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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.
January 7: Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")
January 21: Mastermind ("Tame Your Inner Critics")
February 4: Career Story & Elevator Pitch
February 18: LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")
March 4: Resumes ("You Are A STAR!")
March 18: AI Tools In Your Job Search
April 1: Cover Letters
April 15: Networking ("You Must Give To Get")
May 6: Interview Strategies ("How To Land On The Short List")
May 20: Second Act Careers
June 3: Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan")
June 17: Job Search Strategies
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 |
