BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MassHire Lowell Career Center - ECPv5.10.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MassHire Lowell Career Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MassHire Lowell Career Center BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260724T142355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T142355Z UID:71857-1787220000-1787223600@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Storytelling: The Secret to Your Job Search Success DESCRIPTION:Employers remember stories\, not bullet points. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to use storytelling to strengthen your interviews\, resume\, LinkedIn profile\, and networking conversations. \nYou’ll discover how to: \n-Use the STAR and SOAR methods to structure impactful stories\n-Answer behavioral interview questions with confidence\n-Turn accomplishments into stronger resume statements\n-Create a compelling LinkedIn “About” section\n-Avoid common storytelling mistakes \nThrough real-world examples and practical strategies\, you’ll learn how to communicate your value in a way that makes employers remember you. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/storytelling-the-secret-to-your-job-search-success/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260724T143004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T143004Z UID:71859-1787565600-1787569200@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Virtual Career Center Seminar DESCRIPTION:Career Center Seminar – Membership Orientation\nThis event is an online membership orientation. It is a required event for individuals starting to use career center services and those collecting unemployment benefits.  Customers outside the Greater Lowell region should contact their local Career Center or use the on-demand seminar on Mass JobQuest. \nMassHire Lowell Career Center offers a live event each Monday at 10:00 am. This online event (approximately 45 minutes in length)\, will: \n\nHighlight services offered by MassHire Lowell Career Center including hiring events\, training opportunities\, or specialty programming\nProvide an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program\nMany individuals are enrolled in the RESEA program as part of their collection of Unemployment Assistance benefits. This webinar will provide an overview of the program and its requirements\n\nFor accessibility options\, please see contact on the registration page.  \n(The Career Center Seminar can also be accessed as an on-demand event on the Dashboard of your Mass JobQuest account.  This event can be viewed at any time\, but does not include any information regarding services for the Greater Lowell region.) \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nRegistration for the Career Center Seminar\nTo attend the online seminar through MassHire Lowell Career Center: \nStep 1: Register on Mass JobQuest to obtain your Job Seeker ID number.  You can access Mass JobQuest at this link:  Mass JobQuest \n(We cannot register individuals for a Career Center Seminar without a JobQuest account.) \nStep 2: Contact MassHire Lowell Career Center at 978-805-2503 or submit the form below\, and a staff member will reach out to you about scheduling the seminar. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/virtual-career-center-seminar-5/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260729T193711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T193711Z UID:71936-1787580000-1787583600@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Interviewing 101 DESCRIPTION:Has it been a while since you’ve been interviewed\, or you’ve never been in an interview? Are you wondering what you should do before an interview or what common questions you’ll be asked? Don’t forget first impressions; they matter. This webinar is for customers who haven’t interviewed in a while or at all. We’ll go over basic principles of the interview process\, starting with: your state of mind\, followed by researching before the interview\, practicing\, first impressions\, common interview questions\, and closing the deal. \n⚠️ To receive credit for attending this event\, MassHire customers must arrive on time and stay until the facilitator states that webinar has concluded. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/interviewing-101/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T231408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T231408Z UID:71896-1787652000-1787655600@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Avoiding the Online Application Blackhole DESCRIPTION:If you’re applying online for jobs\, you’re up against a lot of competition. All is not lost\, though. There are measures to take to ensure your application gets past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and land in the hiring manager’s hands. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Read the job description to identify keywords and requirements.\n• Write your resume to match the keywords and requirements.\n• Use your networking contacts to increase your chances for success.\n• Dissect the job ad to prepare for the interview.\n• Answer the questions based on the job ad. \nApplying online is the most common way to look for work. To be successful\, you’ll need to learn the tricks of the trade. Attend this webinar to learn them. