If you are a federal employee or other worker affected by employment changes, resources are available to help you navigate this transition. From job search assistance to career guidance, this page provides valuable tools and support services available in North Carolina.
Getting Started: Job Search & Career Support
Searching for a job can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but the right resources can help streamline your efforts.
North Carolina has 70-plus NCWorks Career Centers. Visit your local center for one-on-one assistance on finding a job, creating a resume, job fairs, and more.
Review our Job Seeker 101 section. Here you can find resources on job search strategies, interview preparation, networking and more.
Visit our Explore Occupations section. Sort through more than 800 occupations and learn which ones might be the right fit for you
Need a job right now? Discover the most In Demand Occupations. These occupations have the most job postings regionally and across the state in the last month.
Applying For Unemployment Benefits
If you are furloughed or experiencing financial hardship due to a government shutdown, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Know what you need to file for Unemployment benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions: Learn more about eligibility and application process.
Learn More About Yourself
Don't know what jobs fit your interests and skills, visit the Find My Interests tab and take these activities to help focus your occupational search:
Interest Finder : Answer a few questions to see how you align with six career interest types and use that information to understand the jobs that fit you the best.
Work Values Sorter : Determine the workplace values and motivators that are a good prediction of your job satisfaction. See which careers offer the values that are the most important to you.
Skills Matcher: Identify your skills set and match with the careers that use them.
Stay Connected & Informed
For additional assistance, visit your nearest NCWorks Career Center or explore more resources at NCWorks Online.