MassHire South Shore Career Center

Resumes That Get Results
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesday 5/17 @ 10:00 a.m. – Resumes That Get Results. VIRTUAL.

Intro to Excel
2023-05-16 13:30 - 14:30
Tuesday 5/16 @ 1:30 p.m. – Intro to Excel
IN-PERSON. Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows you to store, organize and analyze information. Excel is great for keeping a budget, tracking information, creating an invoice, and lots of other uses. If you want to work in an office setting, you must know Excel. Join us for a fun, interactive session and boost your digital skills.

Pathways to Training
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday 5/16 @ 10:00 a.m. – Pathways to Training
Do you need training to find employment? Funds are available to pay for training by an approved training provider, if you are eligible. We’ll also discuss the Training Opportunities Program (commonly called Section 30), which allows unemployment compensation to continue while you’re enrolled in training. We’ll talk about types of training available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Managing Gaps in Employment
2023-05-15 13:30 - 14:30
Monday 5/15 @ 1:30 p.m. – Managing Gaps in Employment VIRTUAL

Cover Letters, Emails & Other Communications
2023-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday 5/11 @ 10:00 a.m. – Cover Letters, Emails & Other Communications. IN-PERSON

Resumes That Get Results
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 5/10 @ 10:00 a.m. – Resumes That Get Results. IN-PERSON

Understanding the Labor Market (LMI)
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday 5/9 @ 10:00 a.m. – Understanding the Labor Market (LMI) VIRTUAL

Mock Interviews
2023-05-08 13:30 - 14:30
Monday 5/8 @ 1:30 p.m. – Mock Interviews IN-PERSON

BOUNCE!
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-11
Monday 5/8 – Thursday 5/11 – BOUNCE!
BOUNCE is a unique program developed in Australia that has helped jobseekers since 2006. BOUNCE helps you develop a positive wellbeing, reduce the employment barriers you face, and feel more hopeful about your journey to employment. To attend BOUNCE, you must first attend a BOUNCE Information Session – register on JobQuest.

BOUNCE Info Session
2023-05-05 13:30 - 14:30
Friday 5/5 @ 1:30 p.m. – BOUNCE Info Session VIRTUAL

Jump-Start Your Job Search
2023-05-04 13:30 - 14:30
Thursday 5/4 @ 1:30 p.m. – Jump-Start Your Job Search. VIRTUAL. See above description.

Intro to Computers
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday 5/4 @ 10:00 a.m. – Intro to Computers
IN-PERSON. Learn how to use basic functions of a computer. Learn how to navigate Windows; how to use a mouse; how to navigate the Internet; how to complete documents on line (like Adobe fillable PDFs); how to attach a file; how to apply for jobs online. We’ll focus on Microsoft Office, which most employers use. Time permitting, we’ll learn how to create a basic document in Word; how to prepare a resume; and how to use formatting. We’ll also cover the basics of Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Bring your laptops, or use one of our PCs.

Networking Fearlessly!
2023-05-03 13:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 5/3 @ 1:30 p.m. – Networking Fearlessly! VIRTUAL

LinkedIn for Job Searches
2023-05-03 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 5/3 @ 10:00 a.m. – LinkedIn for Job Searches.
VIRTUAL. Social media should play a big role in your networking and job-hunting strategy. Learn how to set up – and revise when needed – a LinkedIn profile; how to use LinkedIn to grow your network; and how to connect with people you don’t know.

Cover Letters, Emails & Other Communications
2023-05-02 13:30 - 14:30
Tuesday 5/2 @ 1:30 p.m. – Cover Letters, Emails & Other Communications. VIRTUAL

Resumes That Get Results
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday 5/2 @ 10:00 a.m. – Resumes That Get Results. VIRTUAL

Nailing the Interview
2023-05-01 13:30 - 14:30
Monday 5/1 @ 1:30 p.m. – Nailing the Interview
VIRTUAL. Be prepared for all kinds of interviewing – phone, video, and in-person. Be prepared for frequently asked interview questions. Learn how to deal with behavioral interviewing questions; illegal questions; and what to do if the manager is a bad interviewer. Know what questions YOU should ask.

Help! My Job Search is Stuck
2023-04-28 13:30 - 14:30
Friday 4/28 @ 1:30 p.m. – Help! My Job Search is Stuck
Do you feel your job search is stalled? Or that you’re spinning your wheels? We’ll discuss why you may be stuck and what strategies you can take to get back on track. We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A.

