Job Preparation

We match skilled tradespeople to hiring companies based on the experience & certifications in demand. Our database of skills and certifications provides the perfect match between job seekers and employers. With experienced candidates in 15 different industries, we have the skilled workers you are looking for.

• With BlueRecruit, you can stop applying to endless job posts. Create a profile from your phone in 5 minutes and get matched with 100s of companies instantly.
• Stop posting jobs and waiting for resumes. Instead, search for tradespeople on our database of active job seekers that want to talk to you. Run your first search for free now.
• Increase your student job placement rate and receive graduate employment information in one, easy-to-use platform. The best part? We offer this service at no-charge.

Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique, and proven interview techniques. Experience personalized career center seamlessly integrated with advanced virtual technology to help job seekers of diverse backgrounds and needs.

JobNow's features include:

• Homework Help - Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
• JobNow - Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more!
• Resume Assistance - Prepare your resume with help from JobNow resources including resume templates; receive expert feedback via live interaction or the resume lab.
• Prepare for Your Interview - Review interview tips and resources; connect with a job coach to practice interviewing.
• Live Assistance - Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, college placement tests and more!
• Career Resources - Begin your job hunt with JobNow’s powerful tools.
• Skills-Building - Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
• Personalized eLearning Tools - My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
• 24-Hour Writing Lab - Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
• Homework Send Question - Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
• Adult Learning Center - Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
• Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support

Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources.

VetNow's features include:

• Live Veteran Navigator - Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, and standardized tests.
• JobNow - Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources, and more!
• Resume Assistance - Prepare your resume with help from JobNow resources including resume templates; receive expert feedback via live interaction or the resume lab.
• Prepare for Your Interview - Review interview tips and resources; connect with a job coach to practice interviewing.
• Live Assistance - Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, college placement tests, and more!
• Career Resources - Begin your job hunt with JobNow’s powerful tools.
• Skills-Building - Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
• 24-Hour Writing Lab - Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
• Send Question - Send a question and get expert help
• Foreign Language Lab/French-Speaking Support

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource for career exploration and planning that allows users to quickly find the valuable career information they need, whether it’s industry and professions articles, school planning resources, or skills and career advice.

Highlights:

• Industries and Careers: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center features expertly researched, reliable content on 140 industries and thousands of professions in areas such as agriculture, food, and natural resources; architecture and construction; arts, A/V technology, and communications; business, management, and administration; education and training; finance; government and public administration; health science; hospitality and tourism; human services; information technology; law, public safety, corrections, and security; manufacturing; marketing, sales, and service; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and transportation, distribution, and logistics.
• Plan Your Education: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center can help students find the schools that are the best fit—choose from undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and vocational and tech schools in the U.S. and Canada, and narrow your list by location, tuition, enrollment, sports, areas of study, campus housing, and a variety of other characteristics.
• Launch Your Career: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center offers expert advice on writing résumés and cover letters, interviewing, applying for apprenticeships and internships, professional etiquette, and other workplace topics.
• Essential Resources for Career Exploration and Skill Building: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center’s exclusive workplace skills development content can help students prepare for a career in any field and support academic success and general life skills.

Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, create resumes, and explore careers.

A video-based how-to training resource, Infobase Learning Cloud opens up unlimited access to thousands of short videos covering more than 500 of today's most popular software applications on both PCs and Macs.

• All the latest offerings — Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Google, and more
• Valuable job training — Improve job skills with in-depth training on Excel and Photoshop, or learn valuable social media techniques with tutorials on Twitter, blogging, and podcasting
• Mobile training — Learn how to use mobile products such as the iPhone and iPad
• Access anywhere — Watch videos at the library or remotely from home
• ADA Accessibility — All videos are closed captioned Accessibility Statement

*If you are trying to create an account, use "learn" as your passcode.

*If you have an account and are experiencing issues logging in with your password, use the temporary password, "learn." Once you are logged in, you can then change your password in the profile settings.

LearningExpress Library helps libraries improve the lives of their patrons every day through a highly-acclaimed eLearning solution that provides support to students and professionals for academic skill-building, standardized test prep, career certification test prep and more.

Targeted Learning Centers Include:

• College admissions and placement exams (ACT, SAT, AP, and TOEFL)
• Academic skills-improvement for 4th grade skills-level through college (reading, writing, math, science)
• Graduate School Admissions exams (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT and MCAT)
• Adult learning (reading, writing, math, science and more)
• High school equivalency (GED, HiSET, and TASC) test prep
• U.S. citizenship test prep in English and Spanish
• Spanish content available for the GED test and academic skills improvement
• Career occupational certification exam prep

Features Include:

• Easy-to-use website navigation
• Responsive design for mobile devices
• Guidance pages and personalized learning roadmap
• Individualized study plans
• Secure personal portfolio

The NJ Career Network Job Seeker Community is a FREE online community to help you in your job search and to connect you with other people who are looking for jobs and with our volunteer coaches. This community offers a supportive network so you know where to turn with your questions and concerns. Volunteer experts and your peers will be here to help you navigate your job search and cope with all aspects of searching for work.

Provided by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, the New Start Career Network, and the Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.