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Leads
1. There is no one comprehensive Internet site that lists all available jobs.2. There is no single source to identify employers offering specific benefits etc.
3. Every traditional job lead has a viable counterpart on the Internet.
- America's Job Exchange--formerly America's Job Bank
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NJ Dept. Labor One-Stop Job Search--culled from many sources.
- NJ Green Job Partnership Program
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: employment & volunteer programs
- Senior Community Service Employment Program
contact: One-Stop-Career-Center for details. - NJ Civil service--online only, not all municipalities participate
- General postings--full service job sites
- LinkedIn---network contacts
- Newspaper ads--classifieds in online papers & paper papers are different
- Trade journals--profession-specfic opps, mostly management
- Company listings--job openings & benefits
- New Jersey Staffing Alliance--employment agencies by industry specialty
- NJ job fairs--meet dozens of potential employers in one place
- Career Central---MCL's select list
Strategy
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING YOUR BEST JOB SITES
THE TWO RULES FOR SEARCHING ANY INTERNET JOB DATABASE:
Tips
This is one of four Career Resource Seminars developed for job seekers in
New Jersey. If you have questions regarding the content of this class or would like assistance finding your local
resources, contact Lynne Olver (973)285-6969.
Lynne.Olver@gmail.com is more appealing to potential
employers than IHATEMONDAYS@aol.com. If you list your telephone number, check your answering machine.
Create your personal job search folder.
Date, site checked, jobs applied/resumes sent. Try to avoid applying for the same job twice.
All public libraries in Morris County offer free, high-speed Internet connections with MS Office.
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Career Central...jobs, career services, salaries, e-resumes