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| Posted: 01 Dec 2010 06:35 AM PST NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- LearningExpress, LLC—the leading provider of online resume creation and job search tools has partnered with the New Jersey State Library, affiliated with Thomas Edison State College, to provide the web resource Job & Career Accelerator™ to all New Jersey public libraries. Funding for the agreement came from the federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of a statewide project, "New Jersey Libraries—Anchor Institutions As Instruments of Recovery." Job & Career Accelerator was selected to help achieve the project's goals—to provide NJ residents with comprehensive job search assistance, employment skill-building tools, and access to proven workforce development programs. More than 75% of NJ library directors say the top priority of their staff is to help job seekers, according to the NJ State Library BTOP project application. As a result, Job & Career Accelerator has gained immediate acceptance from library professionals due to its proven ability to deliver results through its prescriptive learning path. Job & Career Accelerator helps librarians simplify the entire job search process, and provides patrons with systematic guidance and tools for conducting an effective, personalized employment search. Moreover, this comes at a time when the library customers' demand for job search assistance is increasing. Unemployment in New Jersey, during the current recession as defined by the US Bureau of Economic Research, has risen from 4.5% in 2007 to 9.6% in 2010—one of the toughest job markets in decades. As a result of this initiative, all job-seeking residents of NJ will have free access to Job & Career Accelerator's tools through their local public libraries. The NJ Library Anchors Institutions as Instruments of Recovery Project will provide and improve internet connectivity in public libraries. In addition, the LearningExpress services, such as Job & Career Accelerator will enable libraries to create or improve workforce development and job training programs. Thanks to the computers and internet access provided by the BTOP project initiatives and services that Job & Career Accelerator provides to these residents, NJ state library users can get back on their feet in this competitive job market. The over 434,600 unemployed and thousands of underemployed New Jersey job-seeking residents will have access to Job & Career Accelerator at no-cost through their local public libraries thanks to this federal grant. "We are pleased to be able to work with the New Jersey State Library to provide essential workforce services and help serve the needs of millions of library customers looking to prepare themselves for success in their job search and careers, and ultimately in life," says Barry Lippman, president and CEO of LearningExpress, LLC. Through the New Jersey agreement, more than 5 million State residents will have unlimited access to this wholly contained career system. In addition to access to millions of active job and internship postings, the online resource also provides a wide array of valuable information including predicted job growth by field, a review of today's hottest careers, model resumes based on job titles and experience levels, interactive computer training courses, and eBooks for further skill-building and study. Job and Career Accelerator is accessible from any computer within a NJ public library or from anywhere with an Internet connection by logging in with a valid NJ public library customer card. The NJ agreement marks the fifth statewide contract awarded to LearningExpress, LLC joining previous similar partnerships with Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia, for its online career and job search solution, Job & Career Accelerator™. Additionally, LearningExpress has 20 statewide agreements that include the LearningExpressLibrary platform for online assessment, test-preparation, and skill-building programs. ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY The New Jersey State Library has three bureaus: the Library Development Bureau (LDB), the NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) and the State Library Information Center (SLIC). The State Library connects people with information through its service to libraries, government and people with special needs. The State Library, affiliated with Thomas Edison State College, coordinates, promotes and funds the New Jersey Library Network, of which they are a proud member. Last year, attendance in New Jersey's public libraries was over 48 million with total circulation of almost 58 million, an increase of almost 2 million. The BTOP grant, provided by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Broadband Technology Opportunity Program, was the only award made to a New Jersey institution in round two of funding. ABOUT LEARNINGEXPRESS, LLC Founded in 1995, LearningExpress is a leading e-learning technology company that provides career advancement and education solutions to thousands of colleges and libraries, currently helping more than one million students and adult learners annually to meet their professional and academic goals. The company offers comprehensive and fully integrated web-based platforms designed to help users assess, explore, find, prepare, pursue, and achieve their career endeavors. Visit LearningExpress, LLC Job & Career Accelerator online at www.jobandcareeraccelerator.com. 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| Don't halt job search during the holidays - NJ.com Posted: 01 Dec 2010 02:32 AM PST Published: Wednesday, December 01, 2010, 5:30 AMThey don't generate many headlines, but there are folks getting hired these days. Even during the holidays. Brandon Persinger is one of the lucky ones. After enduring two layoffs and more than 12 months of unemployment, the Elk Grove, Calif., resident recently landed a full-time IT consulting position. Contrary to what many job seekers may think, the holidays can be the best time to get employed. "Many job seekers make the mistake of putting their job search on hold during the holidays on the assumption that no one's hiring in December," said career consultant Naomi Kinert, owner of Career Focus in El Dorado Hills, Calif. Given the number of job hunters who get distracted or discouraged at year's end, she noted, "those who stay in the (job hunt) game will have less competition" and potentially better odds of landing a permanent paycheck. As the holiday season gets into full swing, here are some seasonal job-hunting how-tos: • Make the calls: The holidays can be a good time to catch recruiters, hiring managers and others at work. "Oftentimes, work slows down a bit, the office is quiet and someone who normally wouldn't have time may have a few minutes to talk or respond to your calls or e-mails," said Kinert. Use the time to request an informational interview, get your résumé in front of hiring managers or just seek advice about the company culture and opportunities that might be available.
Kinert recommends having a 30-second standard greeting that's positive and informative. When asked about your job, for instance, say: "Most recently I was with Intel, where I did XYZ, but my whole department was downsized. So now I'm excited about new possibilities, either at VSP or HP or ABC company." But don't show up with a stack of résumés, said Ford R. Myers, a Philadelphia career coach and author of "Get the Job You Want Even When No One's Hiring." Instead, bring a "simple, tasteful business card" with your name, phone number and e-mail address. "It will leave a better impression than a résumé at these events, which are more social in nature," he said.
Even if it doesn't lead to a job, helping others, especially during the holidays, can lift your spirits and boost sagging morale.
To find openings, she recommends a "power job search" site like Indeed.com that aggregates listings from multiple sites. If you're active on a professional networking site like LinkedIn, use it effectively. Recruiters comb the sites for job candidates, said Scully, so be sure your profile includes key words that indicate the type of position you're pursuing. She also suggests getting recommendations from respected colleagues and clients and reading newspaper business sections to find new, growing companies.
Pick a nonreligious card that's seasonal but professional, he said. Don't write about your job search, but include a note acknowledging the person's advice, support or friendship.
His advice to fellow job seekers: "Don't get negative or discouraged. Don't burn any bridges and don't give up on any outside leads. Nine times out of 10, it's your connections that'll get you a job." -- McClatchy Newspapers This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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