Saturday, September 17, 2022

New September 2022 Workshops offered for those looking for work

New Registration Process for All Events Offered By 50+ Job Seekers!

If you registered with 50+ Job Seekers prior to August 22nd, you will automatically have a login for our website. All you need to do is go to https://50plusjobseekers.org/password-reset/ in order to set your password. Your user name will be this email address. If you have not previously completed the full registration form to create your profile, you will be asked to do so when you login.

Going forward, you will need to login to the website at https://50plusjobseekers.org/login/ to register for events. Once logged in, access the Master Calendar. Each event will have a booking button on it, and you can book as many events as you like. Immediately, you will receive confirmation of your bookings. A Zoom meeting link will then be emailed within 24 hours of the event to those who have registered.

Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com. If you have any trouble logging in, you may contact lynn@mcoaonline.com.

Mon, Sept 19^th, 10:00 – 11:30 am: Interview Practice with Ed Lawrence!

Ed Lawrence is the founder and principal of Getstarted LLC, through which he offers practical job-search advice, résumé-writing services, and assessments to help people gain meaningful employment or transition to a new career. Ed is a member of Professional Association of Resume Writers CPRW Certification Committee and is a group leader for 50+ Job Seekers in MA.

Ed Lawrence

For good or bad, first impressions matter. When interviewing you need to put your best foot forward, and that takes practice!

Do you have an interview coming up?

Do you know how to respond to behavioral questions?

Do you need suggestions on how to address gaps in employment?

Please join us for answers to your questions and learn how to respond to a variety of questions that may be presented to you during an interview!

Thurs, Sept 22^nd, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Introduction to Toastmasters

Savvy Seeker Series with Barry Regan!

Barry Regan

Barry Regan is a Distinguished Toastmaster and Operations Quality Manager at Waters Corporation. Barry credits Toastmasters for the communication and presentation skills he learned, which enabled him to advance at EMC/Dell and to make the transition to a manager role at Waters.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

Please join Barry Regan to hear all about the Toastmasters program!

Tues, Sept 27^th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Interactive Workshop with Melody Beach!

Melody Beach has more than 20 years as a Human Resources professional. In 2018, Melody founded Melody L. Beach Consulting Group, which provides human resources services to small- and medium-size companies and transitional coaching for individuals looking to make a change. Melody is a group leader for 50+ Job Seekers in MA.

Melody Beach

Are you currently employed…underemployed, unhappy with your current position or looking to pivot in a totally new career direction?

Are you unsure whether you should start or continue searching for a new job?

Are you trying to decide whether to accept a job offer or stay where you are?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us as Melody Beach guides you through the process of weighing all the factors, some you may not even have considered, to help you decide if this is the right time for a career change!

Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

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