Weekly Job Byte

Seizing the Opportunity & the Job
For many people, job interviews are the most stressful part of any employment search. But they don’t have to be.

Employment interviews are an opportunity to show you’re an enthusiastic worker who would do a job well. You can make the most of that opportunity by being prepared, presenting a professional demeanor, and describing your qualifications well.

There are many types of employment interviews, and each may have a different purpose. Screening interviews, for example, are designed to whittle the applicant pool. Group or panel interviews yield multiple perspectives from a single meeting. And telephone and videoconferencing interviews help employers find the best prospects before investing time and effort in a face-to-face interview. Read More.

Become a Top-Tier Candidate: How to Search For a Job Like a Pro
Searching for a job is one of the most stressful things a person can do regardless of age.

A person right out of college versus a person who has been in the workforce for quite some time often has the same problems.

Finding jobs in a certain area, if small or rural, can be a nightmare for certain professions.

Some people always seem to get jobs that are amazing, this isn’t by mistake.
Job hunting is an art form and here are some tips to perfect the art of the job hunt.  Read More.

HOT JOBS! – You Must belong to the Ready To Work NJ Program to be considered.
In order to apply, you will need to complete the form and upload your cover letter & resume. If you have any questions, the program coordinator’s email is listed in the form. In order to be eligible for these positions, you must be qualified & enrolled in the Ready to Work NJ Program.

Click HERE to view our listings. Please note that you will have to zoom in on the document to read the position information. Please note we keep job listings for 1 month.

New Start Career Network & Ready To Work NJ Form Strategic Alliance

The New Start Career Network (NSCN) and the New Jersey Community College Consortium (NJCCC) have announced an exciting new program to help New Jersey’s older (ages 45+) long-term unemployed job seekers reconnect to full-time employment.

New Start Reconnect offers New Jersey businesses the opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in wage reimbursement per hire for up to six months for hiring a NSCN member. Participating in New Start Reconnect allows any New Jersey business of any size within the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology industries to be reimbursed 50% to 90% of an eligible NSCN member’s wages, based on the company’s current number of employees. Read More.

2 Day Job Readiness Workshops Filling Up FAST -Limited to the first 25 participants!!!

Improve your chances of getting a new job by taking advantage of the Ready To Work NJ 2 Day Workshop! Upcoming workshops are scheduled at:

Candidates may also receive a phone call from the participating Colleges. Note: if email link doesn’t work, please use the first initial last name @ njworkforce.org to send an email.