MassHire Metro North Career Center

Unemployment Rep Onsite
2019-03-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
A representative from the Department of Unemployment will be onsite to answer questions customers have about their claim.

Jobquest: Completing Your Profile
2019-03-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-10 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s look under the hood of JobQuest, Massachusetts’ job search engine. What are the keys to connecting to employers? How can hiring managers and industry insiders find you? Join us and get back to work that much faster!

15-Minute Resume Critique
2019-03-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-03-28 14:30 - 15:30
A 15-minute critique of your résumé. We will determine an appropriate format, eliminate nonessential information, and recommend additions to help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring your most recent résumé. By appointment.

Resume/Cover Letters
2019-03-28 10:00 - 12:00
Learn the résumé styles used by professional résumé writers and how to get yours noticed. You’ll be given the tools to determine which style suits your job search best! We’ll look into the mechanics of what makes an effective cover letter. You will learn how to effectively present your experience and skills to tailor to a job description to help land that next interview.

Unemployment Rep Onsite
2019-03-29 09:00 - 16:00
A representative from the Department of Unemployment will be onsite to answer customers’ questions about their claim.

Salary Negotiation
2019-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
How do we successfully negotiate salary? How can we trade “me vs. them” for “mutually beneficial?” In this session you’ll find out! Topics include the Do’s and Don’ts of compensation, CAR Statements, ZOPA, anchoring bias, offer analysis, and deflection tactics. Master your delivery, fuse your experience with industry know-how and ensure mutual value between you and your target employer.

Encore SkillSmart Workshop
2019-03-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2019-04-01 10:00 - 11:30
Match Your Talents to the Right Job!
Join Us – Learn SkillSmart Encore’s preferred online hiring process! With 1000+ jobs to fill – match your skills, see where you best fit and learn how to apply.
Get hands on computer assistance to become familiar with Encore’s online application process, build a profile listing your work and life skills, explore career opportunities, upload a resume, see what positions are the best match for you.

Career Development Options
2019-04-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-04-08 13:30 - 15:00
Interested in getting one-on-one career counseling to help with your job search? Need grant funds for schooling or training? Come learn about your career path options and how we can help you in your job search. This information session explains in detail about the eligibility requirements for accessing these grant-funded services through WIOA.

LMI: Outlook of Your Job Search
2019-04-01 13:00 - 15:00
What’s the outlook of your job search? We’ll find out by investigating the seven points of the MA Unemployment Labor Market Research Worksheet. Learn to research target industries, organizations and positions. Review salary ranges and industry trends. Master self-assessment and the informational interview. Register today and learn how these keys serve as the working bedrock of a smart job search. (2 hours) For this workshop, please come prepared with at least one target industry and/or a target job title that you are considering on your job search.

Fuel Assistance
2019-04-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
Come receive help on accessing fuel assistance from ABCD’s Energy Programs. Listen to a short presentation about the program and then get one-on-one help to complete the application.

Word 1 ($59)
2019-04-02 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft Word. In this course you will learn how to create, edit, format, and add design elements to documents such as letters, memos, flyers.

Unemployment Representative Onsite
2019-04-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-09 09:00 - 16:00

Word 2 ($69)
2019-04-03 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to create and modify complex documents with the use of tabs and tables. Recommended pre-requisite: Word 1 ($69)

15-Minute Resume Critique
2019-04-03 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-04-04 14:30 - 15:30
A 15-minute critique of your résumé. We will determine an appropriate format, eliminate nonessential information, and recommend additions to help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring your most recent résumé.

Word 3 ($79)
2019-04-04 09:00 - 12:30
In this course you will be able to perform the most advanced functions, including Mail Merge, tracking changes and templates. Recommended pre-requisite: Word I $79

Outlook 1 ($59)
2019-04-05 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of the Microsoft Outlook interface. You will focus on the basics of email as well as managing multiple types of emails and your contacts (3.5 hours) $59

Entrepreneurial Think Tank
2019-04-05 10:00 - 12:00
Are you ready to run your own business? We’ll help you take the first step. Entrepreneurial Think Tank is a forum for budding entrepreneurs. We will discuss the basics of starting a small business. Is entrepreneurship right for you? Sign up and find out!

Resume/Cover Letter
2019-04-05 10:00 - 12:00

Understanding Retirement Benefits
2019-04-08 14:00 - 16:00
Are you considering retiring? Wondering when can I start collecting Social Security? Can I withdraw funds from my 401K? At what age must I start drawing down from my IRA? What’s defined benefit? You’ve got a lot of questions—get them answered and put your financial future in order!

PowerPoint 1 ($59)
2019-04-09 09:00 - 12:30
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn to create, design, and deliver presentations. $59

PowerPoint 2 ($69)
2019-04-10 09:00 - 12:30
This class is focused on creating audience-focused presentations while incorporating animation, transitions, and sound. (3.5 hours) $69 Recommended pre-requisite: PowerPoint 1
