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Job Search Tools

​This page contains many free job search tool downloads and explanation of the various self help tools available to be used for your job search. These are templates that you can adapt these for your own use change them to make them more effective. Being organized and using these tools will greatly increase your success in both job search and career advancement.
​Myers-Briggs Personality Test 16 personalities is free and based on the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator assessment is a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.  

​These preferences were extrapolated by Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers from the typological theories proposed by Carl Gustav Jung, and first published in his 1921 book Psychological Types. Jung theorized that there are four principal psychological functions by which we experience the world: sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking. One of these four functions is dominant most of the time.

I have all my NhhUSA members, FDU students and anyone who comes to me for help with their job search or career advancement start here by finding out what jobs fit your personality. Remember if you are doing work you have a passion for and love it is not a job it is a life passion. If you can also get paid for it imagine how great that also is.  Many do not get to do what they love but their pursuit of it needs to continue as they become life learners and keep working towards their goals. For many you can also get your passion in your community service and volunteer work and sometimes for many of us that can end up leading to a career that aligns you with your passions.

My work with founding NhNUSA and working with other community efforts i have been involved in has allowed me to transition my career to have this alignment.  I would want this for you also.  But it take work and commitment on your part.

Free Self Test - 16 Personalities: http://www.16personalities.com
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Here's a comprehensive job search checklist to help you stay organized and focused:
Job Search ChecklistPreparation
  1. Update Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant skills and experiences.
  2. Create a Cover Letter Template: Customize it for each job application.
  3. LinkedIn Profile: Ensure your profile is up-to-date and professional.
  4. Portfolio: If applicable, update your portfolio with recent work.
Job Search
  1. Identify Job Titles: List job titles that match your skills and interests.
  2. Set Job Alerts: Use job boards to set alerts for new postings.
  3. Research Companies: Identify companies you want to work for and learn about their culture and values.
  4. Network: Reach out to contacts in your industry for advice and potential job leads.
Application Process
  1. Track Applications: Use a spreadsheet to keep track of where you've applied.
  2. Customize Applications: Tailor your resume and cover letter for each job.
  3. Follow Up: Send follow-up emails a week after applying if you haven't heard back.
Interview Preparation
  1. Practice Common Questions: Prepare answers for common interview questions.
  2. Research the Company: Understand the company's products, services, and culture.
  3. Prepare Questions: Have questions ready to ask the interviewer.
  4. Mock Interviews: Practice with a friend or mentor.
Post-Interview
  1. Send Thank-You Notes: Send a thank-you email within 24 hours of the interview.
  2. Reflect on Performance: Note what went well and areas for improvement.
  3. Follow Up: If you haven't heard back within the specified time, send a polite follow-up email.
Continuous Improvement
  1. Learn New Skills: Take online courses or attend workshops to improve your skills.
  2. Stay Updated: Keep up with industry trends and news.
  3. Seek Feedback: Ask for feedback from mentors or peers on your resume and interview performance.
Good luck with your job search! If you need any more tips or assistance, book an hour with me😊  click here
​Job Search Self Assessment Checklist  

The Job Search Self Assessment Checklist is a great starting point to take an inventory of all you need to do and to think about in your planning for your job search campaign.

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​Networking Your Elevator Pitch ( Builder ) 

The elevator pitch and your ability to deliver it clearly and concisely is very important to your networking efforts to land a job, advance in your career and to build your business.

Your elevator pitch is essential for networking. To engage others in helping you you need them to fully understand your goals. And when you are in front of potential hiring managers it is very important you make a great impression.

Practice your elevator pitch and adapt is as you learn more about yourself and your desired job and industry. Build in some Passion.


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​Candidate Networking Profile    (Company Targets)​

The Candidate Networking Profile is very important planning document for job seekers and those also looking to advance their careers. To reach your goal you need to know where you are going. All your networking efforts will be directed and focused by having this plan. It is a fluid document and use whatever format you like just make sure you do one and continuously update it as you learn more about your job industry and career goals.

