50+ Job Seeker & Networking Massachusetts

Monday March 24th: 50+ Job Seekers Information Session and "Go Ahead and Ask Us"
2025-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Our new 50+ Job Seekers Information Session is a great way to become familiar with 50+ Job Seekers and what we do. Join our Program Manager Eric Elmendorf for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask Eric anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment. Presented on Zoom, sign up here!

Monday March 24th: Resume Essentials (In person)
2025-03-24 14:15 - 15:45
Join presenter George Armstrong for the basics… getting started on your resume using proper formatting and keywords. Join us at the Bellingham Council on Aging/Senior Center, 40 Blackstone Street in Bellingham, for a Master Class in the how-to’s getting a great resume together. 2:15-3:45. Call the Bellingham Senior Center at 508-966-0398 to register.

Tuesday March 25th: Creative Ways to Navigate Work and Life Transitions (Online)
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:30
Join our Distinguished Speaker Dr. Miriam Diamond in exploring your own creativity and options for making transitions in your life. Presented on Zoom. Register here.

Tuesday March 25th: Creative Ways to Navigate Work and Life Transitions (Online)
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:30
Our lives are always changing, whether we intentionally pursue new pathways or they emerge from causes beyond our control. Jobs, relationships, health, income and other transitions affect our careers and personal experiences. How can we cope with shifts, upheavals, unknowns, and the unexpected? Join our Distinguished Speaker Dr. Miriam Diamond to develop insights and tools to ride the currents that come your way. Presented on Zoom. Register here.

Leveraging Transferable Skills to Make a Major Career Change (Online)
2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00
Are you an experienced professional looking to make a career move or re-enter the workforce? Do you feel stuck and not sure where to turn? This engaging one-hour session will help you identify your valuable skills and strengths—many of which are highly transferable across industries. These key insights can guide you to a fulfilling position that truly fits you. You will learn how to identify your strengths and align your job search with roles that match your natural talents. Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, a more fulfilling role, or a new challenge, this session will provide clarity and direction for your next career step to a role where you can thrive. Myra will take you through the action steps you’ll need to take to be successful. Presented on Zoom — register here.

Thursday, March 27th: Leveraging Transferable Skills to Make a Major Career Change (Online)
2025-03-27 11:00 - 12:00

Monday March 31st: LinkedIn Workshop (In person)
2025-03-31 14:00 - 15:30
Join 50+ Job Seekers presenter Melody Beach for a Masterclass in tuning up your profile and Job Searching on LinkedIn. Bring your resume, laptop and your LinkedIn logon information. (If you don’t have a laptop, MassHire Springfield will provide you with a computer to use.) The workshop will take place at MassHire Springfield Career Center, 95 Liberty Street Springfield 01104. Computers will be provided by the Career Center, or bring your own. Register by calling the MassHire Springfield Career Center at 413-858-2800.

Tuesday, April 1st: Interviewing & STARR Stories (online)
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:30
What is S.T.A.R.R.? It’s not about Ringo… it’s Situation, Task, Action, Result and Reflection. It’s a proven interviewing technique that really helps! Learn more about it in this informative presentation. Sign up here!

Interviewing & STARR Stories (online)
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:30

Wednesday April 2nd: Resume Essentials (in person)
2025-04-02 13:30 - 15:30
98% of job seekers are doing their resume WRONG. Should it be general or specific? Should I use bullet points/paragraphs? How do I handle gaps in employment? All these questions and more will be answered in this in person workshop! This program will take place at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street in Worcester from 1:30-3:30. Register for the program by calling the Senior Center at 508-799-1232.

Resume Essentials (in person)
2025-04-02 13:30 - 15:30

Wednesday April 9th: 50+ Job Seekers Information Session and “Go Ahead and Ask” (online)
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00
Our new 50+ Job Seekers Information Session is a great way to become familiar with 50+ Job Seekers and what we do. Join our Program Manager Eric Elmendorf for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask Eric anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment. Presented on Zoom – sign up here!

Monday April 14th: Networking Workshop (online)
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30
It’s a free-wheeling discussion on networking with 50+ Job Seekers experienced career coaches George Armstrong and Melody Beach! Sign up!

Networking Workshop (online)
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30

Tuesday April 15th: Career Reinvention (online)
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:30
There’s a lot of options out there for job seekers. Career Reinvention includes what happens inside you; how you think and behave. So what could your next career look like? Explore your own self with the help of our experienced Career Coach Melody Beach. On Zoom — Sign Up Here!

