LMI: Outlook of Your Job Search
2019-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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.

Working with Recruiters
2019-07-24 10:00 - 11:30
Curious about what it’s like to work with a recruiter as part of your job search? Come learn about the good, bad and ugly of working with recruiters. Understand how they operate to get the most effective results in your job search. (1.5 Hours)

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-07-24 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-07-25 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-07-30 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-07-31 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-08-01 10:00 - 13:30
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.
(15 Minutes) By appointment.

Excel Pivot Tables ($49)
2019-07-24 14:00 - 16:00
Learn to create pivot tables and analyze your data with slicers and pivot charts. Come master the power of this Excel tool. Recommended pre-requisite: Excel I & II or Proficiency in formulas, Data Tables, Sorting and Filtering. (2 hours) $49

Unemployment Representative on site
2019-07-25 08:30 - 15:30
A representative from the Department of Unemployment Assistance will be on site to answer customers’ questions about their claims.

MRC Information Session
2019-07-25 11:00 - 12:00
Come learn about the services available through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. The MRC is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities return to employment.

Resume/Cover Letter Fundamentals
2019-07-25 13:00 - 15:00
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. (2 Hours)

Career Development Options
2019-07-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2019-08-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2019-08-09 11:00 - 12:30
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. (1.5 Hours)

Career Exploration
2019-07-26 11:00 - 13:00
Not sure what direction to take on career options? What’s your preferred work environment? In this in-depth session, we will explore how values, self-assessment and research fuel your career search. Note that this session is not designed to tell you what job to pursue but which types of careers would resonate with your values, personality and skills based on your in-class participation of a self-directed search. (2 hours)

LinkedIn Basics
2019-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
“What is LinkedIn?” “How can it help me in my job search?” “I signed up long ago but haven’t looked at it in ages.” Sound familiar? We can help! Learn why LinkedIn is pivotal to your job search. Gain the attributes of a stronger LinkedIn profile. Master the skills of navigation needed for networking, interview prep, and researching your target industries and organizations. We’ll also talk about how the core competencies of your resume can be pulled directly from your LinkedIn account. Come with your questions, leave with confidence. (2 hours)

Interview Drills
2019-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
In Interviewing Fundamentals 1.0, you learned the dos and don’ts of the job interview. Now, put those skills to work in this small group, big impact session! What’s a good interview? What’s a poor interview? What are the signs that an interview went well? Through video clips, mock interviews, and in-class feedback, we will examine what it takes to be successful in your next job interview! (2 Hours)
Please Note: all participants will be expected to engage in mock interviews in front of the class.
Pre-requisite: Attendees have taken the Interviewing Fundamentals workshop

Cosi Restaurant Recruitment
2019-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
New Restaurant opening at the Burlington Mall!
Meet with recruiters for an on the spot interview!
Full and part time opportunities.
All positions start at $16-$20 depending on experience.
Call 781-932-5546 or email jwhitmore@mhmncc.com to register

Microsoft Word 3 ($79)
2019-08-01 09:00 - 12:30
Word III – 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 (3.5 hours) $79

Learning to Network
2019-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
Most jobs are found through networking (as high as 90%). Learn how to create an elevator pitch, get the most out of networking meetings and master the steps of how to conduct a successful informational interview. Discover the best ways to grow your network and how to use it for a smart job search. Come with your ideas and be prepared to share! (2 Hours)

Twitter
2019-08-01 14:00 - 15:30
Learn the beauty behind the social media trend. We will examine Twitter as a networking tool, one with the powerful potential to enhance your job search. Learn the whys and hows of tweeting, when to retweet, follow and share all in the name of finding your next position. (1.5 hour)

Microsoft Outlook 1 ($59)
2019-08-02 10:00 - 13:30
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

What's Age Got To Do With It?
2019-08-02 11:00 - 13:00
Learn how to respond to age-related interview questions and why experience is an advantage in your job search. Topics include discrimination laws, résumé tips and general strategies. How do you tackle the label “overqualified” and demonstrate your professional attributes as a candidate? Sign up and find out!
(2 Hours)

Resume/Cover Letter Fundamentals
2019-08-06 10:00 - 12:30
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. (2.5 Hours)

15-Minute Resume Critique
2019-08-06 10:15 - 13:30, 2019-08-07 10:15 - 13:30, 2019-08-08 10:15 - 13:30
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. By Appointment
Please bring your most recent résumé. (15 Minutes)

Conveying Your Skills
2019-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
If the job search is your recipe, this workshop is the secret ingredient! We will identify and write out transferable skills that can be used for resumes, cover letters, networking and job interviews. We will then discuss body language and how verbiage changes from the resume to the interview. Finally, attendees will deliver their C-A-R and S-T-A-R Statements during class, taking advantage of in-class feedback. Through mastery of these components, participants will learn how to apply their accomplishments to a smart job search. Please Note: all participants will be expected to stand and deliver accomplishment statements in front of the class.

MRC Info Session
2019-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
