File for Unemployment: file online or get more information through the NC Division of Employment Security. (Many assistance programs require that you be drawing unemployment if you are eligible.)
Assess your financial situation. There are many useful articles on the internet that may be of assistance to you. "What to Do When You Can't Pay Your Bills" is one. Use your preferred search engine to search for others.
Assistance is available through the Self-Reliance Initiative. Talk to an LDS bishop to learn more about this complimentary course including how to enroll.
Church Employment Services website (en Espanol)
North Carolina Works maintains a website that will not only allow you to search for a job in your area but assists in developing a resume, provides veterans’ information, and has information about job training.
Find detailed information about duties for specific jobs, education, training, occupational ratings, employment outlook, wages and more. Ideal for recent graduates and those new to the workforce.
Discover your ideal career path—whether you know exactly what you want to do, need to know more before you make a decision or want to find out where you’ll fit best based on your interests and preferences.
Identify occupations that best align with the skills and knowledge you already have. This resource was created for workers who have either been laid-off or are looking for a career change.
Learn more about various occupations, access labor market information, get skill assessment guides and much more through this job analysis and career exploration tool.
Government jobs:
Jobs in this area:
Job Align (search by zip code)
Veterans:
Veteran Jobs (Includes job search, training, tips, and more)
The 10 best job search websites of 2022 (according to Best Job Search Websites)
Best Overall: Indeed
Runner-Up, Best Overall: Monster
Best for Employer Research: Glassdoor
Best for Remote Jobs: FlexJobs
Best for Experienced Managers: Ladders
Best for Startup Jobs: AngelList
Best for Connecting Directly With Recruiters: LinkedIn
Best for Up-to-Date Listings: Getwork
Best for Recent College Graduates: Scouted
Best for Hourly Workers: Snagajob
Advice and mentoring
SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit that provides resources at low or minimal cost, working closely with the Small Business Administration. The resources they list include:
Volunteer mentors who share their expertise across 62 industries
Free, confidential business mentoring in person, via email or by video
Free business tools, templates and tips online
Inexpensive or free business workshops (locally) and webinars (online 24/7). To be kept informed about local workshops, you can send an email to contact.raleigh@scorevolunteer.org.
Small Business Administration (Raleigh NC SBA local office)
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