Resumes -- Word Templates
Use any of these templates to create your resume, references list, or cover letter, and SAVE to your flash drive for future updates.
Books @ the Library
The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks by Call Number: 650.14 BERISBN: 9781510763487Publication Date: 2020-08-18
Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters by Call Number: 650.14 YATISBN: 9781440596186Publication Date: 2016-11-04
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2022 by Call Number: 650.14 BOL 2021ISBN: 9781984860347Publication Date: 2021-12-14
Librarian
Division of Employment Security and NC Works
WARNING! To use any of these websites, you MUST have an E-mail address!
If you do not have one, please see a librarian for help getting free email.
North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES)
- Individual Services (https://des.nc.gov/)
- NC Job Openings (https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx)
Gaston County Office
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More Help Finding a Job
Offers computer access and training, job board, telephone, voice mail, copier, fax, resume preparation, mock interviews, and career counselors:
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Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. offers free online tutorials in computer technology and other work skills:
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/ (GCFLearnFree.org)
Gaston College offers several No Cost Classes for people who are unemployed, notified of pending layoff, working and eligible for Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or earning a wage at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Classes include Basic Computer Technology, Occupational Effectiveness Skills, Truck Driver Training, and A+ on Your Next Interview. For class information, call 704-922-2244.
Gaston College also offers GED preparation and testing. For more information on test preparation, call 704-922-6545.
Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) - United States Department of LaborOffers a one-stop online employment services website, veterans.gov, with links to job centers around the country, career-path exploration, approved local training programs, colleges and universities, listings for federal jobs; as well as advice on how to start a business, and guidance for employers looking to hire veterans.
Local Jobs
These web sites include job advertisements for the Gaston County region:
Paper copies of both the Gazette and the Observer are available at all library branches.
Local Government Jobs- Gaston County Current Job Openings. General County Information: 704-866-3000.
- Gaston County Towns & Cities (Wikipedia): A list of the towns & cities in Gaston County; check the website of each town or city for job postings.
- Lincoln County
- Cleveland County
- Jobs with the State of North Carolina
- South Carolina E-Recruitment System: Look for jobs in the following nearby counties in South Carolina: Cherokee, York, Spartanburg, Lancaster, Union, and Chester.
- USA Jobs: Jobs with the USA government.
Job Websites
The following websites provide free access to job listings:
- http://www.monster.com
- http://www.snagajob.com
- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/--in-Gastonia,NC (must create free account to use.)
Thinking about changing careers? O*NET online (U.S. Dept. of Labor) has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.
Vocational Exams Preparation
- LearningExpress Library
A testing and education preparation resource that includes in-depth information on professional training, certifications, and licensing exams, such as WorkKeys, and ASVAB. In nclive.org, select Browse All then scroll to "L" to use.
Author: Gaston County Public Library
Title: Job Hunting
URL: http://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/career/job-hunting
Revised: 9 Aug 2022