Note: Current print-outs of the job listings below and other career exploration resources are also located in Business Room, on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. Project LIFT provides applications for most of the NC university, hospital, and government listings. For more information, please see call the Project LIFT office at 560-0125 or call the reference desk at 560-0110.
Subscription Databases |
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Ferguson's Career Guidance CenterThis career research database offers more than 2000 detailed profiles of jobs in over 94 industries. It also features industry overviews, career descriptions, career preparation information, scholarships, academic and non-academic programs, web resources and skills checklists. |
All library locations and remote access from home |
LearningExpress LibraryThis database, available through NCLive, provides practice tests for a wide variety of subject areas. From the military's ASVAB entrance exam and the high-school-equivalency GED, to the medical and legal professions' MCAT and LSAT, you can take practice tests to prepare for the real things, as well as build basic skills in math, reading, and vocabulary. |
All library locations and Remote Access (get more info and password) |
Recommended Web Sites |
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Local Jobbanks |
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Triangle Help WantedLists current job openings for the Triangle area; offers free resume posting. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
News & Observer Career BuilderLists job openings compiled from area newspaper classifieds and spotlights high tech careers. It also contains an option to search volunteer opportunities. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Triangle Citysearch JobsLinks local job openings to national and international listings; contains an online career resource center. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
North Carolina Jobs: Government, Universities, Hospitals, etc. |
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Cary (Town of) |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Chapel Hill (Town of) |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Duke University Jobs |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Durham City Jobs |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Durham County JobsLists jobs available in Durham County searchable by category. Applications are available to download. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Durham Public SchoolsLists current job openings in the Durham Public Schools. It is also searchable. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Durham Regional HospitalAn affiliate of Duke University. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Employment Security CommissionUsers can search for jobs by job title and/or location. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Non-profit JobsLists professional opportunities from the classifieds in the Philanthropy Journal Online. You can search by region, title or perform a general search. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
NCSU Jobs |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Orange County |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Raleigh (City) |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Research Triangle ParkMultifaceted Research Triangle Park page. Links to all firms in the Park and to their job postings. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Rex HospitalLists openings at Rex Hospital and its ambulatory and skilled care affiliates. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
State Jobs(North Carolina Office of State Employment) |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
UNC-CH Jobs |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
UNC Hospitals |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Wake County Jobs |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Wake Medical Center |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Youth Employment CertificatesThis site provides a link to the required form for 14 - 17 years olds working in North Carolina. Instructions for completing the application are also provided. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Local Newspaper Classifieds |
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Durham Herald SunSearchable by category. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Raleigh News & ObserverAllows patrons to search by keyword as well as browse other listings. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Other Job Sites (Not necessarily NC) |
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AAR/EEO Affirmative Action RegisterLists job alphabetically by company, by state, and by type of position. Listings are updated around the 20th of each month |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Careerbuilder.comIncludes sites for specific industries, partnerships and alliances, employers, job databases, online job fairs, and international jobs. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
CareerMag.comAn Internet jobsearch tool that allows one to post resume, coverletter, and a portfolio; capability exists to add links to individual's posting to showcase work. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Federal JobsandPay Scale |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Career Exploration |
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America's Career InfoNetLists career information including market trends, wage and salary statistics, and entrance requirements for a variety of occupations. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
CareerBankLists career information about accounting, banking, and finance. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Employment Guide.comA good site for construction/skilled trade and health care jobs in the USA. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Occupational Outlook HandbookUsers can search by three methods: by name of occupation, by occupation cluster, or by an alphabetical listing. Areas of information include Nature of the Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Sources of Additional Information. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Wetfeet.comLists over 1600 company snapshots, provides resume and interviewing tips, includes searchable job and internship listings through the country. |
Available anywhere with Internet access |
Last update: April 10, 2007