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Virtual Job Fair Prep Workshop
Virtual Job Fair Prep Workshop
As COVID-19 limits our access to in-person events, MassHire Downtown Boston is implementing virtual job fairs to help individuals find jobs! This workshop will touch upon all of the key components to making the most out of a virtual job fair – before, during, and after. Research, Preparation, Expectations, and Strategy will be discussed. In […]
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
IN THE NEWS: JVS MassHire Downtown Boston cited in NBC Segment on High Demand for Job Training in MA Sometimes additional training can be the barrier that stands between you and your next job. Attend this session to learn if you are eligible for training assistance to develop useful skills for the workplace or to […]
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Career Center Seminar
Career Center Seminar
The primary goal of this seminar is to connect job-seekers to the dynamic job search resources available at MassHire Career Centers. The seminar is only required for individuals receiving Unemployment Insurance. How to register Online Log into your account on MassHire JobQuest. If you don’t have an account, you can register and create one. You will need your […]
Interview: Mastering the Basics (1.0)
Interview: Mastering the Basics (1.0)
Learn what goes on in an interview, including the preparation required before an interview, the various types of interviews, and why these types are used. Topics include interview etiquette, proper responses to basic interview questions, and strategies for "end of the interview" will also be discussed. Using interactive interview exercises, you will practice responses to […]
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Your New Career – Session 1: Find New Options (2.0)
Your New Career – Session 1: Find New Options (2.0)
Your New Career is a 2-Part Seminar Session I: Your New Career: Find New Options 2.0 Thinking of changing jobs/careers? Want to find more options? In this workshop, we will use assessment exercises and access resources to help you better understand your own unique combination of skills and interests and help identify job options that […]
Managing Stress & Negativity in the Job Search (2.0)
Managing Stress & Negativity in the Job Search (2.0)
Learn to identify self-sabotaging thinking patterns along with simple techniques to manage the psychological and physiological symptoms of stress while maintaining energy and motivation in your job search.
Financial 1.0: Your Credit Report Can Impact Your Job Search
Financial 1.0: Your Credit Report Can Impact Your Job Search
Did you know that many employers request access to your credit report as part of their standard job application and hiring process? Friends and family often have advice on how to improve your credit score, but some suggestions may actually make things worse. Let the experts from American Consumer Credit Counseling give you the guidance […]
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Networking Group
Networking Group
Join us for a digital networking event – get connected with other professionals to share strategies, challenges, and ideas for job search. We will also discuss the topic of using social media platforms to assist with networking, growing your networks, connecting with both professionals and employers! This Virtual 2-session event (6/4 and 6/25) will […]
LinkedIn: Mastering the Basics (1.0)
LinkedIn: Mastering the Basics (1.0)
LinkedIn is currently the largest professional networking platform used by professionals, hiring managers, recruiters, job seekers, and business owners. After completing this workshop you will be able to: Create a basic profile Navigate the LinkedIn interface Manage important privacy settings Connect and build a network on LinkedIn Customize your LinkedIn URL Register Now […]
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Why and How to Create a Resume (1.0)
Why and How to Create a Resume (1.0)
If you’re new to resume writing or haven’t had to update your resume in a while, this introductory workshop is the place to start. Learn about the purpose of a resume, how it’s used, and start to organize your work history into a basic resume format. After completing this workshop you will be able […]
Opportunities In Healthcare (1.0)
Opportunities In Healthcare (1.0)
The healthcare industry, one of the biggest employers in the Boston area, is expected to change and grow in the future as a result of population shifts and the Affordable Care Act. Attend this workshop to explore career options beyond the typical physician and nursing roles and the hospital setting. Training, average salaries, barriers to […]
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Cover Letters & Communication
Cover Letters & Communication
In the digital age, have you ever wondered what purpose cover letters serve and why they are important? This workshop will explore the basic structure, composition, and content of successful cover letters. You will review several types of successful cover letters that you can use as a template to compose your own. After completing […]
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
IN THE NEWS: JVS MassHire Downtown Boston cited in NBC Segment on High Demand for Job Training in MA Sometimes additional training can be the barrier that stands between you and your next job. Attend this session to learn if you are eligible for training assistance to develop useful skills for the workplace or to […]
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Virtual/Video Interviewing
Virtual/Video Interviewing
