The 50+ Job Seekers Group meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon.
Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.
- January 15: Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")
- February 5: Mastermind ("Your Age Is Your Edge")
- February 19: Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")
- March 5: LinkedIn ("Professional Connecting")
- March 19: Resumes ("A Pocketful of STARS")
- April 2: Using AI ("Your Job Search Co-Pilot")
- April 16: Cover Letters ("Are They Necessary?")
- May 7: Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")
- May 21: Interview Strategies
- June 4: Second Act Careers ("Thinking Outside The Box")
- June 18: Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan")
The series is hosted by Tewksbury Library in partnership with libraries across Massachusetts.
This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.