Libraries and Job Seekers – How We Can Help!
More than 60 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 weekly 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: August 2 – December 20, 2023
We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Aug 2 9:30am-11:30am Self-Assessment/Transferrable Skills
Aug 9 6pm-8pm Self-Assessment/Transferrable Skills
Aug 16 9:30am-11:30am Your ‘Career Story” Pitch
Aug 23 6pm-8pm Your ‘Career Story” Pitch.
Aug 30 NO MEETING
Sept 6 9:30am-11:30am Artificial Intelligence, Applications & Cover Letters
Sept 13 6pm-8pm Artificial Intelligence, Applications & Cover Letters
Sept 20 9:30am-11:30am Create A LinkedIn Profile & Personal Branding
Sept 27 6pm-8pm Create A LinkedIn Profile & Personal Branding
Oct 4 9:30am-11:30am Resume: The Basics
Oct 11 6pm-8pm Resume: The Basics
Oct 18 9:30am-11:30am Resumes: Beyond the Basics
Oct 25 6pm-8pm Resumes: Beyond the Basics
Nov 1 9:30am-11:30am Thinking Outside The Box (Panel Discussion)
Nov 8 6pm-8pm Thinking Outside The Box (Panel Discussion)
Nov 15 9:30am-11:30am Interview Strategies & Preparation
Nov 22 NO MEETING (Thanksgiving Eve)
Nov 29 6pm-8pm Interview Strategies & Preparation
Dec 6 9:30am-11:30am Networking 2.0
Dec 13 6pm-8pm Networking 2.0
Dec 20 9:30am-11:30am Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
Dec 20 6pm-8pm Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
Important Schedule Note For Evening Meetings: Due to Thanksgiving, we’re hosting a meeting on Wednesday, November 29 (5th Wednesday), instead of Wednesday, November 22 (the 4th Wednesday). Due to Christmas, we’re hosting a meeting on Wednesday, December 20 (the 3rd Wednesday), instead of Wednesday, December 27th (the 4th Wednesday). December 20 will be a double-header with both a morning and evening meeting!
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Throughout our 20- 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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