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Job & Career Information

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You can also get career and job search information by using databases provided by the library through NC LIVE. Members can access these databases from the library’s website at www.forsythlibrary.org. Ask your librarian for the current NC LIVE password.

The following databases focus on job search or career information:

  • Learning Express Library (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=219)
    Create an account, take practice exams, and track your progress. Includes Career and Job Search courses; GED, SAT, GRE and other exams.
  • Job Search (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=158)
    NC Employment Security Commission website.
  • NetLibrary (www.netlibrary.com)
    E-books and e-audio books are available through NetLibrary. Use a keyword search to look for books about a specific career or about topics such as preparing a resume, or interview tips. For example, search vocational guidance as a keyword phrase to find 629 books on all types of careers. If you have questions or need assistance using NetLibrary, call your local library.
  • Teaching Positions in North Carolina (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=159)
    NC Department of Public Instruction’s Work in North Carolina website.

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Regional & State Information

  • Job Seeker's Guide (http://www.firstline.ws/Documents/Unemployment_Resource_Guide.pdf)
    Guide written by the First Line information and referral department of the Library.
  • Employment Security Commission of North Carolina (www.ncesc.com/individual/jis/jisMain.asp)
    Search jobs in North Carolina by profession, location or job number.
  • JobsMarket (www.jobsmarket.com)
    Browse local jobs and build your resume online.
  • Journal Classified Marketplace (classifieds.journalnow.com)
    Click on Employment to search jobs by category, newspaper or keyword.
  • North Carolina Career Resource Network (http://eslmi03.esc.state.nc.us/soicc)
    Explore careers, assess your skills and search job openings.
  • North Carolina Office of State Personnel (www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs)
    Find jobs in North Carolina State Government.
  • North Carolina’s Job & Career Navigator (http://eslmi40.esc.state.nc.us/navigator/jc)
    Browse employers and job openings and review tips for career planning, interviewing and writing a resume.
  • Professionals in Transition (www.jobsearching.org)
    Provides job hunting advice and sample cover letters and resumes.
  • The Beehive (www.thebeehive.org)
    Search for jobs and write your resume.
  • TriadCareers (www.triadcareers.com)
    Hosted by Greensboro News & Record.  Browse job openings and career information.
  • Triad JobNet (www.winstonsalem.com)
    Employment listings from the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
  • WXII12 News (www.wxii12.com)
    Click on Career.  Search local job openings by keyword or job category (hosted by Monster).

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Largest Employers in Forsyth County

  • BB&T (www.bbt.com/bbt)
    Click on Careers (located at top of page). Search and apply for jobs online.
  • City of Winston-Salem (www.cityofws.org/oea/)
    View job openings, download an application or apply online.
  • Dell Inc. (www.dell.com)
    Click About Dell (located at bottom of page). From this page, click on Careers to view job openings and submit your resume online.
  • Forsyth County (www.forsyth.cc/HumanResources/job.aspx)
    View county job openings and apply online.
  • Forsyth Technical Community College (www.forsyth.tec.nc.us)
    Look for Employee under Quick Links. Click Employment to view job openings and fill out an application.
  • GMAC Insurance (www.gmacinsurance.com/Careers)
    Search jobs by division, category, city or state.
  • Hanesbrands Inc. (www.hanesbrands.com)
    Click on Working at HBI. Browse job openings and apply online.
  • Lowes Foods (www.lowesfoods.com/Careers)
    View job vacancies and apply online.
  • Novant Health / Forsyth Medical Center (www.novanthealth.org/job_information/)
    Click on Applicants (under Find A Job) to browse and apply for job openings.
  • Reynolds American (www.reynoldsamerican.com)
    Click on Careers (located at bottom of page). Search job vacancies by keyword, title or location.
  • Salem College (www.salem.edu)
    Click About link (near top of page). From this page, click Employment to browse available staff and faculty positions.
  • Sara Lee Corporation (www.saralee.com/working)
    Click Career Opportunities. From this page, click on JobSite United States. Next, click Career Opportunities to search and apply for jobs.
  • Wachovia Corporation (www.wachovia.com)
    From home page, click on Careers (under About Wachovia). From Careers page, click Job Search to find local and national openings.
  • Wake Forest University (www.wfu.edu/hr/careers)
    View faculty, staff and student job openings. From this page, you can also link to job vacancies at WFU Health Sciences.
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (www1.wfubmc.edu/hr/career)
    Click on Candidate Gateway System. From this page, click View Job Posting / Apply for Job to browse openings and apply online.
  • Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools (http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/employ)
    Click Teacher Positions, Teacher Assistant Positions or Non-Teaching Positions to browse available positions in the school system.
  • Winston-Salem State University (www.wssu.edu/wssu)
    Click Career Opportunities (under Featured Links). Search job postings and submit an application online.
  • NC School of The Arts (www.ncarts.edu)
    Under Quick Links menu, click Employment Openings. View job listings and download a State Application Form.

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General & National Information

  • All Search Engines (www.allsearchengines.com)
    Click Job & Career SEs (Search Engines) for a list of job-related websites on the Internet.
  • America’s Career InfoNet (www.acinet.org/acinet)
    Explore careers and browse industry information.
  • America's Job Bank (www.ajb.dni.us)
    Build your resume and search for jobs all over the U.S.
  • Career Builder (www.careerbuilder.com)
    Search for jobs, create a resume and get career advice.
  • Career.com (www.career.com)
    Look for jobs by keyword or discipline.
  • CareerPerfect (www.careerperfect.com)
    Offers tools for your job search, resume and interviews.
  • Employment Guide (www.employmentguide.com)
    Browse job postings, find local job fairs and view salary calculator.
  • FlipDog (www.flipdog.monster.com)
    Look for jobs by city, state or occupation.
  • HotJobs (www.hotjobs.yahoo.com)
    Search job postings and get advice about networking, interviewing and salaries.
  • JobStar (www.jobstar.org)
    Offers career guidance and information about writing resumes and cover letters.
  • MegaJobSites (www.megajobsites.com)
    Look for jobs, build your portfolio and post a resume.
  • MonsterTrak (www.monstertrak.com)
    Specializes in jobs and internships for students.
  • Monster (www.monster.com)
    Build your resume, get career advice and search for jobs.
  • Net Temps (www.net-temps.com)
    Browse temporary and full-time jobs by location or industry.
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco)
    Provides information about earnings, working conditions and training / education needed for various jobs.
  • Saludos.com (www.saludos.com)
    "Specializes in joining the Hispanic bilingual professional with companies looking for diversity in the workplace."
  • Women’s Job List (www.womensjobsearch.net)
    Post your resume and search for jobs.

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Federal Jobs

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This guide was written March 2007 by the Business & Science staff.
Last updated May 2007