Workforce Investment Board of Passaic County

Some Companies Say No to Resumes, Yes to Social Media

2012-02-01T12:05:00.002-05:00

MyFox Phoenix
PHOENIX - Some companies are looking for new employees, but they're not reading over resumes anymore. Instead, employers are using online social media profiles, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to get a better understanding of who their job ...

Want to Stand Out From the Crowd? 3 Tips on How to Do It.

2012-02-01T12:04:00.002-05:00

Forbes
“So tell me about yourself” can be one of the most intimidating questions in the job search process. The same is true for entrepreneurs when it comes to talking about our businesses. As the face of a company, we need to be ready to confidently deliver ...

Social media could make, break job candidates

2012-02-01T12:03:00.000-05:00

Daily Illini
“This applies during their job search and after they start working for an organization. If it can be Googled, it can be viewed by an employer,” Tidrick said. Employees should also be aware of their companies' rules and policies about social media, ...
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New Career Website Lets Job Seekers Upload Video Resumes

2012-02-01T11:59:00.002-05:00

Mashable
It will always be free for job seekers. The company announced on its blog that GetHired received “$1.75 million in an oversubscribed round of seed funding.” While LinkedIn is a great tool for job seekers–letting you identify who's viewed your profile ...

QuickSTART Program - Create Your Own Job

2012-01-27T10:24:00.000-05:00

Scholarships available to the first 200 eligible applicants.

Finding a Job in 2012: Create a Strategy, Remove Buzzwords from Resume

2012-01-24T15:43:00.002-05:00

MyFox Phoenix
Diversify: Today's job search can be summed up in one word: hustle. Don't just spam employers with resumes. Follow directions on how to apply. Look for company on social media and LinkedIn Listen: What is going on in the company you want to work for?

Tips for dealing with major life changes (like being laid off)

2012-01-23T13:26:00.003-05:00

Taunton Daily Gazette
But remember, all it takes is one interview to get the job you are looking for. Take care of yourself: Take a break from your job search and from other stress factors in your life every so often. Try taking a warm bath, riding a bike on a scenic bike ...

In your job search, be willing to be yourself

2012-01-23T13:26:00.000-05:00

STLtoday.com
When you've been looking for a job for an extended period of time, it's easy to lose focus and forget that the most important asset you have to offer any company is ... YOU. Here are a few tips to get yourself re-energized in this first month of the ...

Job Seekers: 3 Ways to Make Yourself More Visible to Employers

2012-01-23T13:22:00.000-05:00

Business Insider
As important as social media is to your job search, it can be an enormous time suck too. Don't waste all your time on Farmville or Castleville or any other virual-villes. Use social media in your job search to develop your connections and meet new ...

Career Journal: Avoiding Common Interview Mistakes

2012-01-23T13:19:00.000-05:00

Wall Street Journal (blog)
It's not just your answers during interviews that will determine whether you get a job. Your attitude and your appearance matters, too. Recruiters share some common mistakes that candidates make, and tips on how to avoid them. Don't be clueless: Human ...
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True Story: LinkedIn Got Me Two Great Jobs

2012-01-23T13:18:00.000-05:00

Forbes
He has 31 “recommendations,” where other LinkedIn users have written positive things about his performance. What is Stevens' advice about starting a job search? He suggests looking at jobs posted on LinkedIn, and then noting which of your connections ...

Job-search basics still apply today

2012-01-17T07:44:00.002-05:00

The Coloradoan
For nearly 20 years, I've assisted job seekers in achieving better results, so I've had a front row seat for the changes they see: Job ads are nearly all online now, and recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates. But is it a completely different world ...

Appearances Matter in Your Job Search

2012-01-13T13:15:00.002-05:00

International Business Times (blog)
By Careerealism Whether you're applying for engineer jobs, social worker jobs, sales jobs, media jobs or some other professional position, you must keep in mind appearances matter – both in terms of your own appearances and that of your resume. ...

