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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom

2025-09-17 09:30:00 2025-09-17 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. MHL Virtual Programs -

Wednesday, September 17
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 09:30:00 2025-09-17 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. MHL Virtual Programs -

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

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, designed for adults 50+, 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 topical presentations, interactive workshops, expert guest speakers, access to hiring managers, networking opportunities, and coaching guidance. 

  • August 6: Self-Assessment- Finding Your Why
  • August 20: Mastermind- Your Age Is Your Edge
  • September 3: Career Story- Tell Me A Bit About Yourself
  • September 17: LinkedIn- Professional Connecting
  • October 1: Resumes- A Pocketful of STARS
  • October 15: Using AI- Your Job Search Co-Pilot
  • November 5: Networking 2.0- You Must Give To Get
  • November 19: Interview Strategies
  • December 3: Second Act Careers- Thinking Outside The Box
  • December 17: Marketing Plan- Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan

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

Meetings are 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. 

The series is hosted by Tewksbury Library in partnership with libraries across the Commonwealth. The series is funded in part by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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MHL Virtual Programs

Phone: 978-623-8400

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Sep 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Heather Wolf, author of "Find More Birds" and "Birding at the Bridge", in this Zoom webinar as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds - just in time for the Fall colors!
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Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Grains are simple to incorporate into your dinners if you know the tips, tricks, and how to coax maximum flavor. We'll be preparing Farro Bowls & Fall Harvest Quinoa.
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Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mary shares the story of her journey with her husband Jim through his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
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Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dr. Karin Wulf, Brown University historian, will discuss her new book, and take questions about the importance of documenting kinship for Early Americans of every background in this Zoom webinar.
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Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
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Thu, Sep 18, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations.
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