Job Search and Career Help

Looking for information on jobs, careers or job related services in the South Jersey area?. Then the South Jersey Works site is for you. It is a cooperative effort by the county libraries of southern New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Labor and the New Jersey Library Association. This site is filled with terrific resources designed to assist you.

Career Transitions helps users of all backgrounds plot a course to a new career. Regardless of users' comfort level with technology, Career Transitions offers a practical, personalized and guided experience that integrates all the tools needed in the job-search process, including:

Resume builder, job application wizard and a personal profile that stores a user's references, action plan and more
Assessment engine that identifies career interests and transferable skills
Career explorer, industry explorer and geography explorer
Ability to target specific careers, industries and locations and see projected growth
Interviewing tips
Networking help
Adult education and low-fee distance learning classes to enhance employment prospects
Access to unemployment services, health benefits and other social services
Comprehensive job search that incorporates a user's career, industry and location targets
Inspiration to keep motivated
And more

LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator™ provides personalized, step-by-step assistance for job seekers at all experience and education levels—from exploring and matching suitable occupations from over 1,000 detailed occupation profiles to finding available jobs in their area from a database of over 5 million up-to-date job postings. With Job & Career Accelerator, users can easily create professional resumes and cover letters, master interviewing and networking techniques, improve work related skills, and prepare for occupation related exams. In addition, it helps job seekers plan, tailor, and track multiple job searches at the same time while providing expert advice and tips every step. The end result is the most efficient and effective job search possible.

eReference Center Jobs and Careers Links

Our eReference Center has a collection of links to additional resources.

Need More Help?

Librarian by Appointment is a new service from the Gloucester County Library. Library patrons make an appointment with a professional librarian for an individual session that lasts up to an hour. Sessions can be used for research advice, instruction on internet searching, or help with resumes and job searching. Times are scheduled based on staff availability. Email the Reference Department at reference@gcls.org or call 856-223-6050 today to make your appointment. Let us know your topic and preferred times.