Five steps to get headhunted

2012-01-12T13:31:00.002-05:00

Herald Sun
There is no point blocking social media inboxes, email addresses or mobile phone numbers to unknown contacts if you want people to find you after they hear about you. Spread the word by listing your professional contact details on appropriate social ...
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Facebook and Job Interviews

2012-01-12T13:29:00.002-05:00

Boston.com
Social media offers important glimpses into you as a person: How you present yourself; what you say about yourself; what images you show on your page. Do you talk about your work life? If so, what do you say and how would it sound to another person? ...
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Six tips to get your job hunt organized

2012-01-12T13:28:00.003-05:00

Bizjournals.com (blog)
Set up your workspace to conduct your search. This could be a desk or table, but make sure it is quiet and where you can lay things out. 5. Get the materials for your job search. You need a resume, personal email account, LinkedIn profile and access to ...

Using Social Networking to Land a Job? 4 Things Not to Do

2012-01-12T13:28:00.000-05:00

Money Talks News (blog)
But only 16 percent of them have used social networking to look for a new job. That 16 percent have the right idea. Using social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn can help find work – if it's done right. But done wrong, your social ...

Greater Newark Workforce Funders Collaborative Announces $100000 Grant to ...

2012-01-12T13:26:00.002-05:00

MarketWatch (press release)
The Collaborative's funders include The Prudential Foundation, Newark Alliance, Bergen County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), Garfield Foundation, Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, Hudson County WIB, JP Morgan Chase, Kessler Foundation, ...

Social media not your thing? Could hurt your job search

2012-01-11T10:28:00.002-05:00

Newsday
"There are a plethora of candidates and job seekers I see that have one profile on Facebook that says 'restaurateur,' another one on LinkedIn that says 'social media marketer' and yet a third on Twitter that says 'food blogger.' Who are you? ...

10 Summer Job Search Tips for Students

2012-01-11T10:26:00.002-05:00

Macleans.ca
That means you better get your job strategy ready. Here's advice to search smarter. Most jobs aren't advertised. They're given to the boss's son, the boss's wife's niece or the guy who was smart enough to offer his resume just when the employer was ...

4 Mobile Apps for Job Seekers

2012-01-06T13:39:00.002-05:00

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
The LunchMeet (say it out loud and you'll get it) app helps you find other people who want to network in your area. It connects through your LinkedIn account and uses your existing contacts, plus geotargeting, to find people who may want to meet for ...

Time management for job search – organization

2012-01-06T13:38:00.002-05:00

News Sentinel
Likewise, anticipating the emotional ups and downs of job search will help you appreciate the importance of scheduling regular support sessions, including coffee with friends and job club meetings. Here are some other ideas to help you manage your time ...
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Summer Jobs+: Obama sets goal of 250000 new jobs for youth

2012-01-06T13:30:00.000-05:00

The Grio
The search tool will include technical and promotional support from digital partners like Google, Internships.com, AfterCollege, LinkedIn and Facebook. Danielle Gray, White House Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, said the announcement

12 job search tips for 2012

2012-01-06T13:29:00.002-05:00

Atlanta Journal Constitution
Make checklists to make sure your job search time is productive. Treat the job search like a job. 5. It's critical to build a viable network. Use LinkedIn to connect with other business professionals who went to your school, worked at the same company ...

5 LinkedIn Tips for Career Success in 2012

2012-01-06T13:28:00.002-05:00

PC Advisor
Your challenge: keeping up with LinkedIn to best position yourself professionally this year. "LinkedIn is not just a place to find a job. It is a tool to help build your professional network, as well as a way to find business opportunities for whatever ...

Back to work after a lengthy family leave

2011-12-22T13:30:00.002-05:00

Globe and Mail
When undertaking a job search it is important to be leveraging job boards, connecting with recruiters and doing all the traditional job search techniques. Using job boards is good from two perspectives: they are a direct line to opportunities and they ...

2012 Job Market: 5 Tips for Using Social Media to Find a New Job

2011-12-22T13:29:00.000-05:00

Forbes
Find a few names or authors you want to follow (I am on LinkedIn, by the way) whose opinion you liked or you see as a good connection point for you. Now that you have your network, start to leverage it. First, don't just say “hi, looking for a job, ...

