Job Search Toolkit
Getting started
- Occupation and Career Exploration
- Self-Assessment Tools
- Need computer skills?
Occupation and Career Exploration
Whether you are starting out or starting over, there is help available at Greensboro Public Library.
One-on-one career counseling available by appointment. A typical session with the career counselor will last about 30-40 minutes. Be sure to bring your resume, if you have one, or a list of education or job experiences. Our career counselor will help you create a resume, walk you through searching current job listings, and provide you with next steps for your job search.
If you need help "figuring out what you want to do" the career counselor will be able to administer an interest inventory and schedule a follow up appointment to review the results. An interest inventory is a series of questions that will help match your personality, views and talents with related career options.
Web sites that will help you explore career options:
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Library card number required)
Detailed profiles of more than 2,900 jobs, articles on resume-building and job-seeking skills, plus information about colleges and scholarships.
Best Careers - Degree Not Required
The chart here lists over 700 such jobs, along with median salary, expected job growth and links to more info about the careers.
Career Journal
Sponsored by the Wall Street Journal, includes articles about career transition and trends.
Salary Calculator
Provides comparative cost of living information for 450 US cities
Military Career Guide
A guide to the many occupations in the armed forces
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Describes the duties of many different occupations and also gives information on background requirements, employment outlook, and earnings outlook.
O*Net (Online version of Dictionary of Occupational Titles)
Gives definitions of many job titles. Also includes listings of work values, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other features for each job title.
Self Assessment Tools
Discover who you are, what your skills and abilities are, and then find a career that fits you. Greensboro Public Library career counselor is able to administer and evaluate assessment tests, and you can find some free ones online:
Career Key available via College Foundation of North Carolina
Short self-assessment measure, developed by Dr. Lawrence K. Jones, professor Emeritus in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. It provides a three-letter Holland Code, which represents your personality and preferred work environment, as well as information about related occupations. You must be registered with CFNC -- registration is free.
Keirsey Character and Temperament Sorter
These interactive personality instruments are relevant, based on the idea that your job or career choice should match your personality. Results are provided in Myers-Briggs language.
Self-Assessment Excercise using Holland themes
Based on the theory of John Holland, Ph.D., people with the same or similar interests are often found in the same work environments. To discover the work environments suited to your interests, abilities, and personality, consider these categories/themes.
Need Computer Skills?
Greensboro Public Library offers basic computer classes for beginners: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Word Processing, Introduction to the Internet, Advanced Internet Searching, Email Basics, as well as other specialized classes,
Online tutorials designed for people new to the web
Where to find jobs
At Central Library you will fing the JobSpot Kiosk on the 2nd Floor. This easy-to-use service allows you to browse local, available jobs and print out contact information at no charge.
Local: Jobs in Greensboro, Guilford and surrounding counties
City of Greensboro Employment Opportunities
Guilford County Employment Opportunities
Guilford County JobLink Career Center
Guilford County Schools Job Vacancies
Triad Careers Online
Statewide: Jobs throughout North Carolina
NC State Government Employment Opportunities
NC Employment Securities Commission
NC Careers
Triangle Jobs
North Carolina Newspapers
National and Worldwide: Jobs throughout the nation and world
Snagajob – Hourly and part-time jobs
Simply Hired – Searches thousands of job boards, classifieds, and company sites. Advanced search options include type of job, type of company, keyword, location and the date the job was posted.
CoolWorks – Jobs in Cool Places -seasonal jobs, cruise ships, camps, and internships
More Job Sites – List of additional job search engines from About.com
USA Jobs – United States Federal Government official job site
RealMatch – Matches job seeker's qualifications and preferences with the employer's requirements
CareerBuilder.com
Computer Jobs
Monster Job Board
Federal Jobs Digest
An excellent federal job opportunity site run by a company in the private sector
How to fill out applications
Worksmart -Tips For Success - tips on filling out a job application
Fill in Fact Sheet Print, fill out and carry with you on your job search (.pdf)
Interview tips
Interview Checklist - Be sure you are ready for your next interview with this checklist.
Resume Maker and Career Building Center
Career Building Center lists 500 potential interview questions, plus a library of video responses to help you prepare for an interview.
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