How to Find a Job in Gaffney, South Carolina

Gaffney, South Carolina is a town just north of Greenville, along the border between North Carolina and South Carolina. As the county seat of Cherokee County, Gaffney is host to a variety of public and private employers for South Carolina job seekers. Although its relative size may suggest a job search there might be difficult to conduct, four types of resources will help you find a job in Gaffney.

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  Search state government resources. South Carolina's Information Highway (See Resources) offers a dedicated portal to jobs in Gaffney, South Carolina. Resources ranging from job boards and information about major employers to directories of public and private organizations that may need staff are available with a few mouse clicks. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce also publishes resources for job seekers in the state. Links to announcements about job fairs, job boards for federal and state jobs in Gaffney and contact information for state workforce centers around South Carolina connect job hunters with resources that can help find work in Gaffney.

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  Check local newspaper advertisements. The Gaffney Ledger runs classified ads in both the digital and print editions of the newspaper. Both version offer both "help wanted" and "position wanted" ads, allowing you to look at current openings and alert employers to your availability. Ads on the paper's online edition run in separate sections, allowing you to browse employment ads or search for a particular employer or keyword.

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  Contact employment agencies. Gaffney hosts a variety of employment and temporary work agencies, like Ambassador Staffing or Adecco. These agencies offer short- and long-term employment with local employers. Many do not even require an appointment to meet with a recruiter and discuss your background, skills and availability for a job in Gaffney. Most agencies post current job listings on their websites or in their office reception area. Note that even if current listings do not offer any potential matches for your background, a meeting with a recruiter and a resume drop can help keep you at the top of the list of potential employees when future opportunities appear.

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  Use resources developed by the chamber of commerce. The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce hosts regular networking events in Gaffney and produces a portal dedicated to recruiting people to come work for the major employers in the Gaffney area. The chamber regularly posts networking event information on its website; you can also call its offices at 864-489-5721 for event information. The chamber's "Work in Cherokee" portal provides links to local government and nonprofit workforce resources that can help you find work in Gaffney.