MassHire Metro North Career Center

Resume Basics - In Person
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join this in person workshop to learn the basics of resumes. What are the types? Dos and don’ts, how long they should be and how far back in time to go.
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Categorizing Job Search Websites
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30
Job boards, aggregators, industry-specific pages… you come across a lot of different types of websites in your job search and sometimes it’s hard to keep track. We will categorize these websites and help you understand how to use them to your advantage. We’ll also talk about some strategies to stay organized with your online job search.
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Adv. Computer Skills 2 - In Person
2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00
Personal computer skills are amazing to have. Learn how to apply your personal computer skills in order to adapt to organizational and business computer useage. Tackle using two monitors and learning keyboard shortcuts. Get an overview of the most popular Microsoft 365 apps for business use. Even learn email etiquette and how to add a custom signature to every email you send.
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Letter of Interest - Virtual
2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join MassHire as we learn some tools for conducting a targeted job search. This is a proactive way to find future employers and get noticed by the companies on your preferred list. We learn how to research companies and craft a letter of interest to for outreach. See you online!
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Cover Letters - Virtual
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about the different types of cover letters. We’ll look into the mechanics of what makes an effective cover letter. You will learn how to effectively present your experience and skills.
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Microsoft Word - In Person
2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 13:00 - 15:00
Microsoft Word is a great tool for creating and editing text documents. In this workshop, start from scratch and learn Word beginning with the basics. Develop the skills necessary to feel comfortable opening Word, starting a document, editing, saving your file, and even printing and sharing your document.
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Google Overview - Virtual
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
Google is an extremely popular computer software program, but it can also be extremely overwhelming with all the apps and services they have to offer. In this workshop, we will go over the Google apps in brief detail so that you will be comfortable identifying their purpose and how you can use the apps to your benefit.
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Salary Research - In Person
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
When it comes to salary negotiation, research is pivotal. But what sources do you use? Which do you trust? Join us in the computer lab for a hands-on tour of three free and powerful websites which, together, will help you determine your salary negotiation strategy.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - In Person
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Microsoft PowerPoint is a great tool for putting together impressive presentations. In this workshop, start from scratch and learn PowerPoint beginning with the basics. Develop the skills necessary to feel comfortable opening PowerPoint, starting a slideshow, editing, saving your file, and even printing, sharing, and presenting your document.
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Accomplishment Statement-In Person
2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:30
You have experience but what’s the right experience? How do you convey applicable experience on your resume, cover letter and during the job interview? Join us as we examine a powerful tool of job search: The Accomplishment Statement!
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LinkedIn Basics - In Person
2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:30
Come learn how to search for positions on LinkedIn. You’ll see how to use filters, who you know at specific companies and create search alerts based on your parameters. Bring your questions – we’ve got answers.
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Elevator Pitches - Virtual
2026-05-29 10:00 - 11:00
This is a live laboratory for building your elevator pitches. You’ll learn the fundamentals of what goes into a pitch and then have time to craft one. The class will review and provide feedback on as many pitches as time permits.
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Phone & Virtual Interviews - Virtual
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00
We’ll cover phone screens, one-way interviewing, and virtual interviews. How to set up your space and prepare for being on the screen and what to avoid.
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Google Docs - Virtual
2026-06-01 13:00 - 15:00
Google Docs is an efficient tool for creating word documents. In this workshop, become familiar with Docs starting from the very beginning. Learn to create a document, edit, and share. Leave feeling like you can successfully create and use a Google Doc.
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Interviewing - In Person
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:30
What makes a good job interview? Join MassHire in person as we discuss the mechanics behind that question! Let’s discuss Interview Questions to prepare for, questions to ask, questions you should not ask, and signs the interview went well. Through lively discussion, exercises, and video clips, we’ll examine the interview together to get you to the next round!
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AI Tools For Job Search - In Person
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00
Artificial intelligence tools can streamline the job hunt by optimizing resumes, tailoring cover letters and preparing for interviews. Learn practical strategies to navigate the modern hiring landscape.
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Soft Skills - Virtual
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00
Soft skills have always been important – now more than ever. Attend this session to learn the difference between hard and soft skills, why soft skills matter, identifying and improving needed soft skills for your industry.
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Branding Yourself - Virtual
2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:00
Do you need a personal brand? For today’s job search, you do! Attending this online webinar to learn what a brand is and why you need it. How to curate your social media to reflect your brand.
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Basic Computer Skills 1 - In Person
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
Are you new to the world of computers? Do you want to feel more comfortable using technology? This is the course for you! Learn the very basics about computers starting with the terminology. Practice navigating a desktop, browsing the internet, and even get an introduction to creating and saving documents using some of the most popular Microsoft Windows 11 applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Finding the Hidden Jobs - Virtual
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00
Some jobs are hidden below the surface and others you really have to dig for!
Join us online as we look at ways to uncover this hidden job market – those jobs that aren’t publicized or are but discreetly.
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Late Career Strategies - Virtual
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:00
Is there ageism out there? There is. This workshop will help you fight it and level the battlefield. Let’s review hot to develop a job search that reflects ability, not age!
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Basic Computer Skills 2 - In Person
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
Having general knowledge about computers is a great start! In this class, enhance your skills by diving deeper into computer knowledge. Get more familiar with the keyboard, learn to print, and develop a better understanding of that mess of cords that flows out of the back of your computer. Most importantly, learn to protect yourself with computer safety.
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Salary Negotiation - In Person
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30
How do you answer the salary question? What if their offer is just too low? Join us for an inperson workshop on strategizing that salary discussion. Together, we’ll cover Accomplishment Statements, Deflection Statements, Job Offer Analysis and more!
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Microsoft Excel - In Person
2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00
Microsoft Excel is a great tool for collecting, managing, and organizing data. In this workshop, start from scratch and learn Excel beginning with the basics. Develop the skills necessary to feel comfortable opening Excel, starting a workbook, editing, saving your file, and even learn some basic functions to get you started.
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Building Resilience - Virtual
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00
Getting laid off is a blow to the system. How do we get back up and move forward? We’ll do some exercises, reflection, and reframing to assess what happened and how to pick up the pieces. Join MassHire Metro North online to learn about the different types of resilience and ways to build each of them.
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Share, Collaborate in Google Docs
2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00
Need to know how to share files with others using Google Docs? Please join this live demonstration and learn about real time sharing, comments, version history and collaborating with others.
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