Library Offers Online Tool to Help Residents Find ‘Sustainable Employment’

The is now offering an online advanced career service tool designed to help patrons find sustainable jobs—even people with little or no experience using technology.

The local public library was able to get the Career Transitions database, “a guided, self-paced program” that walks you through the whole employment process, thanks to the New Jersey State Library, which purchased technology for Fort Lee after receiving a federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant, according to library officials.

“Every day, more than 300,000 Americans get job-seeking help at their local public library, and they need efficient tools to help them find work,” said library director Rita Altomara. “With Career Transitions, Fort Lee residents will be able to find the answers they need to improve their chances of finding sustainable employment, whether they are dealing with job loss, re-training needs or looking for new career paths.”

Career Transitions, provided by Gale, helps job seekers assess their strengths and interests and provides information about new job opportunities, growing industries, preparing resumes and cover letters, finding educational opportunities and networking. It also enables users to conduct comprehensive job searches and complete online job applications, according to library officials.

Job seekers can search for training programs and job opportunities based on their education level and previous job or military experience.

Fort Lee residents with a library card—you need a card number to gain access to the tool—can use Career Transitions on any computer at the Fort Lee Public Library.

Contact Bill Guiton of the library’s Reference Department at 201.592.3615, ext. 4004 for more information or to learn more about NJ State Library services for job seekers.