JumpStart Your Job Search
2023-04-27 13:30 - 14:30
Thursday 4/27 @ 1:30 p.m. – JumpStart Your Job Search IN-PERSON

Mock Interviews
2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday 4/27 @10:00 a.m. – Mock Interviews
IN-PERSON. As with every skill, the more you do it, the better you’ll be at it. This is your chance to practice your interview skills. You’ll learn what you do well in interviewers and where you may need to improve. You’ll also practice video interviews. Instead of memorizing answers, learn how to use bullet points to sound more authentic and land the job!

Protecting Yourself From Virtual Scams
2023-04-26 13:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 4/26 @ 1:30 p.m. – Protecting Yourself From Virtual Scams
VIRTUAL. Everything is online now – job-hunting, banking, shopping. We’ll share tips to help you protect yourself from online scams. Learn what “phishing” is and how to recognize it. Learn how to identify legitimate job offers as opposed to hiring scams.

Salary Negotiations
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 4/26 @ 10:00 a.m. – Salary Negotiations
VIRTUAL. Learn how to answer one of the toughest interview questions: “What are your salary expectations?” Know when to bring up the salary you want and how to research your value in the job market. Explore ways to learn what an appropriate salary range is and what the employer wants to pay. Learn when you need to compromise on salary… and when you shouldn’t.

Intro to Chromebooks
2023-04-25 13:30 - 14:30
Tuesday 4/25 @ 1:30 p.m. – Intro to Chromebooks
IN-PERSON. Learn how to set up your Chromebook and how to navigate Google apps. Be sure to bring your Chromebook.

BOUNCE Info Session
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00
Tuesday 4/25 @ 10:00 a.m. – BOUNCE Info Session
VIRTUAL. BOUNCE is a 4-day, unique interactive program that has helped jobseekers since 2006. BOUNCE was developed in Australia to help jobseekers develop a positive wellbeing, reduce the employment barriers they face, and feel more hopeful about their journey to employment. See if BOUNCE could make a difference in your life.

Getting & Succeeding at a Remote Job
2023-04-24 13:30 - 14:30
Monday 4/24 @ 1:30 p.m. – Getting & Succeeding at a Remote Job
VIRTUAL. Learn what skills you need to land a remote job. How do you find them? How do you negotiate for flextime or flexplace? Learn what jobs are suitable for remote work.

Open Forum
2023-04-21 13:30 - 14:30
Friday 4/21 @ 1:30 p.m. – Open Forum
VIRTUAL. Join us for an open forum to get your HR and job search questions answered. Plenty of time for Q&A!

Understanding the Labor Market (LMI)
2023-04-20 13:30 - 14:30
Thursday 4/20 @ 1:30 p.m. – Understanding the Labor Market (LMI)
VIRTUAL. Learn how to use labor market tools to see where your knowledge, skills and abilities can best be used. We’ll show you how to use labor market information (LMI) to negotiate salaries, identify your transferable skills, complete your RESEA documentation, and conduct an effective job search.

Resumes That Get Results
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday 4/20 @ 10:00 a.m. – Resumes That Get Results
IN-PERSON. Ever wonder why you never hear back after submitting a resume? Have you submitted 100+ resumes and landed no interviews? Learn what managers look for in resumes… and why they toss out most resumes they receive. See how Human Resources screens your resume. Learn HOW to create and customize your resume and GET RESULTS. RESUME CRITIQUE PROVIDED IF YOU BRING A COPY OF A JOB YOU’RE APPLYING FOR.

JumpStart Your Job Search
2023-04-20
Every Other Thursday – JumpStart Your Job Search
VIRTUAL. Designed for jobseekers who have completed the CCS and are looking for first steps to get their job search off the ground. Anyone whose job search has stalled is also welcome to attend. Learn the basics of JobQuest; O*NetOnLine; and job search planning in today’s virtual economy. Prerequisite: CCS (Career Center Seminar). See JobQuest for exact dates and times (schedule may vary).

Beating Age Discrimination
2023-04-19 13:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 4/19 @ 1:30 p.m. – Beating Age Discrimination
VIRTUAL. Job searches are difficult, but they are even tougher when you face barriers like age discrimination. Learn how to deal with and overcome this barrier in this interactive workshop. Turn your age into an advantage!
