Workforce Development
Your Career. Your Future.
Resume help, interview coaching, career exploration and business planning. Everything you need to take the next step, starting at your library.
By Collette Baldasare Jones · August 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Libraries have always been places to get ahead. Today that means resume help, interview coaching, career exploration and business resources, all free and open to everyone.
Resume and cover letter
- Resume builder. A fill-in-the-blank form you can print or save as a PDF instantly.
- Cover letter guide. A three-paragraph formula that works for any job application.
- LinkedIn basics. Set up a profile that recruiters actually find.
Key topics for business planning
The New Jersey Business Action Center recommends that every new entrepreneur address a set of core areas before launch. Start with an executive summary: a concise overview of who you are, what you sell and why you will succeed. From there, describe your market, your operations and your finances.
"I built my first resume here and got a job offer the same week."
Whether you are changing careers, returning to work or starting something of your own, ask a librarian. We will help you find the right place to begin.
Adapted from the Library Literacy Hub at collettecurates.org.