Wednesday April 16th: Career Reinvention (in person)
2025-04-16 13:30 - 15:30
There’s a lot of options out there for job seekers. Career Reinvention includes what happens inside you; how you think and behave. So what could your next career look like? Explore your own self with the help of our experienced Career Coach melody Beach. This program will take place at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street in Worcester from 1:30-3:30. Register for the program by calling the Senior Center at 508-799-1232.

Monday April 21st: Practice Interviewing (online)
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Sign up to sharpen your interviewing skills with 50+ Job Seekers experienced Career Coaches Melody Beach and George Armstrong. Sign up on Zoom!

Wednesday, April 23rd: Conquering the Robot: Resumes for the Digital Hiring Age (Online)
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:30
Modern resumes face two key audiences: people and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). An ATS screen resumes and determines whether they’ll reach human eyes, making ATS-compatible resumes essential for getting noticed. Join our Distinguished Speaker and independent facilitator, writer, and career counselor Fern Selesnick for an encore of this 50+ Job Seekers Special Event and get resume strategies that beat the bot and captivate employers. Click here to register on Zoom.

Thursday April 24th: 50+ Job Seekers Information Session and “Go Ahead and Ask” (online)
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Our new 50+ Job Seekers Information Session is a great way to become familiar with 50+ Job Seekers and what we do. Join our Program Manager Eric Elmendorf for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask Eric anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment. 1:00-2PM, and presented on Zoom: You can register here!

Monday April 28th: Closing and Negotiating (In person)
2025-04-28 14:15 - 15:45
There can be more than just getting the job. What about the salary and benefits. Are such items as flexible hours, vacation time, working from home subsidized education negotiable? Join our presenter George Armstrong at the Bellingham Council on Aging/Senior Center, 40 Blackstone Street in Bellingham, for a Master Class in the how-to’s of closing the deal. Call the Bellingham Senior Center at 508-966-0398 to register.

Tuesday April 29th: Easy Steps to Enhance Well-Being and Resilience During Your Job Hunt (online)
2025-04-29 11:00 - 12:00
Nurturing yourself during the job search can decrease stress levels, increase energy and optimism around the process, plus help you project a calmer and more empowered persona. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to learn easy *free* techniques to relieve pressure and generate a more hopeful attitude about yourself and the future. Presented on Zoom. Sign up here!

Tuesday May 6th: The ABC's of Career Planning (online)
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
Think planning your career is simple? Can a willy-nilly method work? Join our Career Counselor George Armstrong for a Master class that’s as simple as A – B – C! Presented on Zoom – Sign Up Here!

Monday May 12th: Networking Workshop (online)
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30
Networking Workshop is a informal session among participates on networking – the do’s and don’ts and getting conversations started with 50+ Job Seekers experienced career coaches George Armstrong and Melody Beach. Presented on Zoom – Sign Up Here!

Monday May 12th: The ABC's of Career Planning (in person)
2025-05-12 14:15 - 15:30
It’s not as simple as ABC but having a plan and backup plans are important… along with just having a plan. Join our presenter George Armstrong at the Bellingham Council on Aging/Senior Center, 40 Blackstone Street in Bellingham, for a Master Class in planning your new career. Call the Bellingham Senior Center at 508-966-0398 to register. Walk-ins are welcome!

Tuesday May 13th: Ready to Move On: Forgiveness and Healing for Jobseekers (online)
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:30
You’re looking for work. It’s not unusual to experience some lingering resentment or hurt regarding former co-workers, managers, leaders – even friends and family who just don’t understand your situation. These emotions can hinder applicants from presenting themselves in the best light. In this workshop, we will explore steps you can take to let go of difficult feelings and move toward your destiny feeling lighter and less encumbered. Presented on Zoom – Sign Up Here!

Wednesday May 14th: 50+ Job Seekers Information Session and “Go Ahead and Ask” - Online
2025-05-14 10:30 - 11:30
Our new 50+ Job Seekers Information Session is a great way to become familiar with 50+ Job Seekers and what we do. Join our Program Manager Eric Elmendorf for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask Eric anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment. On Zoom, Sign Up Here!

Wednesday May 14th: 50+ Job Seekers Information Session and “Go Ahead and Ask”
2025-05-14 13:30 - 14:30
Our new 50+ Job Seekers Information Session is a great way to become familiar with 50+ Job Seekers and what we do. Join our Program Manager Eric Elmendorf for a quick tour of our program, our coming events, and our website. After a quick presentation, you can ask Eric anything about job seeking and best practices to find meaningful employment. Call the Pleasantview Senior Center, 328 North Main Street East Longmeadow to register for this event at 413-525-5436.
