies, as well as actual interview questions and hiring process details. Also included are reviews written by employees that highlight the pro's and con's of working for a particular employer. (Note, this link was added on 9/25/09. Full access to glassdoor.com will be finalized very soon.)