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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session

via Zoom

2023-01-18 09:30:00 2023-01-18 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Morning Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. MHL Virtual Programs -

Wednesday, January 18
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-01-18 09:30:00 2023-01-18 11:30:00 America/New_York 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Morning 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 Morning 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. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on 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. 

This series runs from January-June. Join for all sessions, or pick and choose. Evening sessions are also available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm and will cover the same material. 

1/4   -- Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills
1/18 -- Create Your "Career Story" Pitch
2/1   -- Create A Marketing Plan & Marketing Brief
2/15 -- Applications, Cover Letters & Negotiation
3/1   -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)
3/15 -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)
4/5   -- Create A LinkedIn Profile
4/19 -- LinkedIn and Personal Branding
5/3   -- Interview Preparation & Strategy
5/17 -- Interview Practice
6/7   -- Meet Hiring Employers
6/21 -- Networking 2.0

The series is hosted by Tewksbury Library in partnership with over 60 libraries across the state.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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MHL Virtual Programs

Phone: 978-623-8400

Hours
 

Today's hours

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

Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
We are so pleased to welcome Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell to our virtual stage! Erin will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes and then will have some time for a Q&A.
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Wed, Dec 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Morning Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Zoom opens 30 minutes early for informal networking.
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Sun, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore some of the very best treasures of the Asian Art Museum in this virtual series.
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Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Visit the Addison Gallery of American Art virtually through this Zoom presentation.
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Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Evening Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00-8:00pm. Zoom opens 30 minutes early for informal networking.
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Wed, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books. The group meets monthly to provide constructive advice and feedback on each other’s works in progress.

Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us on the date of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party for this Zoom webinar.
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