Career Connections Corner:

Career Exploration

Disclaimer: Wayne Public Library does not subscribe or pay for access to any of the listed web sites. Wayne Public Library librarians always try to locate web sites that provide free information, but do not guarantee any web site will be free of charges.

BrainTrack Universities, Colleges and Careers - Operating since 1996, BrainTrack lists over 10,000 higher education institutions in 194 countries and is continually updated with new resources for education and careers.

New Jersey Next Stop - A state site to help New Jersey teens, parents, and counselors learn more about career interest, career options, and the world of work.  It also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in New Jersey.

New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator - a free career and and labor market information website for residents of New Jersey offering extensive information on over 550 occupations and 194 New Jersey occupational licenses, registrations and certifications.

NJCLICKS' Job & Career Accelerator - comprehensive, online job search system that puts job seekers on the Fast Track to getting hired.

 JobTrak - Don't know how to start your job search? Start here at this nice resource from JobTrak.

 Occupational Outlook Handbook - Considering a new occupation? The handbook provides information careers.

 VolunteerMatch - Find a volunteer opportunity in your area. 

 The Riley Guide - Use this guide to seek career guidance.  

Internet Career Connection - Discover a career that best matches your personality style.

 OSHA Review Commission Decisions - Find out which companies have been investigated by OSHA since 1981. 

Passaic County One-Stop Career Center- Offering workforce readiness services and career resources to jobseekers and employers 

CareerOneStop-  Your pathway to career success. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals.

NJTOPPS- New Jersey's guide to training and education programs.

 

Access the Wayne Public Library's database Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Facts on File Online.)  Explore careers, get job hunting advice, learn how to write the perfect resume and receive tips on how to ace an interview, all in one place!
Read these directions and then:

  • Click here to access Ferguson's Career Guidance Center from our Home Access Online Databases page.

  • Scroll down Home Access Databases

  • Click on Facts on File Databases

  • Scroll down Facts on File Databases

  • Click on Ferguson's Career Guidance Center                                                  

Facebook and Linkedin are networking websites that may be useful for your job search.
Adult Career Center

The Adult Career Center database is available to our Wayne Library card holders.  Provides adult customers with tutors to help them study for standardized tests such as the GED; review and proof-read resumes and cover letters; provides job search tips and access to a resource center containing test preparation materials.  The Resource Center materials are available 24/7.

The Adult Career Center is part of the "Homework Help NJ" program made possible by The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with PSEG Foundation and Praxair Foundation.
 
 

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