Career Services
Our one-on-one approach keeps job-seekers focused, motivated, and in-the-know.
“I can’t thank you enough for your patience, guidance, and encouragement when my career came to an abrupt end, and I had little drive or passion. You helped me identify something new on the horizon, and your objectivity, empathy, and confidence in the process was invaluable.”
–Marla Katz, Former JVS Client
Our team of highly-skilled and supportive Career Services professionals understands the ins-and-outs of today’s job market—and offers the tools and training you need to achieve success in your job search. Whether you’re just graduating from college or graduate school, are trying to re-enter the workforce after an extended hiatus, have recently been “downsized” through no fault of your own, or are looking to make a career change, we offer you a myriad of resources to help more effectively navigate your job search:
- Career Assessment and Planning
- Job-seeking Strategies
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Networking Opportunities
- One-on-One Counseling
- Group Workshops
- On-going Coaching and Support
Job Search Coaching and Support
We’re not going to sugar-coat it—the fact is, a successful job search takes both patience and stamina. Our experienced career counselors are ready, willing, and able to help you in a myriad of ways:
- Implement an effective job search plan
- Navigate the “hidden” job market
- Utilize social media, including LinkedIn
- Create superb resumes
- Interview like a pro
- Evaluate job offers
- Negotiate your salary
- Stay motivated throughout your search
Career and Education Planning
Looking to make better-informed decisions about your future career direction? We can help you gauge your interests, skills, motivators, and work-style by conducting the following customized assessments:
- Analyze your skills and preferences
- Identify and explore career options
- Make decisions based on self-knowledge and job market trends
- Develop a plan to reach your goals
Services for College Students, Recent Grads, and Grad Students
JVS offers personalized guidance to help college students, recent graduates, and graduate school students through the process of selecting an appropriate career, vocational direction, and major field of study. We can help assess skills, interests, and abilities as they relate to a future career choice, as well as provide instruction on how to research various career options and determine a future career path. Once a client chooses a career path, we provide assistance in job search techniques and finding entry-level positions. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale.
Services for Job-Seekers 50+
A recent report from AARP confirms what job-seekers 50 and over have long suspected: ageism is prevalent throughout the job market—in both subtle and overt ways. Moreover, today’s job market is far different from that which many 50+ job-seekers are accustomed to—and high technology plays a significant role in determining a job-seeker’s success. To better prepare and equip Adults 50+ for the challenges they are likely to face in their job search, our Career Counseling & Job Placement team offers a variety of valuable tools and resources:
- Interest and Ability Assessments
- Job-seeking Strategies
- Keyword-driven Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Utilizing Social Media, including LinkedIn and Twitter
- Interview Preparation
- One-on-One Counseling and Job Coaching
- Networking Opportunities
- Group Workshops
- On-going Support
Job-Seekers Workshops
Twice a month, the JVS Career Services presents FREE Job-Seekers Workshops that give JVS clients the opportunity to receive support, make valuable connections, and hone their networking skills. We invite subject matter experts from across the community to share their knowledge and experience via interactive, hands-on presentations. Our guest speakers provide valuable advice on topics like resume writing, interviewing, recruiting, emerging jobs, and more. Each workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes, and attendance currently averages more than 50 participants per workshop. To view videos of previous workshops, please visit our YouTube Channel.
For more information, please contact Janet Sewell, Director of Career Services, at careerservices@jvsnj.org.
