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Career Connections - New Jersey

http://careerconnections.nj.gov

Get personalized resources and support for your unique life situation. New Jersey Career Connections offers a wide variety of services including:

Vocational Rehabilitation Services ; Veteran Services ; Mature Worker Services ; Youth Services ; Displaced Homemaker Services ; Ex-offender Services

 

CareerOneStop 

https://www.careeronestop.org

Job searching tips, career information, and additional resources.

 

Career Planning

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/career-planning-4161894

Resume writing, cover letters, evaluating education, and more.

 

How-To Guide (Careers)

http://guides.wsj.com/careers/?reflink=djm_wsjnf0310_careershowto_puba

Tips from the Wall Street Journal. Topics include starting a job search, successful interviewing, and more.

 

Learning Express

https://npl.org/internet-electronic-resources/alphabetical-listing-of-databases/#L

How to prepare for a career, practice for job appropriate exams, career information and job search. A Newark Public Library database available to library card holders. From home please put your library card number and PIN.

 

The Muse

https://www.themuse.com

An excellent source for interviewing/career advice, this source also offers a behind-the scenes look at companies and job opportunities.  Browse job listings by title, location, name of company, or type of job. 

 

My Perfect Resume

https://www.myperfectresume.com

Resume-creator app with samples, formats, and guides.

 

NJCAN (NJ Career Assistance Navigator)

http://njcan.org

Career exploration tools, resume tips, wage information, skills assessment, and much more.

 

NJ Next Stop

http://www.njnextstop.org

"NJ Next Stop is a state site sponsored to help NJ teens, parents, and counselors learn more about career interests, career options, and the world of work.  It also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in New Jersey."

 

Resume Builder

https://www.resumebuilder.com/comprehensive-resume-and-career-guide-for-people-with-disabilities/.

A guide to finding employment for people with disabilities.

 

Resume Genius

https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/how-to-write-a-resume

Resume samples, templates, and formats.  Advice on which type to use based on your situation.

 

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing Tips

https://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/preparing-resumes-and-cover-letters

Resume basics, resume and cover letter samples, and tips for interviewing (attire, behavior, and a list of frequently asked questions). 

 

Cover Letters

 

Career Connections - Cover Letters

http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/prepare/resumes/coverltr/cover_letters.shtml

Examples and tips of writing a good cover letter to get you the job you are seeking.

 

Cover Letter Maker

https://careerzone.ny.gov/views/careerzone/guesttool/letterWriter.jsf

Although designed for teens, anyone can take advantage of this resource. Decide whether you want to create a simple cover letter or a custom cover letter and then fill out each section. Once completed, the letter can be viewed in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader.

 

Free Cover Letters

http://www.cover-letters.com

Hundreds of free sample letters and writing advice.

 

How to Write a Great Letter

http://www.cover-letters.com/Cover-Letters/About-Cover-Letters/How-To-Write-A-Great-Letter.aspx

A guide to writing cover letters. Offers information about common cover letter writing mistakes and writing hints.

 

Smart Cover Letter

http://smartcoverletter.com/?gclid=CObQhfbsmLgCFcmj4Aod2AIA0w

Produce a generic cover letter in minutes.

 

 

Resumes

 

Career Connections - Highly Effective Resumes

http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/prepare/resumes/effective/highly_effective_resumes.shtml

This page helps you create persuasive and powerful items or bullet points for your resume, remember this formula: Action Verbs + Details + Results = Impressive Resumes

 

Free Resume Builder

http://www.gotresumebuilder.com

Create a free account to build a resume, post your resume online, and send a resume via a free fax.

 

CareerOneStop Resume Guide

https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/Resumes/ResumeGuide/introduction.aspx

Resume strategies, marketing tips, and a section-by-section walkthrough for crafting your own resume.

 

Great Sample Resume

https://www.greatsampleresume.com

Offers a simple online resume builder with visual templates and customizable fields. 

 

How to Write a Resume

www.howtowritearesume.net

A free account will enable users to create and format a resume and to save it online.

 

Jobscan

https://www.jobscan.co/resume-templates

Download all types of resume templates with tips included in each template.

 

JobStar Resume Guide

http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/res-what.php 

Examples of different resume styles.

 

Niche Academy - Resumes

https://my.nicheacademy.com/reopening/course/5837

Resume tutorial, including explanations of different types of resumes (traditional, chronological, functional).

 

Resume Form

https://careerzone.ny.gov/views/careerzone/guesttool/resume.jsf

A guided resume generator. Fill out each section and then view your completed resume in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader.

 

Resume Workshop

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/resumes_and_vitas/resume_workshop/index.html

"This resume workshop provides detailed explanations, as well step-by-step processes, for creating an effective resume."

 

 

Interviewing

 

Career Advice from Monster.com

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/careers.aspx

Interview tips and preparation strategies.

 

Career Connections - Interviewing Skills

http://careerconnections.nj.gov/careerconnections/prepare/interview/interviewing_skills_index.shtml

"The primary objective of a job interview is to convince a prospective employer that you are the best candidate for the position. 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."

 

Job Interview Questions

https://www.livecareer.com/resources/interviews/questions

Types of interviews, interview tips, questions, and more.

 

The Muse

https://www.themuse.com

An excellent source for interviewing and career advice with suggestions on how to answer the tough questions, what not to say, etc. 

 

My Perfect Resume: Interviews

https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/interviews

Series of articles on interview preparation, common questions, behavioral/situational topics, and follow-ups.

 

Northeastern University: Virtual Interview Tips

https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/virtual-interview-tips/

Advice on virtual interviews, including setting the ideal backdrop, which clothing choices look best on screen, and digital etiquette. 

 

Virtual Interviews

https://www.pcma.org/virtual-job-interview-how-prepare-covid-19/

Tips on how to interview virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

 

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