Today, if you're not LinkedIn – you're nowhere at all

2011-12-22T13:28:00.002-05:00

Times Herald-Record
More than 2 million people sign up on LinkedIn each month, and now a decidedly upward trend of hiring managers and recruiters are using LinkedIn to search for job candidates. Unlike other social networks, the majority of LinkedIn members are actually ...
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How to work with a recruiter on LinkedIn

2011-12-19T13:04:00.000-05:00

CBS News
But if you want to keep the recruiters off your LinkedIn page (or if the contact wouldn't be with Jane Doe, Recruiter, but ACME's Recruiting Department), you can send a personal message through LinkedIn and mention that your job search is not public. ...

Social media transforms the job search, recruitment landscape

2011-12-19T13:03:00.000-05:00

Long Island Business NewsMore interesting still, the demographics of job hunters on social media websites change from Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn. For example: 54 percent of job seekers on LinkedIn earn more than $75000 per year, compared to 48 percent on Twitter and only ...See all stories on this topic »

Grow Monmouth Initiative Showing ResultsAtlantic

2011-12-19T13:01:00.001-05:00

Highlands HeraldIn other news, the Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) received a $180000 National Emergency Grant to help municipalities and other public entities hire new employees to help mop up from Hurricane Irene. In fact, Spring Lake will be using ...

How I Got the Job | Dave Skalick, 52

2011-12-15T13:51:00.000-05:00

Kansas City StarWhat helped the most in the job search? What didn't work? What worked is networking—especially within job clubs and other groups, such as the Internet Marketing & Social Media of Kansas City (IMSMKC) group I attended. The job club at Johnson

More Companies Recruit Via Social Networks

2011-12-15T13:49:00.001-05:00

InformationWeekLinkedIn, Facebook, and similar networks can help companies engage with active job seekers, plus hidden gems who may not be hunting. It's hard to overstate the importance of finding just the right talent for your organization. ...

OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

2011-12-15T13:46:00.000-05:00

MarketWatch (press release)"If certain tactics aren't working, job seekers need to switch gears and try new ideas." Don't Try This Instead Network solely when you're looking for a job Use tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter regularly to keep in touch with professional ...

Job seekers choose Facebook as 'friendly' networking toolGlobe

2011-12-15T13:40:00.000-05:00

and MailWhile LinkedIn is often the first website people think of when job searching, many are having better luck on Facebook, a recent Jobvite survey reports. Jobvite found that while 48 per cent of job seekers have used Facebook in their job search, ...

Claudia Buck: Holidays are often best time to land a job

2011-12-12T13:31:00.002-05:00

Sacramento Bee
By Claudia Buck For weary job seekers, the holidays can seem like the perfect time to pull up the covers and retreat until January. But that's exactly the wrong attitude, say career counselors and job search experts. Contrary to what many assume, ...

Tips for finding the job that makes you happy

2011-12-12T13:26:00.002-05:00

The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Research careers that seem to fit. Read, search online, and talk with several people who do work similar to what you are considering. Keep whittling down the possibilities until you can decide on one specific career. Conduct a smart job search.

County offers veterans ID cards

2011-12-12T13:25:00.002-05:00

NorthJersey.com (press release)
The Passaic County Clerk's office and Department of Veterans' Affairs are pleased to announce the December schedule for veterans' identification cards. The Clerk's office and Veterans' Affairs have partnered to provide Passaic County veterans with a ...

50 Happiest Companies In America

2011-12-12T13:22:00.002-05:00

Forbes
Interestingly, among those financial companies that made the CarrerBliss list American Express, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Duetsche Bank and Merrill's parent company Bank of America were also recently named among the best companies to work for ...

Getting hired when you're over 50

2011-12-12T13:16:00.002-05:00

Fortune
They also wrote a book, Fired at 50: How to Overcome the Greatest Executive Job Search Challenge. They offer four tips on making sure your job hunt does not, in fact, last "forever" (even if it seems that way): 1. Preempt the age issue. ...