Learn how to prepare for an upcoming virtual interview where you will e-meet and interact with your prospective organization through video or web-conferencing services. We’ll discuss video interviewing tools like Zoom and HireVue, and provide strategies for making a lasting impression to land you the next step in the process! After completing this workshop you will […]
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Financial Health: Saving for Retirement (1.0)
Financial Health: Saving for Retirement (1.0)
Saving for Retirement. It’s Easier than you Think! No one is born knowing how to save or to invest. Learn more about your options to save for retirement. After completing this workshop you will be able to: 1) Learn more about different retirement accounts 2) Learn more about investment options 3) Understand how to maximize […]
Multi-Industry Job Fair
Multi-Industry Job Fair
Join us for Multi-Industry Job Fair MassHire Downtown Boston. Participating employers include: Jewish Family & Children's Service Thermofisher Scientific Boston College Omni Hotels and Resorts Sodexo Mass General Brigham Harpoon Brewery Grand Circle Corporation Baldor Specialty Foods EnergySage REGISTER FOR THE JOB FAIR
Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills
Do you want to command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred? Do you panic at the thought of public speaking? (Polls say it’s the number 1 fear that people list.) Come learn the basic skills that will serve you well in any public speaking situation, from job interviews to […]
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Interviewing 2.0 Mastering Behavioral Questions
Interviewing 2.0 Mastering Behavioral Questions
More and more, employers are asking candidates behavioral interview questions. They use these questions to learn about how you have responded to circumstances in the past, so they can anticipate how you might respond in the future (when you are employed at their company). Don't be caught off guard! Learn how to prepare for these […]
Using Age to Your Advantage (2.0)
Using Age to Your Advantage (2.0)
This workshop focuses on the age-related issues that can arise when you’re looking for a job and provides practical suggestions for dealing with them. You will learn strategies for “getting in the door” for an interview as well as strategies for handling age-related questions you may encounter once you go for the interview After attending […]
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Tips from HR “Get that Job” (3.0)
Tips from HR “Get that Job” (3.0)
Ever wonder what HR really thinks when they read your resume or interview you? In this webinar, we'll share advice that HR professionals and recruiters across many industries wish they could tell you in person. Here's the inside scoop that you need to "get that job!" After attending this webinar you will be able […]
Healthcare Networking (2.0)
Healthcare Networking (2.0)
Join this networking group devoted to job seekers looking for employment in healthcare. Come with questions, experiences, and concerns specific to your job search in healthcare. The group will help you brainstorm ideas to break through any obstacles you may be facing while providing support and constructive feedback. When possible, participants and the moderator […]
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Job Search for Introverts
Job Search for Introverts
If you think that the job search process favors extroverts, come find out how to use your introvert strengths to your advantage in all aspects of the job search. Register Now Disclaimer Please note that there may be technology problems – either on our end or on yours – due to the high […]
Personal Branding (3.0)
Personal Branding (3.0)
Personal Branding is a key component to effectively marketing yourself in the professional workplace. It’s part of the conversation between you and your audience, whether it's customers, colleagues, or employers. By establishing a strong personal brand you are creating a vision, a promise, or an idea in the minds of others. In this workshop: We […]
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Behind the LinkedIn Curtain: What Recruiters See and How to Get Noticed
Behind the LinkedIn Curtain: What Recruiters See and How to Get Noticed
If you are looking for work in these industries, be sure to attend this event! Administrative Assistant Customer Service Human Resources Marketing Finance/Accounting Technology Learn how recruiters from Hollister Staffing use LinkedIn to find qualified candidates! During this session, you’ll learn: How to create a compelling profile that recruiters can find Strategies for showing up […]
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Your New Career – Session 2: Evaluate the Options (3.0)
Your New Career – Session 2: Evaluate the Options (3.0)
Your New Career is a 2-Part Seminar Session 1 and related assignments are a prerequisite for Sessions 2. Session 2: Your New Career: Evaluate the Options 3.0 Now that you have identified job/career options that may fit you, we analyze and discuss the pros and cons of each. You will then identify the additional information […]
Crafting Your Elevator Pitch (2.0)
Crafting Your Elevator Pitch (2.0)
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Craft your personalized "elevator pitch" to use as an introduction in your job search and as a tool to engage the listener about what you have to offer. After completing this workshop you will be able to: Know the essential components of an effective […]
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Office Closed | Juneteenth Day
Masshire Downtown Boston will be closed on Friday, June 18 in observance of JUNETEENTH DAY. We will reopen on Monday, June 21.
