What is this program? What does it even mean?

Are you 50+ and looking for a job, a career change, a first time job, getting back into the workforce after a bit?  This series of programs are for you.

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd 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. 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.

(click on the title for the link to register)

August 7th, 2024 at 9:30am    Self-Assessment (“Finding Your Why”) 

August 21st at 9:30am   Career Story (“Tell Me A Bit About Yourself”)

September 4th at 9:30am  LinkedIn (“Professional Connecting”)

September 18th at 9:30am  Resumes (“A Pocket Full of STARS”)

October 2nd at 9:30am  Cover Letters and Using AI in Your Job Search

October 16th at 9:30am  Thinking Out of the Box: A Panel Event

November 6th at 9:30am  Networking (“You Must Give to Get”)

November 20th at 9:30am   Interview Strategies

December 4th at 9:30am  Interview Practice 

December 18th at 9:30am  Marketing Plan (“Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan”)

Who is running this series?

Tewksbury Public Library has invited 40+ libraries to participate  – which provides a great opportunity for networking for the participants!  When you register, select Chelmsford as your participating library.