Online Resources
Coping With UnemploymentHelp in dealing with Unemployment and finding a job Click for More Information The Dislocated Worker's ToolkitThe Displaced workers tool kit: NC Dislocated Worker Toolkit is an abundant source of suggestions, help, and lists of other places to find help for those who have lost a job Unemployment BenefitsThe North Carolina Employment Security Commission offers online unemployment information and filing. Unemployment benefits are based on combinations of federal and state statutes. North Carolina's unemployment compensation program is administered by the North Carolina Employment Security Commission and provides monetary compensation to workers who have been terminated without cause, through no fault of their own. You may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you become unemployed if you have become unemployed due to business closing, downsizing, a layoff, or something that was not your fault, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Health InsuranceThe federal law, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), allows qualified employees to continue their health insurance benefits, at their expense. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for a 65% reduction in COBRA premiums for certain assistance eligible individuals for up to 9 months. Severance PackagesInformation on what's typically covered in a company's written severance policy, typical severance payments and when you may be able to negotiate a severance package, provided by Marikay Jung, Recruiting and HR Professional, from the jobsearch.about.com website. Coping StrategiesLinks from the New York Public Library online employment resources
The following agencies provide assistance in the job search process. Click for More Information
Click for More Information 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. County and State Jobs | Federal Jobs
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Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview HelpClick for More Information 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
Through NC LiveYou 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!
Click for More Information Application Check ListApplication Checklist: a PDF checklist of all the information you will normally need to fill out an application
Practice Online Application Job Application Guide Online Jobs and Kiosks from the Riley Guide
A chance to practice your online application skills.Practice Online Application from KOKUA (the Hawaii Career Information Delivery System)
Click for More Information The North Carolina Career Resource Network has online resources for career information, self assessment, and employment trends in North Carolina. O*NETTM OnLine! You can also get career and job search 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.
Click for More Information Internet ResourcesThe North Carolina Career Resource Network has online resources for career information, self assessment, and employment trends in North Carolina. O*NETTM OnLine! NC LIVE ResourcesYou can also get career and job search 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.
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