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Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation
Knowing salary negotiation tactics and avoiding salary negotiation landmines are key to getting the job offer that you deserve. This workshop will provide you with strategies for successful salary negotiation so that you can maximize your earning power. In this workshop, you will learn: How to research your value in the marketplace How to determine […]
Developing Your Skillset for Current Opportunities
Developing Your Skillset for Current Opportunities
Join a discussion with MassHire Downtown Boston's Career Coaches and Employer Engagement on the topic of upscaling, rescaling your skills. Meet the opportunity shift - approach your job search with confidence using your transferable skills combined with some newly acquired skills to land that new job. Discussion of the current state, the opportunity shift Transferable […]
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Creating a Targeted Resume (2.0)
Creating a Targeted Resume (2.0)
If your basic resume contains all the facts about your employment history, but isn’t yet capturing employers’ attention, attend this workshop to learn how to target your resume to a specific position. Learn how to read the job description for “must-have skills,” effectively describe your relevant experience, and use your “resume real estate” well. […]
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
Training & Re-Employment Opportunities (1.0)
IN THE NEWS: JVS MassHire Downtown Boston cited in NBC Segment on High Demand for Job Training in MA Sometimes additional training can be the barrier that stands between you and your next job. Attend this session to learn if you are eligible for training assistance to develop useful skills for the workplace or to […]
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Nurse Aide – Recruitment Session
Nurse Aide – Recruitment Session
https://youtu.be/EWlGFG_Vd4s CNA - Recruitment Session - Launching Your Career as a Nurse Aide Day/time: Wednesdays, 11:00 AM Are you someone who: Is compassionate and patient? Likes helping others? Is able to life between 40-50 lbs? Is looking for a full time job with opportunity to advance? Is interested starting a career in a high-demand healthcare […]
Networking While Social Distancing (3.0)
Networking While Social Distancing (3.0)
Our current requirement to practice social distancing makes networking extra challenging. Or does it? Even though we’re not able to get together with others in person, there are ample opportunities to network. After attending this webinar, you will be able to: Define what networking is and what it isn’t, so that it doesn’t feel so […]
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EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT – Networking Group for Restaurant and Hospitality Workers
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT – Networking Group for Restaurant and Hospitality Workers
COVID-19 has dealt the restaurant and hospitality industries a tough blow – and it’s hard to predict when they’ll return to their pre-COVID levels. MassHire Downtown Boston (MHDB) invites you to participate in a networking meeting where you can connect with others from the industry who are similarly impacted. Coaches from MHDB will facilitate a discussion about how to pitch your skills […]
Financial 1.0 | Tailoring a Spending plan for Improved Financial Well-Being
Financial 1.0 | Tailoring a Spending plan for Improved Financial Well-Being
Let’s face it – sometimes major life transition creates an opportunity to re-think financial habits. Join us to get inspiration to create or adjust your current spending plan. This interactive webinar is designed to help you: 1) Understand how to create a financial plan that suits you. 2) Identify financial strategies to help you to […]
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LinkedIn: Creating a Targeted Profile (2.0)
LinkedIn: Creating a Targeted Profile (2.0)
Stand out from the crowd by creating a targeted LinkedIn profile. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to customize various sections of your profile to increase your visibility to your connections, hiring managers, and recruiters. After completing this workshop you will be able to: Tailor your headline with keywords to increase traffic to your […]
Networking Group
Networking Group
Join us for a digital networking event – get connected with other professionals to share strategies, challenges, and ideas for job search. We will also discuss the topic of using social media platforms to assist with networking, growing your networks, connecting with both professionals and employers! This Virtual 2-session event (6/4 and 6/25) will […]
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How to Get a Federal Job (1.0)
How to Get a Federal Job (1.0)
Learn the ins and outs of finding federal and other government job opportunities, with a focus on resume preparation and understanding the job requirements. Register Now Disclaimer Please note that there may be technology problems – either on our end or on yours – due to the high demand for remote services. We will do […]
Digital Communications
Digital Communications
https://youtu.be/QEHViTcUgGU In this Webinar, we'll discuss digital communications strategies to use in your job search! Learn effective ways to convey your expertise and build relationships with your audiences. Learn tips about personal branding to help you stand out as you job search in the digital world. Define Digital Communications Email Communications Tips - from subject lines to signature Personal […]
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Pharmacy Technician – Recruitment Session
Pharmacy Technician – Recruitment Session
https://youtu.be/M7XoZuzA488 Pharmacy Technician Recruitment Sessions — Building Your Career as a Pharmacy Technician Day/time: Tuesdays, 11:00 AM Description: Are you: Looking for a promising career in a high-demand healthcare field? A good listener? Detail oriented? Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Interested in working full time in a Boston area pharmacy? Then […]
Get Your Resume into Human Hands
Get Your Resume into Human Hands
This workshop provides information on the computerized applicant tracking systems that screen your resume to determine if the hiring manager will see it. You will learn why these systems exist, how widespread they are, and how to optimize your resume so that it will get past the computer and into human hands. You will learn […]
Job Search Wheels Spinning? How to Get Traction
Job Search Wheels Spinning? How to Get Traction
Do you feel like your wheels are spinning and you’re not making forward progress in your job search? Have you tried everything you know to do and you’re still right where you started? Join us as we explore strategies you can use to gain traction. We look forward to seeing you! Register Now […]
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LinkedIn: Advanced Strategies for Online Networking (3.0)
LinkedIn: Advanced Strategies for Online Networking (3.0)
Learn tips & tricks of networking and utilizing existing information on LinkedIn to support your strategic job search goals. This workshop will focus on: Boosting visibility and establishing your brand Expanding and nurturing your network/ network etiquette Using LinkedIn for research (jobs, companies, etc.) Register Now Disclaimer Please note that there may […]