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If you are 55+ and actively looking for work then this is the perfect networking group for you! The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group morning sessions meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. This is a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships, skills and strategies to help in your career transition.

Each meeting will feature new topics. The presentations will include a hands-on workshop relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms for networking one-on-one and coaching guidance.

Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search though you may come to as few or as many sessions as you wish. Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

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. 

This group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries.

All morning sessions run from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Register here for any of the upcoming morning sessions including:

Wednesday, January 18, Create Your "Career Story" Pitch

Wednesday, February 1, Create A Marketing Plan & Marketing Brief

Wednesday, February 15, Applications, Cover Letters & Negotiation

Wednesday, March 1, Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)

Wednesday, March 15, Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)

Wednesday, April 5, Create A LinkedIn Profile

Wednesday, April 19, LinkedIn and Personal Branding

Wednesday, May 3, Interview Preparation & Strategy

Wednesday, May 17,  Interview Practice

Wednesday, June 7, Meet Hiring Employers

Wednesday, June 21, Networking 2.0

Registration will remain open until the session starts. The Zoom link will come from the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group. Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.