Whether you’re looking for a job, want to develop new career skills, or are interested in exploring career opportunities, we can help! Check out recommended Employment Resources below or stop by the Reference Desk for additional guidance or assistance.
Our Eisner Opportunity Lab also regularly shares employment resources and hosts free workshops to develop your professional skills. View our folder of Career Resources for presentations on LinkedIn and more. You can also contact our Lab directly by emailing lab@redbanklibrary.org or calling (732) 842-0690.
Local Job Seeker Resources
Work in Monmouth
One of the best places to start as a local job seeker is the Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development. Visit them online or stop by their office to learn about their wide range of career support for Monmouth County residents, including skills training, job coaching, and more.
NJ Career Network
NJ Career Network is a free online community designed to assist job seekers with their employment search, teach job search techniques, and provide online training for you to advance your career skills.
NJ Career Services
Visit Career Services, run by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to search job openings in NJ via Job Source, find free online trainings, personalized career support, and much more.
Popular Job Search Sites
We recommend using these websites to start your job search. As with all websites, use caution when sharing private and personal information. Be sure to research a company before sharing any personal information, including your resume.
Veterans & Federal Employment
Hiring Our Heroes
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. Connect with HOH for hiring events, fellowship programs, education and networking.
USAJobs.gov
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the federal government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs. Create an account to search and apply for internships, employment, and explore hiring and career paths in the federal government.
Keep Going, Keep Growing
UNIVERSAL CLASS
Universal Class allows you to continue your education and explore a wide range of subjects in a convenient online classroom. It is offered for free to Red Bank Library Card Holders.
Lab Workshops
Our Eisner Opportunity Lab hosts free workshops and classes designed to develop your personal and professional skills. Browse through our past workshops and download the free presentation to learn something new today!
SMALL BUSINESS REFERENCE CENTER
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource for small business owners and those interested in starting a business, offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books.
Industry Information
NJ Labor market
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides access to recent publications and reports as well as web-based applications and dashboards for sorting and retrieving New Jersey specific labor market information.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Browse through this resource from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn about more than 300 different occupations. Download the CareerInfo app or browse occupational profiles to learn about job roles and responsibilities, the work environment, education & training needed, and more.
Reference Solutions
Reference Solutions provides detailed, current directory information on more than 94 million U.S. businesses, residents, physicians and dentists. Search the database for information on U.S. & Canadian businesses, including new, closed, and historical businesses, as well U.S. and Canadian residents via the White Pages.