3 LinkedIn Profile Settings You Probably Don't Know About But Should

2011-12-12T13:04:00.000-05:00

International Business Times (blog)
Translation: If you want to land a job, understand how recruiters do their jobs. Then adjust your job search strategy so that you pop up on their radar. The shift here is that LinkedIn's own search capabilities are being used less as more advanced ...

How to Brand Yourself for the Job Hunt

2011-12-06T13:28:00.002-05:00

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
Public speaking is a great way to show off your expertise, as well as to help you meet great contacts that might come in handy during your job search. 4. Write a book. Not everyone wants to be an author, but having a book under your name is an ...

Stay Motivated During Your Job Search

2011-12-06T13:26:00.000-05:00

The Virginian-Pilot
Perhaps you have been out of work for several months, one year, or even longer. It is easy to become depressed and lose the motivation to continue in your job search. Try these tips to help you stay motivated. Keep a to-do list. ...

8 Job-Related Smartphone Apps - Careers Articles

2011-12-05T13:19:00.002-05:00

So what about using your phone to look for a job? We've told you about the importance of building a strong online presence to help your job search by using ...

Can Facebook Help Your Job Search? | Career Advice - Ask a ...

2011-12-05T13:18:00.002-05:00

The answer is absolutely. See this Infographic on how Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin can help you with your job search efforts.

Federal grant paying for storm cleanup in Passaic County

2011-12-05T13:17:00.000-05:00

NorthJersey.com
Charles Featherson, Passaic County Workforce Investment Board director, said that the county already hired 54 workers with funds the county Freeholder board ...

Ex-cons in Passaic County get fed support in hunt for jobs

2011-09-09T13:17:00.002-04:00

NorthJersey.com
BY ZACH PATBERG Passaic County's released convicts will get a $50000 boost ... a support network through the county's Workforce Investment Board, which, ...

$750000 state grant will fund program to help job seekers

2011-06-24T17:26:00.002-04:00

New Jersey Herald
The Newton-based nonprofit announced Thursday the official commencement of "Work Connections," a new workforce development program funded by a $750000 annual grant from the state Department of Labor for the next three years. ...

Career Coach: Minimizing job search stress

2011-06-13T10:20:00.000-04:00

NorthJersey.com
In fact, stress management is one of the points on my 12-point "Job Readiness Checklist for Professionals." Therefore, it's worth a discussion, and coincidentally, here are twelve tips for minimizing job search stress (12 points on one of the 12 ...

Hype Aside, 'Green Jobs' Are for Real—And Growing

2011-06-07T13:55:00.002-04:00

CNBC.com
More than $500 million of stimulus money for education is targeted for green job training. In response, community colleges, vocational schools, universities, labor unions and nonprofits are gearing up to meet the challenge of training students for ...

Job Search Tips: Ways to Avoid Wasted Time

2011-06-07T13:50:00.000-04:00

If you are in need of a job, you might not consider job searching a waste of time. It is vital that you start obtaining a steady paycheck; therefore, ...

In finding a job, it's all about making connections

2011-06-01T14:11:00.002-04:00

Daily Democrat
Once a job-seeker has targeted a job search to a particular field of interest, the person should start researching which companies in the area would have those jobs. This will ultimately help the job applicant get an interview and have knowledge about ...

Jobs4Jersey Website Launches

2011-05-26T13:11:00.002-04:00

Patch.com
By Patch Staff | Email the author | 7:32am The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development launched the Jobs4Jersey website to link New Jersey job-seekers and employers. “As we work to help New Jersey businesses grow, we must at the same ...

N.J. Labor Rolls Add 14000 As Private Sector Jobs Grow

2011-05-26T13:10:00.002-04:00

New Jersey's monthly unemployment rate: 9.3 percent. Source: N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Originally published by E-mail: ...

