Find a New Job
Have you been out of work for some time? Are you working in a job that no longer serves your needs? Want to make more money or have better benefits? Now is the perfect time to find a new job!
Recent statistics show our area with an unemployment rate of under 3% (one of the lowest in North Carolina), and almost 20,000 available job openings. It is definitely a job seekers market!
So, what steps should you take to get started? Use the checklist below to see if you are ready. If not, contact your local NCWorks Career Center and ask to speak with a Career Advisor who will be happy to assist. Many of these topics are also covered in our job-seeking skills workshops.
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Create (or update) your resume. The first step to getting hired is to impress the hiring manager with your resume. Present your strengths, skills, experiences, accomplishments and credentials so employers can easily see you’re a great fit for the job. Don't forget about the importance of keywords as many employers use scanning software to filter out resumes.
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Brush up on your interviewing skills. A resume may get you an interview, but it is the interview that will get you the job. Clearly communicate your strengths, skills and experiences so an employer will see that you are the best candidate for the job.
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Network. Remember the saying, "it's not what you know, it's who you know?" While that might not always be the case, successful networking can help you to identify job leads and connect with employers.
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Set up a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and growing rapidly. A professionally written LinkedIn profile allows you to create an online brand which can help open doors to opportunities and networks that you may not have been aware of.
Now you are ready to start your job search! Some good advice would be to set up an account on the state's workforce website, NCWorks.gov, and create a customized profile. This will allow you to upload a resume and make yourself visible to the employers who use our system every day to find qualified candidates.
Don't forget that NCWorks Career Centers also offer in-person job fairs where you have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with HR professionals from local, regional and national companies! In 2022 alone, more than 80 employers took advantage of this service.
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