Job Searching, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Where to Find Jobs

When you are job searching, the key is to look as many places as you can for job openings! Some places you can learn about openings:

• Personal contacts
• School career planning and placement offices
• Employers
• Classified ads:
• National and local newspapers
• Professional journals
• Trade magazines
• Internet resources
• Professional associations
• Labor unions
• State employment service offices
• Federal Government
• Community agencies
• Private employment agencies and career consultants
• Internships

Most Jobs are now listed on Company's Websites, as well as on local and national job search databases. Below is a list of some of the job search databases, and other online job search locations.

You can also get career and job search information by using databases provided by the library through NC LIVE. Members can access these databases from the library’s website. Ask your librarian for the current NC LIVE password.

County and State Jobs | Federal Jobs
Regional Search Sites | National Search Sites

** = highly recommended

County and State Jobs

• Burke County Human Resources
  Search and apply for Jobs with Burke County
• Morganton
  Search and apply for Jobs with Morganton City
• Valdese
  Search and apply for Jobs with Valdese City
• Catawba County Human Resources
  Search and apply for Jobs with Catawba County
• Hickory
  Search and apply for Jobs with Hickory City
• North Carolina Office of State Personnel
  Search for jobs in North Carolina State Government
• NC Department of Public Instruction’s Work
  Teaching Positions in North Carolina

Federal Jobs

• ** USAJOBS
  Official job site of the United States Federal Government
• Federal Jobs Digest
  Search federal jobs by location or occupation.
• Federal Job Search
  Look for government jobs by state or career field.

Regional Job Search Sites

• ** Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
  Click on Find A Job. Search jobs in North Carolina by profession, location or job number.
• North Carolina Career Resource Network
  Explore careers, assess your skills and search job openings.
• North Carolina’s Job & Career Navigator
  Browse employers and job openings and review tips for career planning, interviewing and writing a resume.
• Employer Website Links in NC
  Direct links to many companies' websites in the state.
• Veterans Employment Resources
  A list of suggestions, help, and job listings for Veterans
• Morganton News Herald
  Classified Ads
• ** Charlotte Observer
  Classified Ads
• Asheville Citizen Times
  Classified Ads
• Hickory Daily Record
  Classified Ads

National Job Search Sites

• America’s Career InfoNet
  Explore careers and browse industry information.
• America's Job Bank
  Build your resume and search for jobs all over the U.S.
• Career Builder
  Search for jobs, create a resume and get career advice.
• Career.com
  Look for jobs by keyword or discipline.
• Craig’s List
  Search North Carolina cities for self-posted jobs.
• HotJobs
  Search job postings and get advice about networking, interviewing and salaries.
• ** Indeed.com
  Easy job searching by job title or company.
• Monster
  Build your resume, get career advice and search for jobs.
• Net Temps
  Browse temporary and full-time jobs by location or industry.
• SimplyHired
  Easy job searching by job title or area
• ** Snag-a-Job
  Source for Hourly Employment Jobs, both part and full time

Resume and Cover Letters

Resumes and Cover Letters can be difficult to write and are becoming a necessary part of the job application process. Below are some links to websites that can help you compose your resume and cover letter for FREE. Books are also available at the Public Library!

Internet

• North Carolinas Job and Career Navigator
  Browse employers and job openings and review tips for career planning, interviewing and writing a resume.
• Perdue University's Resume Guide
  A step by step process to develop a resume
• Career Consulting Corner's Resume and Cover Letter Guide
  A list of helpful articles and step by step guides to develop your resume and cover letter
• About.com's Resume and Cover Letter Guide
  A list of helpful articles and examples.

Through NC Live

You can also get resume and cover letter information by using programs provided by the library through NC LIVE. Members can access these databases from the library’s website. Ask your librarian for the current NC LIVE password and for an individualized tour of the opportunities!