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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom

2024-10-02 09:30:00 2024-10-02 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. MHL Virtual Programs -

Wednesday, October 02
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 09:30:00 2024-10-02 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. MHL Virtual Programs -

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom.

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

MEETING TOPIC SCHEDULE:

  • Aug. 7 -- Self Assessment
  • Aug. 21 -- Career Story
  • Sept. 4 -- LinkedIn
  • Sept. 18 -- Resumes
  • Oct. 2 -- Cover Letters & AI In Your Job Search
  • Oct. 16 -- Thinking Outside The Box (Panel Event)
  • Nov. 6 -- Networking
  • Nov. 20 -- Interview Strategies
  • Dec. 4 -- Interview Practice
  • Dec. 18 -- Marketing Plan

Informal networking takes place from 9:00am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon.

The series is hosted by Tewksbury Library in partnership with libraries across the Commonwealth.

This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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MHL Virtual Programs

Phone: 978-623-8400

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Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Wed, Oct 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom.
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