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FILE NJ UNEMPLOYMENT

Are you facing unemployment? Information and instructions from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development on filing a new or reopening an existing NJ Unemployment Insurance Claim.

JOB DISLOCATION

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has compiled a free resource containing important financial and unemployment-related information for individuals facing a job loss. FINRA's Investor Alert, "Job Dislocation: Making Smart Financial Choices after a Job Loss," offers guidance and tips for the general public on taking the right financial steps in the event of unemployment; protecting against investment fraud during a period of job dislocation; understanding health insurance options; and asking the right questions about employer benefit plans.

The Alert is available for download in English and Spanish versions at www.finra.org/JobLossAlert

JOB HUNTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Job Hunting on the Internet is held at the Burlington County Library in Westampton monthly. Interested jobseekers can check out the Library's online events calendar for details.

JOB FAIRS NEAR YOU

FIND a NEW CAREER at a JOB FAIR near you!

BEST OF THE WEB

100 Best Companies to Work For in America

FORTUNE Magazine's annual ranking of America's top 100 employers.
Best Careers

US News & World Report annual list of best careers with bright futures.
Best Places to Work in NJ

NJBIZ initiative dedicated to finding and recognizing New Jersey’s best employers.
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

The Best Places to Work rankings are the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee engagement in the federal government.
G.I. Jobs' Top 100 Most Military-Friendly Employers

G.I. Jobs annual list of the nation’s Top 100 Most Military-Friendly Employers.
Glassdoor.com 2010 Best Places to Work

Second annual "Employees' Choice" awards for Best Places to Work. The Top 50 winners were selected by the people who know these companies best — their employees!

NEW JERSEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The NJ Civil Service Commission links to job announcements in state, county, and municipal governments. The Commission also offers tips and techniques in understanding the job application process, orientation guides to help candidates prepare for examinations, and information on employee programs.

NJ Firefighter & Law Enforcement Examination Announcements

The NJ Civil Service Commission has announced the 2010 Examination for Firefighters. The application deadline is March 31, 2010. Applications are available for download at http://info.csc.state.nj.us/Vats/PDFForms/12894.pdf

The 2010 Law Enforcement Exam announcement will be issued on June 1, 2010. Please check the Commission's site for the latest information http://www.nj.gov/csc/FAQS/public_safety/law_enforcement.htm

Your Burlington County Library has print and e-resources to help you prepare for these exams. Search our catalog or use your library card to access interactive practice tests and eBooks with Testing & Education Reference Center.

E-RESOURCES & DATABASES

Career Insider at Vault

Use this comprehensive career resource for downloadable ebooks, insider company information, industry research, career advice articles and an "electronic watercooler" message board.
Reference USA (business, residential & health care directories)

Use this suite of directories to search: US & Canadian businesses, and households, tech companies, healthcare providers and more. Job Seekers can conduct research about industries and companies. Find executives, corporate families & company descriptions.
Testing and Education Reference Center

Interactive practice tests and ebooks for SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT along with citizenship, nursing, civil service, licensing and military exams. JOBSEEKERS can instantly create a professional RESUME using the online RESUME BUILDER.

NEW & NOTABLE

Amazing Resumes: What Employers Want to See—and How to Say It
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Bri
ISBN/ISSN: 1593576676
A concise volume of snappy chapters designed to help readers understand what makes employers hire people-and how to build a resume that motivates an employer to hire them. This evidence-based career self-help book is based on the psychology of selection and impression management and is written by a team of psychologists and career professionals. Learn the basics of how to present your credential and experience in the most effective way.
Fearless Resumes: the Proven Method for Getting a Great Job Fast
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Ste
ISBN/ISSN: 0071482350
Bestselling author and renowned career coach Marky Stein provides the edge you need in today’s ultracompetitive job market. With Fearless Résumés you will transform your résumé from words on paper into a vibrant self-presentation that tells prospective employers what they want to hear. In no time, you’ll be crafting a résumé that hooks prospective employers’ attention, turns boring past duties into dynamic personal statements, transforms weaknesses into strengths—and gets your name on top of the résumé heap in any HR office.
Get a Great Job When You Don't Have a Job
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Ste
ISBN/ISSN: 0071637737
In the modern-day job market, simply answering ads with a cover letter and résumé just doesn’t cut it. You need to cover all the bases. You need to strategize. This compendium from bestselling career guru Marky Stein is your road map to getting the job you want. Get a Great Job When You Don’t Have a Job breaks the process down into three easy parts, each covering a single, critical aspect of a successful job search: fearless résumés, fearless interviewing, and fearless career change. This all-inclusive, no-nonsense job-search program is exactly what you need to succeed in any type of market.
How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Other Social Networks
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Sch
ISBN/ISSN: 0071621334
Finding the job of your dreams the old way just doesn’t happen anymore. If you want great pay, great benefits, and great satisfaction in your career, you must begin social networking. How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Other Social Networks helps you take full advantage of the bounty of opportunities to be found on the most popular sites. Online job-search experts Brad and Debra Schepp take you step-by-step through the process of joining networks, creating effective online profiles, and successfully * marketing yourself, * building a network of business contacts, * connecting with employers, *getting recommendations, and * finding new leads.
How to Say It on Your Resume: : A Top Recruiting Director's Guide to Writing the Perfect Resume for Every Job
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Kar
ISBN/ISSN: 0735204349
Knowing how employers choose candidates, the author shows you how to make a résumé stand out. Whether readers are looking to make a career change, re-enter the workforce, find a first job, or acquire an internal position, Karsh demonstrates how to transform any résumé-and get results.
Rebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Fin
ISBN/ISSN: 0137021143
Been laid off? Fired? Pushed out? See it coming? This book will help you get back on your feet, develop a plan of action, and find your next great job! Real answers from real experts: *What to do first…and what never to do *How to cope with the havoc, trauma, and anger *How to protect your professional reputation *How to keep your options open *Know your rights *What to do while you’re out of work *How to safeguard your finances *What to tell your family *How to keep it from happening again and *How to come back stronger and better than ever!
The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Bur
ISBN/ISSN: 1402216769
In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list...or dropped from consideration!
THE FIRST 60 SECONDS will give you the tools to best impress in that crucial first minute. You'll also find out strategies to constantly differentiate yourself from the competition. From preparing a credentials package to connecting with the interviewer, you'll learn how to successfully set yourself apart every time.
What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers
Call Number: JOBS 331.128 Bol
ISBN/ISSN: 1580089879
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? is the most complete guide for first-time job seekers as well as second and encore careers changers. It has been honored and celebrated for nearly 40 years, but in our current global recession, the reason why it is so popular becomes painfully apparent: It works! People buy the book because it really, really works! Every year it has more timely and more helpful information than the year before, because it is updated, and often dramatically rewritten, for the current job market. But it always brings with it decades of experience and a worldwide network of contacts.
What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here?: 44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired
Call Number: JOBS 650.14 Sha
ISBN/ISSN: 0312373341
If you are looking for a job you need every advantage you can get. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? puts a former Human Resources executive turned employee advocate in your corner. Cynthia Shapiro reveals the best-kept job secrets that employers don’t want you to know including: *Secret #8: A computer is deciding your job prospects. *Secret #12: Professional references are useless. *Secret #18: There is a “type” that always gets the offer. *Secret #21: The Thank-You note is too late. *Secret #28: Always negotiate. * …and thirty-nine more! Once you know the secrets you can create a winning resume, ace the interview, and land the job of your dreams.