Interviewing Fundamentals
2019-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Is your resume getting your foot in the door but you’re not advancing beyond the interview? Come and learn the best practices of a successful in-person job interview! We will discuss research, CAR Statements, post-interview follow-up and the importance of non-work related activities. We will also explore how best to navigate an interview’s behavioral and traditional questions.

Unemployment Representative Onsite
2019-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-04-30 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-05-01 10:00 - 13:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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

JobQuest: Completing Your Profile
2019-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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!

Department of Transitional Assistance Onsite
2019-05-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Chelsea Career Center, 4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
A representative from the Department of Transitional Assistance will be onsite to answer questions about programs.

Interviewing Fundamentals
2019-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Is your resume getting a foot in the door but the interview isn’t leading to a job? This workshop will prepare you with the best practices of interviewing. Come and learn the Dos and Don’ts, how to answer the tough questions and how to navigate different types of interviews – behavioral, traditional the most common questions. We will also discuss post interview follow-up to help you get to that next step.

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-05-01 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-02 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-05-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

LinkedIn Basics
2019-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
“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.

15-Minute Resume Critiques
2019-05-02 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-05-07 10:00 - 13:30, 2019-05-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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.

The Modern Job Search
2019-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Are you wondering where to begin your job search? Let’s delve into its touchpoints: Self Assessment, Labor Market Research, Interviewing, Developing and Implementing a Plan, Salary Negotiations as well as navigating the Job Offer itself. We will discuss examples of each key element. Also covered – how to stay organized, focused and positive during your job search.

Career Development Options
2019-05-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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.

What's Age Got To Do With It?
2019-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
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!

Entrepreneurial Think Tank
2019-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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 Letters
2019-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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.

Google Docs Vs. Word
2019-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Word vs. Google Docs – the internet’s all-new question for the ages! Which should you use? Why? Join us as we compare and contrast each environment. Learn how to create and edit MS Word documents stored on the Google Drive. Leave with an informed decision on which of these mighty platforms will serve your job search best.

JobQuest: Completing Your Profile
2019-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States

Labor Market Information
2019-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Career Development Options
2019-05-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States

LMI: Outlook of Your Job
2019-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, 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. 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.

Understanding Social Security
2019-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn about the common mistakes people make when signing up for Social Security. New legislation has changed the rules and knowing how this affects you can help you avoid costly mistakes. Hear about the new claiming rules for married couples, divorcing individuals and minor children.

Understanding Retirement Benefits
2019-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Cambridge Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
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!

Tailor & Format Your Resume
2019-05-07 14:30 - 16:00 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Learn how a professional resume should look. In this session, you will learn the formatting skills needed to get your resume through the Applicant Tracking Systems and into the hands of your target employer.

Encore SkillSmart
2019-05-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Woburn Career Center, 100 Trade Center, Suite G100, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
Come learn how to build your profile and apply for jobs in SkillSmart – the preferred site for the Encore Boston Harbor. Understand how adding more skills and an uploaded resume will enable you to match for the right positions.

Career Development Options
2019-05-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Chelsea Career Center, 4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
