Welcome to the Piscataway Public Library's online Career Center. No matter what type of career you’re interested in, every job search should begin right here at the Piscataway Public Library. We provide access to a variety of sources that will assist you in your search, from books to public computers with access to web sites and specialized databases. If you have any questions about your job search, contact a librarian by telephone, email, or chat. Also- you can make an appointment with a librarian for help filling out an online job application or formatting your resume.

Online Job Search

SITE                                                                                        INDUSTRY FOCUS
www.6figurejobs.com                                                               All – 6 Figure Jobs
www.aftercollege.com                                                              All – College Students: Recent Graduates
www.ajb.dnj.us                                                                        All
www.allretailjobs.com                                                              Retail
www.bestjobsusa.com                                                              All
www.dice.com                                                                           All
www.careerbuilder.com                                                             All
www.careejournal.com                                                              Executive Career Site of Wall Str. Journal
www.careermag.com                                                                 All
www.careers.wsj.com                                                                Executive Career Site                                                                                                             
www.clearancejobs.com                                                            Jobseekers Holding Security Clearance
www.collegecentral.com                                                             All                                              
www.collegegrad.com                                                                All
www.computerjobs.com/homepage.aspx                                   Tech
www.computerwork.com                                                            Tech
www.crain.com/classified/adage/index.cfm                                   Advertising
www.creativehotlist.com                                                             Architecture Management
www.davincijobs.com                                                                 Varied-Central NY State
www.dice.com                                                                          Tech
www.the-dma.org                                                                      Direct Marketing
www.employment911.com                                                         All
www.execunet.com                                                                   All – Executives @ $100K+
www.freshjobs.com                                                                   All
www.gantthead.com                                                                  IT-Project Management
www.healthjobsusa.com                                                            Healthcare
www.hirenet.net                                                                       All
www.hotjobs.yahoo.com                                                            All
www.idealist.org                                                                        Non-Profit; Fund Raising
www.indeed.com                                                                      Great Job Aggregator – Consolidates listings from multiple sites
www.itcareers.com                                                                    IT
www.job.com                                                                           Retail
 www.jobadvertise.com                                                             All
www.jobcentral.com                                                                 All
www.jobcircle.com                                                                   Biotech; Healthcare; Engineering; Finance; Tech; Telecom
www.job-hunt.org                                                                    Links to job sites (eg. Mktg.,, Eng., Finance, etc.)
www.jobisland.com                                                                  All
www.jobs4sales.com                                                                Marketing/Advertising/Sales
 www.jobster.com                                                                   Great Job Aggregator-Consolidates listing from multiple sites
www.justtechjobs.com                                                            Tech
www.latpro.com                                                                      Hispanic/Bi-lingual Professionals
www.marketingjobs.com                                                         Marketing                                               
www.marketingmanager.com                                                  Marketing
www.marketingpower.com                                                      Marketing                                                     
www.mbaglobainet.com                                                          MBA's
www.medcareers.com                                                             Healthcare
www.medzilla.com                                                                   Healthcare; Biotech; Pharma
 www.megajobsites.com                                                          All
www.monster.com                                                                  All
www.mrinetwork.com                                                             All
www.nationjob.com                                                                All
www.nationjob.com/pjscout                                                    Personal job email service matching your background
www.netshare.com                                                                 Executive Positions
www.net-temps.com                                                              All
www.nj.com/jobs                                                                   All
www.nowhiring.com                                                               All
www.recruitersonline.com                                                       All - Lists of recruiters + Jobs Available                                  
www.researchinfo.com                                                           Market Research
www.salesjobs.com                                                                Sales
www.sciencejobs.com/splach.action                                        All Sciences
www.scip.org                                                                         Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice
www.simplyhired.com                                                             Great Job Aggregator – Consolidates listings from multiple sites 
 www.staffinglinks.com                                                           All – Metajob Search + Links to employers
www.telecomcareers.net                                                        Telecom
www.theladders.com                                                             Jobs offering - $100K +
www.top-consultant.com                                                       Consulting
www.topsalespositions.com                                                    Sales
www.tristatejobs.com                                                           All – NJ, NY, PA, CT 
www.truecareers.com                                                           All
www.usajobs.com                                                                 Federal Jobs
www.usjobboard.com                                                           All
www.vault.com                                                                    All
www.wantedjobs.com                                                          All
www.wetfeet.com                                                               All
GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
www.njcourtsonline.com                                                      All – Working w/Judiciary- Look at left under “job opportunities”

This information was provided by The Institute at Middlesex County College, 732-906-4681.

Other options:
4Jobs.com. Post a resume, search jobs, and browse other career resources, including articles and a salary calculator.

CareerBuilder. Find jobs, set up job alerts, and post your resume online for potential employers to view.

Craigslist. Searchable, worldwide job listings.

Indeed. Worldwide search engine for job postings. Searches job sites, newspapers, associations, and company career pages.

LinkedIn. Use this site to network with other professionals.

Monster. Search jobs, post your resume and cover letter for potential employers, and browse other career tools.

NYTimes. Post a job, find a job, and get career advice from The New York Times & Monster.

New Jersey Civil Service Commission. This is your gateway to public employment in the State of New Jersey. Visit this site to search job announcements for the public or promotional announcements for current government employees, and browse civil service testing and evaluation methods.

