Job Search websites

• New Jersey State Hiring Portal
• Indeed.com
• Glassdoor
• Monster

Job search assistance is offered through the Plainfield Public Library (Plainfield residency not required). Live Job Coach assistance is available via chat during scheduled hours or by appointment.

Personal Support

• NJ Career Network Job Seeker Community - FREE online community and support to help you in your job search.
• Apply online for unemployment insurance benefits
• Food Assistance
• Legal Aid
• Mental Health Resources
• Homelessness Services
• Resources for Immigrants

Small Businesses

L2B: Libraries to Business webinar calendar - A centralized depot for business and workforce development focused organizations to showcase their online events and webinars, which are free and open to New Jersey residents.

Small Business Reference Center - A comprehensive resource for small business owners or those interested in starting a business.

Data axle - Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is a powerful online reference and research tool providing library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses (59 million) and U.S. residents (310 milliion).

Online Courses

Requires a Matawan-Aberdeen Library card:

Udemy - Online video courses offer upskilling in the areas of business, tech, and personal development.

Brainfuse Help Now - Help Now is a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed.

Job & Career Accelerator - Build resumes and cover letters using templates, prepare for an interview, and explore different occupations.

No library card needed:

Goodwill Community Foundation - Build jobseeking, tech and other core skills. Some multilingual courses are available.

New Jersey websites

• New Jersey Career Connections - find the State of New Jersey Covid-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal here. Plus so much more information for your job search.


• Displaced Homemaker Program - help individuals learn or update skills for today’s job market


• Mature Worker Services - Workforce 55+ is a federally funded program to help mature workers return to the workforce through an” earn while you learn” program.


• Veteran Services - Resources for veterans including: MyNextMove, GI Bill


• Ex-offender Services - Information for those who have recently been released from incarceration, were previously incarcerated, or have an arrest or misdemeanor conviction and are in need of job assistance.

Please note - all One-Stop Career Centers are currently closed due to Covid-19.

Resume Writing

Find resume templates on Microsoft Word or in one of the many books available at the library.

Brainfuse Help Now - Get access to live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing.