Middlesex County Resources
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
- JobSource
- Career Services
- CareerOnestop – sponsored by the US Department of Labor
- Monroe Library Jobs & Careers Databases
- LearningExpress Quick Start Guide – how to access the LearningExpress database
- New Jersey Job Portal
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics – career information, employment estimates and growth, work environment, earnings rates, education, training and licensing
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
- Quick Resume Builder – JobSource
- Simple Cover Letter Writer – JobSource
- Great Resumes – LearningExpress tutorial
- Great Cover Letters – LearningExpress tutorial
LinkedIn Learning Resources
- Writing a Resume with Stacy Gordon – Video Course
- Thirty-Minute Resume Refresh with Sho Dewan – Video Course
- Writing a Cover Letter by Jenny Foss
Indeed.com Resources
- How to write the best cover letter (with template and sample)
- Resume Basics: Types of Resumes, Examples & Tips
- Free Professional Resume Templates
- How to Write the Best Resume for Your Experience – presented by ZipRecruiter
INTERVIEW SKILLS AND ETIQUETTE
- CareerOnestop Interview Guide
- Monroe Library Digital Collection – ebooks and audiobooks
- How To Make a Great Impression in a Job Interview: 20 Tips – Indeed.com
- TED Talks – experts offer fresh perspectives on current interview trends
SKILL BUILDING AND NETWORKING
- Effective Networking – Forbes.com
- SkillUp NJ – free online learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Digital Networking Strategies with Chris Taylor – Video Course
- Finding a Job During a Recession or Challenging Economic Times – Learning Path
- Managing Your Professional Network with Elise Gelwicks – Video Course
- Finding Out Your Next Move with Jenny Blake – Video Course
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS – NJ DEPT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Updated 3/8/2024