Weekly Job Byte

RTWNJ Program Benefit – eCourses from Velsoft LMS!

We want to remind candidates about the availability of eCourses from Velsoft LMS. The RTWNJ program has 50 licenses available for candidate use. Courses include soft skills training; Microsoft Office products; supervisory skills; and much more.

Access to the eCourses can be requested HERE. Once granted access, the eCourses are available for 1 month.  You will receive an email with login information. Typically access is granted at the beginning of each month. Should you require more time, please submit another request.

How to land a job despite bad credit
If you’re job hunting, you expect hiring managers to check your resume.

But you shouldn’t be surprised if potential employers delve into another aspect of your personal life — your financial history — and turn you down if they don’t like what they see.

That’s why job seekers should know their rights when companies start to scrutinize their credit reports, and be ready to deal with unflattering information that could sink an application. Read More.

Doing These 4 Things Will Help You Rock Your Next Job Interview

In an ideal world, getting your dream job would depend solely on your capabilities and prior work experience. In the real world, though, snagging that opportunity is often just as much about the impression you make on your interviewer.

In this three-part series, Fortune talks to experts about how women can use their personal and speaking style, body language, and online presence to land that job offer. 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:

  • Camden CC – Oct. 24 & 25 – Contact Dan Lim
  • Bergen CC – Nov. 3 & 4 – Contact Unnati Patel
  • County College of Morris – Nov. 11 & 18 – Contact Jaci Teune

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.