These moms mean business: maternal leaders emerge

2011-05-26T13:09:00.000-04:00

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Corporate America is losing a lot of talent, and there is this new segment being created by women who are creating their own opportunities and their own businesses," said Janssen-Selvadurai. That assessment is not far off for some New Jersey moms

EZ Ride Welfare Transportation - Services by County

2011-05-26T13:07:00.000-04:00

Working closely with the Passaic County Human Services Department, and the Workforce Investment Board to help welfare clients access jobs, EZ Ride operates ...

Tips for job-seekers: Zero in, rev up, stay positive in search

2011-05-02T15:41:00.002-04:00

Lansing State Journal
Here are some job-hunting techniques, courtesy of several career experts. From revving up a resume to smarter social networking, here's their advice: • How to zero in: Job placement experts such as Curt Cetraro, CEO of ConnectPoint Search Group in ...

5 tips to keep your spirits up while job hunting

2011-05-02T15:38:00.002-04:00

GoErie.com
"The rigors of job searching can challenge even the most upbeat, energetic professional," they explain. "To have the staying power and resilience you'll need to succeed in your search, you need to maintain your emotional, mental and physical health. ...

Relevant and neglected route to career and college success

2011-04-26T15:53:00.000-04:00

NorthJersey.com
HARVARD University and US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan have discovered one of New Jersey's best-kept secrets: Quality career and technical education programs, such as those at our county vocational-technical high schools, provide today's students ...
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CCPD Offers Training Through Workforce Development Programs

2011-04-26T15:51:00.002-04:00

... through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJ LWD ). ... One-Stop Career Centers are located by county throughout New Jersey. ...

Key to networking: don't forget, it's not about you

2011-04-26T15:50:00.000-04:00

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Here are some tips that will help you avoid networking mistakes that can hurt your job search efforts: The biggest mistake people make when networking, according to most experts is to think that networking is about them. Helena Bouchez, of public ...

NJ adds 4600 jobs in March

2011-04-15T10:18:00.000-04:00

BY HUGH R. MORLEY New Jersey added 4600 jobs in March, ... to the monthly jobs report by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. ...
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Passaic County tops other counties in rate of job growth

2011-04-08T14:07:00.000-04:00

Passaic County's economic recovery has reached an enviable, ... the regional director for the Bergen County Small Business Development Center. ...

Sussex County One Stop Career Center Spring Job Fair

2011-04-08T14:04:00.002-04:00

NorthJersey.com (press release)
"Sussex County One Stop Office of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announces its Annual Spring and Earth Day Job Fair to occur on April 14 at the Littell Center under the auspices of the One Stop in Franklin. ...
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The Casey Group Named One of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey

2011-04-04T14:03:00.002-04:00

PR Newswire (press release)
A two-part process was used to determine the Best Places to Work in New Jersey. The first part, which was worth 25% of the total evaluation, consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy systems and ...
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Tips for teens looking for summer jobs

2011-04-04T13:59:00.002-04:00

The Republic
Start your job search now. Network with your friends and family, suggests Mark Griffin, a high school business teacher. Research the business you're hoping to work for. When you shake someone's hand, look that person in the eye. ...
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GCC offers training for bakery positions

2011-04-04T13:58:00.002-04:00

NJ.com
As part of the statewide New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development NJ Training on Demand Program, Gloucester County College — in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the ...
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JobGoRound.com Focuses on Needs of Job Hunters; Provides New Forum for Jobseekers

2011-03-30T13:57:00.002-04:00

PR Web (press release)
JobGoRound.com, found online at http://www.jobgoround.com, focuses on providing workers with career advice, resume writing services, interview tips, reference articles as well as job search tools that allows unemployed workers, or those individuals who ...

Social Media is Your Job Search's Best Friend

2011-03-30T13:55:00.000-04:00

Technorati
While the average social media user doesn't have Charlie Sheen's notoriety, his case is an example of how social media can be used in the job hunt. While using social media does not guarantee a job offer, ignoring its implications in the job search ...

