Located in our Mays Landing Reference Center
609-625-2776, ext. 6310
The Job Center offers materials on vocational aptitude, training,
job searching and resume writing, plus business directories and
listings of agencies that provide job search assistance.
Whether you're thinking of switching jobs,
starting a second career, entering the job market for the first time,
or in-between jobs, a variety of books and computer databases are
available for your review.
There are books, videos, and computer programs that provide instruction
on writing resumes and cover letters, preparing for a job interview and
salary negotiation. Others address test preparation and specific civil
service title tests.
Job Center activities
made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Library. Hamilton Township,
NJ, schools donated computer equipment for the Job Center.
A specialized collection of reference books on careers, vocational guidance, directories for job seekers, resumes, cover letters, industry and occupational outlooks and much more is located in the Reference Center.
Many other books on job-related topics, including test preparation books, may be borrowed with your library card and located through the library catalog. If you don’t find what you need, please ask a library staff member for help.
Q. Do I have to come to the Job Center in Mays Landing
to access job listings on the Internet?
A. No, you may access job listings on the Internet on any Internet terminal,
whether on your personal computer or at any library branch. Go to the Library's Links page and choose "Employment".
Q. Does the Job Center have a staff or counselors to help me
get a job or write a resume?
A. No. The Job Center is a self-help collection of books and World Wide
Web links that you can use to get a job or write your own resume.
Q. Can I get help to learn how to search the Internet for jobs?
A. Yes. If you are not familiar with Internet searching, ask a library
staff member for a brief introduction to get you started.
Q. Can I post a resume on the Internet at the library's terminals?
A. Yes, you may post a resume using the Workforce New Jersey website,
America's Job Bank, or other Internet employment sites.
Q. Does the Job Center
have word processing so I can write papers and reports?
A. Yes, word processing is available. Resume templates are offered in
the software program.