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165 Main St. Matawan, NJ  07747
Phone: 732-583-9100
Email: info@mapl.org 

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Employment Resources

Job Search websites

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

Online Resources

Requires a Matawan-Aberdeen Library card:

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

Ferguson’s Career Guidance CenterFerguson’s Career Guidance Center provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, more than 55,000 resource entries and much more!

Brainfuse JobNowOn demand, anytime, anywhere Brainfuse JobNow provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job, resources to help you prepare for your interview, and the resources you need to craft a winning resume.

Small Businesses

My Networking Central – Connects job seekers with job search groups and career development opportunities

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

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Resume Writing

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

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

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
~24 hour online request turnaround

If you don't already have a library card, stop by the library to register - or you can complete our online form and we will provide you with a card number and PIN within about 24 hours.