Make Over Your Online Image to Help Your Job Search

2011-03-25T14:08:00.000-04:00

PCWorld
Here are some tips for finding yourself: 1. Search for your name in quotation marks (such as "Steven Smith") and without them (Steven Smith) to see what comes up. Also search any variations of your name (like "Steve," "Steve-o," and "Stephen") as well ...
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11 New Websites for Your Job Search

2011-03-25T14:07:00.002-04:00

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
JobSTART101: Smart Tips and Real-World Training is a free online course for college students and recent graduates—but it's a great tool for all job seekers—that introduces the professional skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. ...

UCC offers BTOP computer training for job seekers at the Union Library

2011-03-24T14:01:00.002-04:00

Suburban News
The program's goal is to make New Jersey's libraries' strategic job-creating facilities by adding computer workstations, upgrading Internet connectivity, and providing job search assistance and workforce development programs. A consortium of New ...
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N.J. unemployed can file for benefits on internet to reduce waiting time

2011-03-22T14:09:00.002-04:00

newjerseynewsroom.com
New Jerseyans collecting unemployment may now receive their benefits one day earlier in the week, if they use the newly expanded website services of the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development. There are 407000 people jobless in New Jersey ...

Where job-seekers can find support

2011-03-22T14:08:00.002-04:00

Providence Journal
“I'm missing that job,” she said in an interview. She said she has been collecting unemployment benefits while looking for work, but has had no luck with her job search. “I've been going everywhere [to apply], but they don't bother with you,” she tells ...

Tips for job seekers: Zero in, remain positive

2011-03-22T14:07:00.002-04:00

Modesto Bee
HOW TO ZERO IN: Job placement experts such as Curt Cetraro, chief executive officer of ConnectPoint Search Group in Sacramento, say they continually meet people "who are still baffled about why they're not getting calls back" from employers with job ...

Walmart Foundation NJ State Giving Grants

2011-03-21T14:07:00.004-04:00

NorthJersey.com
Charities and organizations in New Jersey can apply for the Walmart Foundations 2011 New Jersey State Giving grants. The program awards grants beginning at $25000 to non-profit organizations serving one of four areas of focus: education, workforce ...

Hundreds turn out for job fair at WPU

2011-03-21T10:11:00.002-04:00

NorthJersey.com
Today's event is one of four job fairs sponsored annually by the Passaic County One Stop System and the William Paterson University Center for Continuing ...

Hundreds turn out for job fair at WPU

2011-03-18T15:39:00.000-04:00

NorthJersey.com
Today's event is one of four job fairs sponsored annually by the Passaic County One Stop System and the William Paterson University Center for Continuing ...

NJ private sector employment grew in 2010

2011-03-11T12:43:00.000-05:00

BusinessWeek
New Jersey labor officials say the state's employment picture in 2010 was slightly better than initially believed. Adjusted data released Thursday by the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates that private sector jobs actually ...

New Law Improves Online Access To NJ Unemployment System

2011-03-07T12:50:00.002-05:00

NJ TODAY
Under the measure, claimants may access unemployment insurance claims on a website developed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. “It's incredibly hard to reach the department by phone,” said ...
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Boomers find ways to bounce back after job loss

2011-03-07T09:38:00.002-05:00

Green Bay Press Gazette
... going to be in an industry that is less susceptible to downsizing," said Jim Golembeski, executive director of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board. ...

Tax Tips for Job Hunters: 5 Deductions You Need To Know

2011-03-03T13:39:00.002-05:00

CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog)
“Seeking help from a tax specialist can cut down on personal hours of research, and can help uncover refunds that a job seeker might not have otherwise found,” says Greenberg. Put the usual job search suspects — like copying your resume and mailing it ...

Does your resume sound like a job description?

2011-02-22T12:43:00.002-05:00

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Employers do want to see where you have worked, including dates of employment, but a detailed job description takes up valuable space and doesn't personalize your abilities. has these tips to help you energize your position descriptions and take them ...

When Looking For Work Is Your Job

2011-02-22T11:06:00.002-05:00

KXO Radio
... to federal income tax this year), tips, a lawn-mowing business or working as a nanny. While looking for a new job, keep good financial records because items used exclusively for the job search are tax-deductible if the job is in the same field. ...

