The State of New Jersey has developed a centralized resource to match talent with opportunities in industries on the front lines of serving New Jerseyans during the outbreak. Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced as a result of COVID-19? Businesses across New Jersey need thousands of workers for immediate hire. Learn more about who is hiring in your community.
Employers in critical industries should submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID19 at jobs.covid19.nj.gov/intake.
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State, County (Mercer), City, and Civil Service Jobs
Jobs4Jersey
Jobs4Jersey will help guide people to some of New Jersey’s best online tools for finding work, finding skilled employees and connecting to the many programs established to aid businesses and workers alike.
Mercer County One Stop Career Center
The Mercer County One-Stop Career Center offers employer/ employment services to connect employers with a well-educated workforce.
City of Trenton Job Opportunities
Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality’s employment opportunities.
New Jersey Civil Service Commission Job Announcements
The New Jersey Civil Service Commission updates this page daily. Note the closing date for submitting applications. If the announcement is opened to residents of more than one jurisdiction, the eligible list will be ranked according to that sequence.
More Helpful Job and Career Assistance Websites
The National H.I.R.E. Network
Established by the Legal Action Center, the National Helping Individuals with criminal records Re-enter through Employment Network is both a national clearinghouse for information and an advocate for policy change. The goal of the National H.I.R.E. Network is to increase the number and quality of job opportunities available to people with criminal records by changing public policies, employment practices and public opinion. The National H.I.R.E. Network also provides training and technical assistance to agencies working to improve the employment prospects for people with criminal records.
CareerBuilder
Employment listing by type desired and geographical location. Interactive recruitment and self-employment options.
CareerPath.com
A division of Careerbuilder.com that focuses on career tests, occupational advice, and career planning guides.
Monster
Job resource site that includes resume posting, job profiles, and listings.
Dice.com
National job search and posting site for applicants, as well as recruiters, in technology fields. Permanent contract & consulting jobs.
InformationWeek: Career
Informational career publication focused on technology fields.
SimplyHired
Search for jobs by category, skill, or location. Also provides information about job trends and salaries.
Indeed.com
Job resource site that allows you to search for local, domestic, and international jobs.
Craigslist
Free online listing site for jobs, housing, and services. Also offers a section to post resumes.
GlassDoor
Search jobs, discover companies, find interview questions and more, based on information provided by actual employees.
Mediabistro
Resource site with a focus on media jobs, including social media, gaming, mobile, information technology, public relations, and graphic design.
Idealist
Search for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities with a focus on non-profit and humanitarian companies and organizations.
USAjobs.gov
Job resource for federal job listings where you can create an account and post a resume. Special job sections focus on veterans, individuals with disabilities, and students.
Internships.com
Listing site devoted to internship opportunities throughout the county and around the world.
Social networking site where you can search for jobs, connect to employers, and join in career discussions.
Veteran Jobs
Job search site for United States veterans. Includes job boards, a place to post resumes, and a “military skills translator” for transitioning veterans.
Federal Jobs Digest
An online U.S. federal government jobs newsletter with government openings by occupation and geographic area.
