Virtual Series: Job Seekers 50+ Networking Group

Join us for a professional job seekers networking group, for ages 50 and up, in an environment conducive to developing new relationships and skills to assist in your job search. Each virtual meeting features a new topic.  Attend one session, any or all! 

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

The Milne Public Library is one of 50 Massachusetts libraries hosting this event, a collaboration initiated by the Tewksbury Public Library.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via ZOOM on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon.   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.   

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

RECORDING NOTE: These meetings will be recorded. All registrants will receive recordings via email within 48 hours.