Workshops
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Networking to Your Next Job
Networking to Your Next Job
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Networking is an important and often unused job search tool to access the “hidden job market.” This webinar provides suggestions for creating a successful networking plan, as well as providing a description of the “Information Interview” process.
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The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate
The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Are you considering a career change either to earn more money, for greater personal fulfillment, more flexibility or simply to try something new? It is all too easy to get "career pathway tunnel vision" and feel stuck in one particular occupation. This webinar will help participants assess their priorities, needs and interests in choosing a new career pathway, as well as identifying where they can apply their transferable skills and experience to new opportunities, and how they can pursue training opportunities to fill any skills gaps.
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Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
Training Grant Opportunities (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities in Hampden County. ***Note: Attending this webinar is a prerequisite first step in order to pursue grant funding through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to pay for the cost of certain training programs.
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Interviewing Skills
Interviewing Skills
Interviewing Skills (Remote using Zoom): During this interactive webinar you will know the steps to prepare for a successful virtual or in-person interview, draft a Personal Commercial, and practice questions and answers to enable you to relate your skills and accomplishments in ways to show how you can help the employer. The concept of “Information Interviews” and salary negotiations will also be discussed.
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ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!
Discover how ChatGPT can turbocharge your job search! Join our workshop, ‘ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!’ and learn expert strategies to optimize resumes, target job searches, ace interviews, and negotiate salaries. Regardless of where you are in the job search process, this workshop will revolutionize your approach to landing your dream job. Don’t miss out — secure your spot now and accelerate your career with ChatGPT!
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Computer and Internet Basics
Computer and Internet Basics
To begin this in-person computer skills workshop, participants will receive a free, 6-month learner membership to Northstar Digital Literacy’s online learning platform. Through Northstar’s interactive, online curriculum, workshop participants will learn and practice essential skills needed for a successful job search, as well as strategies for managing one's online presence to support career success. Starting with Northstar’s Career Search Skills curriculum, participants will cover foundational job seeker topics such as using email, conducting online job searches, creating strong resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Learners will also explore career search strategies, networking techniques, [...]
Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume (in-person): In this resume workshop you will find out what gets a resume noticed and placed at the top of the “Yes” pile. We will go over some best practices, as well as many common Do’s and Don’ts in order to make a positive impression on employers. This workshop is good for people who need to improve their existing resume, are in the beginning stages of creating one, or for those who are just not quite sure why they are not getting interviews.
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Outsmart the Resume Robots (Remote using Zoom)
Outsmart the Resume Robots (Remote using Zoom)
Outsmart the Resume Robots (Remote using Zoom): In this webinar you will learn what Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are and what happens after an applicant applies for a job online through an ATS Platform. We will teach you how to create a resume that will get you noticed through these systems and how to maximize your chances of getting a response from employers throughout the online job application process. We will also discuss how the ATS benefits employers, and apply that knowledge to the online application process in order to maximize your chances of getting [...]
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Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools
Job Search Tips and Tools (Remote using Zoom): This webinar will go over the tools and strategies to ensure an efficient and successful job search. Topics include career exploration, labor market investigation (LMI), where to find job openings, how to leverage your social media accounts, and how to develop the skills you need to land the job that is right for you. We will also discuss how MassHire Career Centers can support you along the way!
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The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar
The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar
The Curious Candidate-A Career Exploration Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Are you considering a career change either to earn more money, for greater personal fulfillment, more flexibility or simply to try something new? It is all too easy to get "career pathway tunnel vision" and feel stuck in one particular occupation. This webinar will help participants assess their priorities, needs and interests in choosing a new career pathway, as well as identifying where they can apply their transferable skills and experience to new opportunities, and how they can pursue training opportunities to fill any skills gaps.
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Using Gmail & Google Docs
Using Gmail & Google Docs
To begin this in-person computer skills workshop, participants will receive a free, 6-month learner membership to Northstar Digital Literacy’s online learning platform. Through Northstar’s interactive online curriculum, this workshop will cover two key areas: using email (Gmail) and working with Google Docs word processing software. Participants will learn to create a professional email account, practice email etiquette, manage inboxes, and recognize phishing scams. They will also learn how to navigate Google Docs word processing software to create and format documents, collaborate with others, and share files effectively. By the end of the workshop, participants will [...]
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Interviewing Skills Webinar
Interviewing Skills Webinar
Interviewing Skills (Remote using Zoom): During this interactive webinar you will know the steps to prepare for a successful virtual or in-person interview, draft a Personal Commercial, and practice questions and answers to enable you to relate your skills and accomplishments in ways to show how you can help the employer. The concept of “Information Interviews” and salary negotiations will also be discussed.
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ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search
ONET Secret Weapon for Your Job Search (Remote using Zoom): Discover the vast wealth of labor market information found on O*NET Online and explore ways to leverage this information to expand your career exploration and gain valuable insights into industry trends and job outlooks. Cure your writer’s block in preparing resumes and cover letters by accessing professional language to describe your previous work experience. Prepare for job interviews by comparing your previously held occupations to your target occupations. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the full potential of what this secret weapon can do to [...]
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ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!
ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!: Discover how ChatGPT can turbocharge your job search! Join our workshop, ‘ChatGPT-Your Job Search Key!’ and learn expert strategies to optimize resumes, target job searches, ace interviews, and negotiate salaries. Regardless of where you are in the job search process, this workshop will revolutionize your approach to landing your dream job. Don’t miss out — secure your spot now and accelerate your career with ChatGPT!
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Learning Microsoft Office
Learning Microsoft Office
To begin this in-person computer skills workshop, participants will receive a free, 6-month learner membership to Northstar Digital Literacy’s online learning platform. Through Northstar’s interactive, online curriculum, workshop participants will learn and practice skills using three of the most commonly used workplace software tools: Microsoft Word word processor, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint slideshow presentation creator. Workshop participants will learn to create, edit, format, and save documents through the Microsoft Word curriculum. In the Microsoft Excel curriculum, they will practice entering and organizing data, using formulas, and creating charts. Then, through the PowerPoint curriculum, participants [...]
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Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume
Slay Your Resume (in-person): In this resume workshop you will find out what gets a resume noticed and placed at the top of the “Yes” pile. We will go over some best practices, as well as many common Do’s and Don’ts in order to make a positive impression on employers. This workshop is good for people who need to improve their existing resume, are in the beginning stages of creating one, or for those who are just not quite sure why they are not getting interviews.
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Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar
Networking to Your Next Job Webinar (Remote using Zoom): Networking is an important and often u [...]
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Job Search Strategies & Your Digital Identity
Job Search Strategies & Your Digital Identity
To begin this in-person computer skills workshop, participants will receive a free, 6-month lea [...]