NCcareers Resources for Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

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.

Career Exploration Resources

Your career journey is not a linear process, but an evolving path with opportunities for growth and transition. If you've been impacted by recent federal changes, use these tools to leverage your valuable experience:

Explore Occupations: Looking to find similar occupations that match your skills? Visit our Explore Occupations section. Enter your most recent job title in the search bar or use the filters to find occupations that align with your interests and needs. Then click on the occupation that interests you to review its occupation profile for in-depth salary information, education, growth outlook, and more.

 Career Exploration 1

Career Journey: Already have a destination in mind? Map your career path three different ways using the Career Journey tool. You can explore careers by:

➡️Education: See which occupations match your existing educational background

➡️Occupation: Use your most recent position as a starting point to explore related careers

➡️Goal Career: Work backward from your dream job and identify stepping-stone positions along the way

 Career Exploration 2

 

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:

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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.

federal page_work values sorterWork 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.

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      Skills Matcher

      Identify your skill set and match with the careers that use them.

 

Stay Connected & Informed

For personalized support, visit your nearest NCWorks Career Centers for one-on-one assistance on finding a job, creating a resume, job fairs, and more. Additionally, browse our Explore Occupations section and sort through more than 800 occupations to learn which ones might be the right fit for you.

 

Additional Tools & Resources