 Make it graphically pleasing so you can send it to your networking contacts via email or hand them out at face to face meetings. Continue to adjust it adding and removing companies as you learn more about the market and your desired career goals. One sales person I met when networking had a list of logo's of the companies she was looking to connect with to sell her payroll services. Very effective and visual.

I provided two file formats here so one you can print out as a guide the other you can use as a template and overwrite it with your info if you like the format or change it to suit your needs.


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Matt who is a Gen Y at the time was recently out of college who wanted to advance his career took Marissa's sample and adapted it for his needs. He landed a job at google a short while afterwards.

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In this NJCAN Check In we are sharing useful assessment Quick Starts on NJCAN360 that can be a helpful resource in guiding you and your students when using NJCAN360. We also want to take some time to discuss possible ideas to do after your students have taken the assessments. Here are a few sample questions to ask students:

  • Do your assessment results make sense to you?
  • Do you see occupations that interest you?
  • Do the personality types fit you?









Remember, these results are not meant to be the final destination, but more of the beginning of the journey. Possible fields that the student may be interested in. A way to discover their strengths and skills they many need to attain or improve upon. It's also a great idea to retake assessments from semester to semester and from year to year to gain a deeper perspective into how your goals maybe be changing.
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Assessment Quick Starts for NJCAN360:

Career Cluster Inventory
Interest Profiler
Reality Check
Work Importance Locator
Workplace Employability Skills


Create Networking Business Cards

Order personal business cards for networking use.            
      Include your LinkedIn URL address on them.
(Suggest: Vistaprint.com - office supply stores or local printers)

History of Business Cards

A History of Business Cards - Designer Daily
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Job Search Tracking Excel Spread SheetIn a job market where there is a significant over supply of candidates than there are current jobs available it is very important that you develop very strong time management, motivation, persistence and a strong work ethic when conducting your Job Search Campaign.  

This process in the past was not as time consuming, but today it requires learning and implementing, strategies, tactics techniques and skills with a full understanding of a globalized, technological, and a rapidly changing economy. Use our free template and change the dates based on when you begin your job search adventure.


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Career Research There are two good sites for researching occupations that are based on labor data.O*NetOnline.orgBLS Occupational HandbookThe newly updated Occupational Outlook Handbook, one of the nation’s most widely used career information resources, is now available online at  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm. 

In a News Release the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects:
· Employment to increase by 11.5 million over the 2016-26 decade
· Health care industries and their associated occupations are expected to account for a large share of new jobs projected through 2026 

· The labor force will continue to grow slowly and to become older and more diverse
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Read more of the BLS projections highlights here: 
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ecopro_10242017.htm​
www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm

Action Verbs for Resumes and LI Profiles
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Resume and Linkedin profile Verbs
 - Keywords are important
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Resume Verbs
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Good Verbs
185 Powerful Verbs That Will Make Your Resume Awesome The MuseTransferable Skills
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​Transferable Skills - Princeton University

Transferable Skills - Cornell University
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Careeronestop Skills Profiler

Browse Bright Outlook Occupations

PDF Questionnaires

All of the O*NET questionnaires are available for viewing in PDF format.

Each worker sampled from an establishment is asked to complete one of the following questionnaires related to their occupation:

  • General Work Activities Questionnaire
  • Knowledge Questionnaire
  • Work Context Questionnaire

Additionally, each establishment respondent is asked to complete a short background questionnaire. 
  • Background Questionnaire
Workers are also asked to complete a short Task Ratings Questionnaire; this questionnaire is presented as a section of the hardcopy questionnaire. Because the Task Ratings Questionnaire is customized for each occupation, it is not included in the PDFs listed above. Instead, please see the Task Ratings Questionnaire section below. 

Each occupation expert is asked to complete the following four questionnaires related to the occupation for which they are an expert: ​
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Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.​

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