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.

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

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