Blog Posts

The First 7 Days After a Layoff: What You Should Actually Be Doing

Just been laid off? Richard Eib explains what to do during the first seven days, from unemployment and finances to your resume, networking and job search strategy.

August 27 Read more

From the Director’s Desk: What Mass Deportation Could Mean for New Jersey’s Workforce

How could mass deportation and changes to immigration policy affect New Jersey jobs, employers, housing, healthcare and the state's workforce?

August 26 Read more

HelloFresh to Close Swedesboro Distribution Center, Eliminating 374 South Jersey Jobs

HelloFresh will close its Swedesboro, NJ distribution center, affecting 374 workers. Learn what the layoffs mean for South Jersey job seekers.

August 21 Read more

Where Are the Jobs Nobody Else Is Applying For?

Discover how to find hidden job opportunities in New Jersey, uncover overlooked employers and avoid competing for the same jobs as everyone else.

August 18 Read more

An Employee Left 10 Minutes Early and the CEO Noticed. What Does That Say About the Modern Workplace?

A Gen Z employee was called out for leaving work 10 minutes early. Richard Eib examines what the debate says about trust, flexibility and workplace culture.

August 6 Read more

You’ve Applied to 50 Jobs and Heard Nothing. Here’s Why

Applied to dozens of jobs with no response? Richard Eib explains why your job search may be stalling and what to change before sending your next application.

August 5 Read more

The Industries Quietly Powering New Jersey’s Economy

Explore the industries driving New Jersey’s economy, including life sciences, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, finance, technology and skilled trades, with insights from Richard Eib of Jersey Hired.

August 4 Read more

The State of Hiring in New Jersey: We Cannot Talk About Jobs Without Talking About the Cost of Living

Richard Eib examines how housing, commuting, wages and business costs are changing hiring in New Jersey and what it means for employers and workers.

August 3 Read more

Why New Jersey Might Be America’s Most Underrated Place to Build a Career

Is New Jersey one of America's best places to build a career? Richard Eib explores NJ jobs, major industries, local employers and the Garden State's unique career advantages.

August 2 Read more

Job of the Week: Could You Be the Next Voice of the Hit Music Network?

Dream of working in radio? Townsquare Media and the Hit Music Network (94.5 PST, 94.3 The Point & SOJO104.9) are hiring a Morning Radio Host and Multimedia Content Creator. Apply now on Jersey Hired.

July 23 Read more

You Got Laid Off. Now What? A New Jersey Survival Guide to Landing Your Next Job Fast

Lost your job in New Jersey? Learn the first steps to take after a layoff, how to claim unemployment, update your resume, network effectively, and find your next opportunity faster with Jersey Hired.

July 21 Read more

New Jersey's Greatest Competitive Advantage Isn't Its Location - It's Local Talent

Discover why hiring local talent is critical to business growth in New Jersey and how hyper-local recruitment helps employers attract better candidates.

July 14 Read more

From the Director's Desk: Stop Recruiting Like You're the Only Employer in Town

Richard Eib shares why New Jersey employers must rethink recruitment, employer branding, salary transparency, and hiring speed to attract today's top talent.

July 6 Read more

Working at NJ Transit: Careers, Benefits, and How to Get Hired in New Jersey

Looking for NJ Transit jobs? Richard Eib discusses careers at NJ Transit, employee benefits, hiring requirements, and how to apply for transportation jobs across New Jersey in todays blog post.

June 16 Read more

The Best Places to Find Jobs in New Jersey in 2026

Richard Eib of Jersey Hired discusses how to discover the best resources, industries, and strategies for finding jobs in New Jersey, from local employers to fast-growing career sectors.

June 2 Read more