Yes. The Civil Service Commission website has information about evaluation methods used for public service jobs.

Yes. New Jersey's merit system provides absolute veterans preference in employee selection. This means that qualified veterans are placed at the top of an open competitive employment list ahead of non-veterans regardless of their scores. Disabled veterans and veterans are placed on promotional lists according to their scores, but they have preference over non-veterans when a disabled veteran or veteran is at the top of a certification of the list to an appointing authority.

For information on obtaining Veterans Preference on CSC examinations, you must apply to the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (Phone: 1-888-865-8387) by completing the Civil Service Veterans Preference Claim Form.

The State Police recruitment page takes you through the process of applying for the State Police.

The Division of Pensions and Benefits website contains information on a variety of topics related to pensions and benefits for public employees.

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers a multitude of Career Services for job seekers and employers.

The Human Resource Development Institute webpage contains course descriptions, online registration, and a list of their current offerings.

Currently, New Jersey does not have a list of sample job interview questions. However, thoughtful preparation for an interview can set you apart as the "candidate of choice" for a potential employer. As you will likely be competing with several candidates for a single position, take a look at these tools that will help set you apart during an interview as the ideal candidate for a position.

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has a webpage dedicated to unemployment insurance, including information on how to file and frequently asked questions about unemployment.

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides the unemployment rate in New Jersey and other labor market information.

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development website's Wage and Hour Compliance FAQs for workers section has the most up-do-date information regarding New Jersey's minimum wage.

Please refer to New Jersey's Minimum Wage Chart for scheduled increases.

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) monitors, identifies and quantifies risks to the health of workers, and provides programs and information to promote workplace health and safety.