Recently Unemployed
Get Support For Your Next Career Step
Recently Unemployed
Get Support For Your Next Career Step
Facing a Job Loss? You’re Not Starting from Zero.
Guidance, training, and support to help you regain your footing and rebuild your career with confidence.
It’s normal to feel uncertain after a job ends. MassHire Downtown Boston can help you regroup, explore new options, and rebuild a path that fits your goals and strengths. Here's how we can support you.
Explore Your Strengths
Start with a 1:1 session with a career coach to assess your interests, transferable skills, and goals. You’ll identify opportunities that align with your experience and values.
Explore Training & Reskilling Options
Access subsidized training, certifications, and adult education programs (ESOL, GED, digital literacy). We’ll help you find the right match to increase your employability.
Job Search Strategy & Tools
Get help with a polished resume, cover letters, interview prep, and effective job search tactics. You’ll also be connected to employer networks, job fairs, and targeted leads.
Connect with Employers
Join networking events, job fairs, and virtual workshops where you can meet hiring managers and learn about local opportunities.
RESEA Program
Did you receive a letter telling you to participate in the RESEA program? You are in the right place! The Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is designed to empower and prepare Job seekers for their next employment opportunity.
Helpful Tools & Resources
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) – Housing Services
HUD-approved housing counseling offers reverse mortgages, homebuyer education, foreclosure resources, and personalized support for long-term stability.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Benefits Counseling (Work without Limits)
Guidance on how work earnings affect SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, Healthcare
Benefits.GOV
Formerly a standalone site, now integrated into USA.gov, offering tools to find and apply for over 1,000 federal and state benefits.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, General Assistance
Career Center Seminar ASL Interpretation
CCS Video Presentation with American Sign Language Interpreter.
Job Search, RESEA, Unemployment
Department of Unemployment Assistance | MA
Manage unemployment claims, file weekly certifications, and access resources through the MyMassGov portal.
Career Change, Financial Education & Assistance, General Assistance
Make an appointment at the Boston Re-Employment Center (DUA Office)
The Department of Unemployment Assistance serves Massachusetts workers who are unemployed and looking for a job.
RESEA, Unemployment
Map of One-Stop Centers in the US
Locate nearly 2,300 American Job Centers nationwide for job search, training, and career support.
Career Change, Coaching, Education
Map of RESEA steps
Partnering with Unemployment for Your Employment Journey.
General Assistance, RESEA
Request your unemployment benefits 1099-G (IRS form)
The 1099-G is an IRS form that shows the total unemployment benefits you received and any taxes withheld during the previous calendar year.
Financial Education & Assistance, Unemployment
Resume Template – English
Clear and professional resume template, designed to highlight academic background and work experience.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Template – French
Modèle de CV clair et professionnel, conçu pour mettre en valeur la formation académique et l’expérience professionnelle.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Template – Haitian Creole
Modèl rezime klè ak pwofesyonèl, fèt pou mete fòmasyon ak eksperyans ou an valè.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Template – Spanish
Plantilla de currículum clara y profesional, diseñada para resaltar formación académica y experiencia laboral.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Worksheet – English
Comprehensive worksheet to document your qualifications, work history, education, certifications, and other professional activities.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Worksheet – Haitian Creole
Fèy travay konplè pou dokimante kalifikasyon ou, istwa travay, edikasyon, sètifikasyon, ak lòt aktivite pwofesyonèl ou.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help
Resume Worksheet – Spanish
Hoja de trabajo completa para registrar tus calificaciones, historial laboral, educación, certificaciones y otras actividades profesionales.
Job Search, RESEA, Resume Help