Job Search Over 55, How to Battle Back

2011-02-22T11:04:00.002-05:00

Found yourself without a job after many years of service? There are some tips that can make opportunities easier to find.

New Jersey Launches 100 Businesses Jobs Initiative

2011-02-22T11:03:00.002-05:00

Gov Monitor
“Not only will New Jersey outwork them, but we'll show them that we have the incentive programs, the skilled workforce, unmatched infrastructure, and, most importantly, the leadership to prove firsthand that their future success lies in New Jersey. ...

NJ gets $3M for fort employees' retraining

2011-02-17T13:05:00.002-05:00

Asbury Park Press
"As a result of this extension, New Jersey will be able to maintain and retrain its high-tech and highly skilled workforce to maintain the talent and the earnings of these workers during a critical time in this economic slowdown. ...

Passaic County opens up-county social services office in Wanaque

2011-02-14T10:37:00.000-05:00

Passaic County One-Stop Career Center also offers unemployed job seekers the services of certified career counselors who assist in the job search and ...

Higher Education Task Force offers hope for New Jersey amid economic challenges

2011-02-11T09:38:00.002-05:00

newjerseynewsroom.com
... the Task Force recommends new strategies and partnerships to make higher education an ongoing part of the state's economic and workforce development, ...

On The Money: How to write off job-hunt expenses

2011-02-11T09:37:00.000-05:00

The Olympian
Several websites explain the criteria for taking a job-search tax deduction. Here's a sampling of sites: -AARP: Lists six rules for taking a job-search tax ...

Abilities Center awarded $22000 training grant

2011-02-11T09:34:00.000-05:00

NJ.com
... opportunities for people with disabilities, has been awarded a $22000 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Training Grant. ...

15 LinkedIn Tips to Help You Find a Job, Work Smarter, Boost Your Career

2011-02-11T09:32:00.002-05:00

LAPTOP Magazine (blog)
To follow a company, simply search for the company name by selecting companies from the search bar and typing in a query. Then click on the name of the ...
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Friday Job Fair in Jersey City to Feature 35 Hiring Companies & Hundreds of ...

2011-02-03T15:10:00.000-05:00

The Jersey City Independent
... and it has signed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, New Jersey City University's (NJCU) Small Business Development Center ...

5 Smart Ways to Use Twitter in Your Job Search

2011-02-02T12:54:00.000-05:00

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
What if you heard Twitter could be a helpful tool to build social credibility during a job search? Or to help you establish a strong personal brand and ...

Consortium of colleges and businesses will educate residents for ...

2011-02-01T13:16:00.002-05:00

NorthJersey.com
Many of the health care programs are already offered at Passaic County Community ... initially low-wage positions — that will lead to better-paying careers. ...

Effective resumes must tell employer your 'work story'

2011-01-31T13:43:00.002-05:00

Dailyrecord.com
"What you do has to be on the front page," said Darlene Corrubia, senior director and practice leader at Common Agenda, an executive search firm in Brielle. ...
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Small Business Loans jump in last three months

2011-01-28T10:15:00.002-05:00

NorthJersey.com
Passaic County had one of the largest increases in the state, with its small-business owners borrowing $20.3 million, up from $2.9 million in 2010. ...

Training for a GREEN JOB in New Jersey? Go to ISLES

2011-01-28T10:13:00.002-05:00

With startup support from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Isles' new Center for Energy and Environmental Training (CEET) is ...
www.examiner.com/.../training-for-a-green-job-new-jersey-go...

Local legislators announce employee training grants

2011-01-26T13:08:00.002-05:00

RU Daily Targum
"The money comes from the New Jersey Workforce Development Partnership Act, which is funded by employer & employee tax contributions. ...

State Labor Department awards New Jersey businesses millions to improve worker ...

2011-01-24T12:53:00.002-05:00

newjerseynewsroom.com
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded $3.4 million in job training grants to 79 businesses. "This latest round of $3.4 ...
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