Libraries and Job Seekers – How We Can Help!
More than 30+ Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom. Zoom room opens 30 minutes early for informal networking & resource sharing.
WHEN: September – December 2026
We offer morning classes. Registration Required!
1st & 3rd Wednesday,10:30-12:30pm
Informal Networking: 10am-10:30am, and 12:30pm-12:45pm
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Self Assessment & Mindset
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Career Story & Elevator Pitch
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Using Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, Oct. 21: LinkedIn (“Professional Connecting”)
Wednesday, Nov.4: Resumes (A Pocketful of STARS”)
Wednesday, Nov. 18: Networking & Marketing Plan
Wednesday, Dec. 2: Interview Strategies
Wednesday, Dec. 16: Second Act Careers (“Thinking Outside The Box”)
Plus FREE LinkedIn Headshot Photo Shoot for members in-person at Tewksbury Library on Friday, October 23, 10am-2pm
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Throughout our 8 session Interactive Workshop Series, you’ll learn how to create and execute your job search campaign. Refresh your job search tools – resume, career story, virtual interviewing, LinkedIn profiles, Marketing Plan and more. Join us to gain confidence and success. This preparation will Equip, Enable and Empower you in all aspects of the job search process. The primary mission of our program is to provide job seekers in the 50+ demographic with the confidence, refreshed, and necessary tools and skills to launch and implement a successful job or encore career search campaign.
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