Participation for these events is limited, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Users must have a Career Center ID / Job Seeker ID Number to register for these events. Please go to JobQuest to acquire your ID number if you do not have one.
Workshops
MS Word Efficient Formatting Techniques: Monday, February 3 — 10:30 AM
- This webinar will review efficient ways to format text in MS Word including changing font style and size, text alignment, inserting bullets, setting up tabs, line spacing, margins, indentation, headers and footers, etc. We will discuss how to properly format a résumé and will demonstrate the process. Please be advised that the webinar will take around 2 hours.
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Managing Your Job Search – Step-By-Step Approach: Wednesday, February 5 — 10:30 AM
- Learn how to cope with job loss and move towards an effective and organized plan resulting in successful employment.
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How to Cut Expenses to Manage Debt or Deal with Irregular Income: Friday, February 7 — 11:00 AM
- Do you have overwhelming credit card or medical debt? Are you trying to juggle your everyday expenses and your debt? Does your irregular income make monthly budgeting feel impossible? We will take a hard look at your expenses to make sure that you are maximizing your income.
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Excel Fitness Level 1: Monday, February 10 — 10:30 AM
- Are you ready to dive into Excel, the most popular MS Office program? Then this class is for you. We will help you build a strong foundation, using plain language and giving practical tips and advice. The webinar is built around a project and demonstrates how to manage worksheets, enter and format data, set up basic formulas and functions, etc. Familiarity with other MS Office applications, especially the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Mini toolbar will be useful, but is not required. Please note this webinar is expected to last for about 2 hours.
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Rejuvenate Your Résumé: Wednesday, February 12 — 10:30 AM
- This résumé workshop will explain current trends in résumé writing. Does your résumé include accomplishments? Are you using PAR statements? Are you aware of Applicant Tracking Software? Join us to learn about these and how to market your skills to an employer through your unique résumé.
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Are You LinkedIn?: Thursday, February 13 — 10:30 AM
- Are you new to LinkedIn? Are you wondering where to start? Then this webinar is for you. We will discuss why you should join this very popular professional networking website, how to create a profile, build your network, research companies, search for work, and other important for your job search topics.
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Sharpening Your Interviewing Skills: Wednesday, February 19 — 10:30 AM
- Have an interview in the near future? First time interviewing in a while? Register now to learn what to expect from an interview nowadays, how to prepare, present and perform well at an interview. We will go over some helpful steps and tools to elevate your interview skills and help you land that next job!
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MS Word for Windows Mail Merge: Thursday, February 20 — 10:30 AM
- Mail Merge is a popular word processor feature that allows users to create multiple customized documents quickly. The webinar will demonstrate how to use MS Word Mail Merge Wizard to make customized letters, labels, and email messages.
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How to Save to Reach Your Financial Goals: Friday, February 21 — 11:00 AM
- This webinar will discuss how you can create a financial safety net and plan for the future on a lower income.
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Excel Fitness Level 2: Monday, February 24 — 10:30 AM
- This is our second webinar in the Excel series. It is built again around a project and demonstrates how to set up more complex formulas; organize, filter, and summarize data in different ways; chart data, use Page Break Preview, etc. “Excel Fitness Level 1” attendance or equivalent skills are recommended. Please be advised that the webinar will take up to 2 hours.
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Using Age To Your Advantage: Wednesday, February 26 — 10:30 AM
- This workshop outlines the advantages mature job seekers bring to the workplace. It identifies strategies to get in the door and reviews effective answers to challenging age-related interview question.
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LinkedIn Beyond the Basics: Thursday, February 27 — 10:30 AM
- Do you have a LinkedIn account, but feel like you are not using it to its full potential in your job search? Then this class is for you. We will share with you how to leverage the power of the platform, nurture your network, connect with companies, tune-up your profile and safeguard your privacy.
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Career Center Seminars
Tuesday, February 4 — 9:30 AM
Tuesday, February 11 — 9:30 AM
Tuesday, February 18 — 9:30 AM
Tuesday, February 25 — 9:30 AM
- To register for a CCS, please contact your nearest Career Center:
- Framingham Career Center: fccinfo@masshiremsw.com or 508-861-7993
- Norwood Career Center: nccinfo@masshiremsw.com or 781-269-5494
Career Planning Sessions
Monday, February 3 — 10:00 AM
Monday, February 10 — 10:00 AM
Monday, February 24 — 10:00 AM
- To register for a Career Planning Session, please contact your nearest Career Center:
- Framingham Career Center: fccinfo@masshiremsw.com or 508-861-7993
- Norwood Career Center: nccinfo@masshiremsw.com or 781-269-5494