O*NET OnLine. Developed for the U.S. Department of Labor by the National Center for O*NET Development, this site allows users to search for jobs based on a variety of criteria.

Resume and Cover Letters

Get help drafting your resume or cover letter online from these web sites:

CareerLab - The First and Best Cover Letters. Find free sample cover letters on a variety of career-related topics.

The Riley Guide: Resumes and Cover Letters. Get resume and cover letter tips from The Riley Guide.

Additional Career Resources and Career Exploration

New Brunswick Professional Service Group. Network with other area professionals to share expertise and job search.

New Jersey Training Opportunities. Search for schools and organizations that provide occupational education and job training opportunities.

One Stop Career Center (PDF). Learn about career services in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
http://njnextstop.org/ New Jersey Next Stop. 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
www.gatewaytocareers.com This site provides information and activities that help explain the career search process and include a comprehensive listing of New Jersey along with national online resources that can aid job seekers through each step of their career research.
 

For Recent Grads

(from Library Journal, January 2012 - www.libraryjournal.com)

The Black Collegian Online. Serves diverse populations with information for students and grads on job searching and accepting offers.
The Career Guide to Industries.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Also available in print in the Career Section of the library.)
Career Transitions. For new job seekers.
Job Web. Sponsored by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Monster College. A partner with Monster.com job board website.
MyMoney.gov. Assistance with financial life events.
Practical Money Skills for Life.
Quintessential Careers.
Student Jobs. Entry-level jobs and internships for the federal government.

Resources @ Piscataway Public Library

Books

Job information books can be very useful with everything from picking an appropriate career, to preparing for exams. The books listed below can all be checked out and taken with you.

• Breitbarth, Wayne. The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: kick-start your business, brand, and job search. Location: Career (KEN)
• Dodd, Laura. dig this gig: Find Your Dream Job or Invent It. Location: Career 650.1 (KEN)
• Knaus, Bill. Fearless Job Hunting: poweful psychological strategies for getting the job you want. Location: Career 650.14 (WES). 
• MacDougall, Debra. The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job: what employers look for-whether they know it or not. Location: Career 650.14 (KEN)
• Mackay, Harvey. Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You. Location: Career 650.14 (Ken/WES)
• Ryan, 

Reference

There are some reference materials that may aid in your job search. You will need to use these resources at the library, because they do not circulate. These sources will be good for finding background information about various careers, including educational requirements and average salary.

• Career Information Center [volumes 1-13]. New York, NY: Butterick Pub., 2007. Location: 371.42 CAREER (KEN | WES)
• Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance [volumes 1-5]. Chicago, Ill: Ferguson Publishing Company, 2008. Location: 371.42 ENCYCLOPEDIA (KEN)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook. Washington, D.C.: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010. Location: REF 371.42 OCCUPATIONAL (KEN | WES)

Periodicals

Most of the periodicals below can be found at both Kennedy and Westergard libraries. Magazines and journals are located in the clear, plastic display racks, with the current month in front of the previous months. Current month magazines and journals do not circulate. Newspapers are located in similar clear, plastic displays nearby. Retention time for periodicals varies, so check with the librarian for more information.

• Courier News. Retention: 2 months (KEN); 1 month (WES)
• Home News and Tribune. Retention: 2 months (KEN); 1 month (WES)
• Star Ledger. Retention: 2 months (KEN); 1 month (WES)
• The New York Times. Retention: 2 months (KEN); 1 month (WES). Electronic access: see librarian.

Instructional Videos

Instructional videos are circulating materials located in the nonfiction video section.

• Answering Interview Questions. Indianapolis, IN: Video Education America, 2010. Location: DVD 650.14 ANSWERING (KEN | WES)
• Developing A Career Portfolio. White Plains, NY: Video Education America, 2008. Location: Career DVD 331.702 DEVELOPING (KEN)
• Job Application: Looking Good on Paper. White Plains, NY: Video Education America, 2008. Location: DVD 650.14 JOB (KEN | WES)
• Quick Cover Letter DVD. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2003. Location: Career DVD 650.14 QUICK (KEN)
• Quick Resume DVD. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works, 2004. Location: Career DVD 650.14 QUICK (KEN)
• Powerful Resumes. White Plains, NY: Video Education America, 2006.  Location: Career DVD 650.14 POWERFUL (KEN)

Electronic Databases

Piscataway Public Library maintains online access to a host of electronic databases that can be found through the library’s web site at http://www.piscatawaylibrary.org. Many of the databases and web sites can be accessed on-site or remotely using your library card and pin number.
 

• Business Source Elite. This business database provides full text for nearly 1,100 business publications, including full text for nearly 500 peer-reviewed business publications. The rich collection of titles in Business Source Elite provides information dating back to 1985. This database is updated on a daily basis via EBSCOhost.
• Coin Career Community. Provides access to skills assessment tests, job search, and career description videos.
• LearningExpress Library. Includes practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook. Provides basic information for hundreds of different careers.

Developing Computer Skills

Sign up for hands-on computer instruction. These classes will provide you with an introduction to the computer, word processing, Internet searching, and basic email.

Filing for Unemployment

For information regarding filing for unemployment online or by telelphone, visit the Department of Labor and Workforce Development web site at http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/fileui/file_index.html

Volunteer Opportunities

• VolunteerMatch -- In a sluggish economy, volunteer work is a great way to stay active. Visit VolunteerMatch to discover opportunities in your community.