Resources for Job Seekers

The Alamance County Public Libraries have a variety of resources to help local job seekers.  Whether you are a student seeking career guidance, a recent graduate looking for your first job, or a veteran worker in need of a job or career change, your local library can help. 

May Memorial Library Job Resources Table

The Job Resources Table (located in the Reference area near the Non-profit Resource Center) at the May Memorial Library has a number of resources to help every job-seeker:

  • Books for check-out 
    •  Resume writing
    • Career and Occupational Guidance
    • Job-seeking process
  • Reference materials
    • Helpful Information for Job Seekers includes
    • ESC (Employment Security Commission) Job Listings (updated weekly)
    • Office of State Personnel Job Listings

Looking for Work?

Get started in your search by visiting the
Job Search Toolkit Wiki

Job & Career Accelerator

Job & Career Accelerator is available to Alamance County Public Libraries users through NC LIVE

Create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, and prepare for related exams. Access millions of job listings.

 

Learning Express Library

Learning Express Library is available to Alamance County Public Libraries users through NC LIVE.

Learning Express Library provides an interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help users succed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.  Sign up for an account in one of our libraries or from home (NC LIVE password required).  Get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and an individualized analysis of your results.

In addition to over 300 practice tests, Learning Express Library also offers over 100 electronic books, covering topics such as Learning basic skills, Resume preparation, and Writing improvement.