This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities. ***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.  

This webinar will teach you how to use the Software "Winway Resume"  which is available in the Resource Center at MassHire Holyoke.

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.

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.  

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!

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 an interview.  

This webinar will discuss suggestions, advice, and information for older job seekers. It will discuss examples of what to include in a job search plan, including terminology, the assets older workers provide employers, resume and cover letter descriptions, as well as how to develop networking strategies and interview preparation

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.

This webinar will discuss various training grant opportunities, funding and eligibility possibilities. ***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.  

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.

Learn how the easy-to-use tools found on TORQ Works can generate suggestions for new career pathways based on how your skills and experience apply to today’s job market and break free from the trappings of “career tunnel vision” when choosing your next career. 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, gain valuable insights into industry trends and job outlooks, cure your writer’s block in preparing resumes, cover letters and job interviews by accessing professional language to describe your […]

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.  

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 an interview.  

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!