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/avoiding-the-online-application-blackhole/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T231613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T231613Z UID:71898-1787666400-1787670000@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Is Your LinkedIn Profile Strong? DESCRIPTION:This webinar will address the LinkedIn profile. If you are wondering if your profile is strong enough to draw visitors to you\, this is the webinar for you. The webinar will address more than the following sections: background Image\, headline\, summary\, experience\, and education. \nThe webinar will dig deeper into the LinkedIn profile. You will learn about the components of the profile that you probably haven’t thought of. Ask yourself\, “Is my LinkedIn profile strong?” \n⚠️ To receive credit for attending this event\, MassHire customers must arrive on time and stay until the facilitator states that webinar has concluded. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/is-your-linkedin-profile-strong-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T231121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T231121Z UID:71894-1787738400-1787742000@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Answering the Tough Interview Questions DESCRIPTION:The interview is tough enough having to make sure you make a great first impression when you walk in the door. Is my eye contact good? Is my handshake firm yet gentle? Am I smiling? These are all very important to accomplish in the interview\, but what’s more important is that you can answer the tough interview questions. In this webinar\, you will learn about the three types of questions—traditional\, situational\, and behavioral—and why interviewers ask them. You will also learn how they should be answered. Feel more prepared when you go to your next interviews. \n⚠️ To receive credit for attending this event\, MassHire customers must arrive on time and stay until the facitilator states that webinar has concluded. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com. \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/answering-the-tough-interview-questions/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260729T184327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T184327Z UID:71924-1787752800-1787756400@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Ask Me Anything about Resumes DESCRIPTION:You Have Resume Questions\, They Have Resume Answers \nThis Guest Speaker event will feature not one\, but two guest speakers. Paula Christensen and Virginia Franco will answer important resume questions that will make you think about how you can write better resumes that will help you get to interviews. They’ll address questions about formatting\, page length\, the importance of accomplishment statements\, how to tell your stories with your resumes\, and many others. Mark the date on your calendar and show up to hear their sage advice. And if you send in your question\, they’ll try to answer it. \nPaula is a Certified Professional Interview Coach and Resume Writer who helps job seekers build confidence throughout their job search. She specializes in creating compelling resumes\, optimizing LinkedIn profiles\, and preparing candidates to excel in interviews. Passionate about helping talented professionals tell their unique career stories\, Paula equips job seekers with the tools and confidence to stand out in today’s competitive job market. \nVirginia is a nationally recognized executive career strategist and one of the few professionals to earn multiple elite resume writing and LinkedIn certifications\, our guest speaker has helped senior leaders across virtually every industry navigate career transitions and achieve their professional goals. Working with executives ranging from CEOs and CFOs to technology\, operations\, marketing\, HR\, engineering\, and nonprofit leaders\, they bring deep expertise in executive branding\, resumes\, LinkedIn strategy\, and career positioning. \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/askmeanythingaboutresumes/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260729T194125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T194318Z UID:71938-1787824800-1787828400@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:The Networking Matrix DESCRIPTION:The Networking Matrix is an engaging webinar that helps job seekers build confidence and skills in networking. Participants will learn why networking is more effective than applying online and how to tap into hidden job markets. The session covers strategies tailored to introverts and extraverts\, using tools like LinkedIn\, digital business cards\, and email outreach. Attendees explore the power of weak ties and how to activate them. Real-world scripts and examples make concepts easy to apply. Walk away with a plan\, tools\, and motivation to network with confidence. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/the-networking-matrix/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T231916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T231916Z UID:71900-1787839200-1787842800@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:"Tell Me About Yourself" DESCRIPTION:When you’re given the directive\, “Tell me about yourself” do you freeze\, unable to tell the interviewer or networking group what you’re passionate about and your most relevant accomplishments? This webinar will help you formulate your elevator pitch and address the following elements: \n– Getting over the initial shock of being asked this directive\n– Why employers ask you about yourself\n– How to write your elevator pitch\n– How to tell it \nYour elevator pitch is a necessary tool to have in your job-search toolbox. Join this webinar to better prepare you for interviews and networking events. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.  \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/tell-me-about-yourself/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T232152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232152Z UID:71903-1787911200-1787914800@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:The Knockout Résumé DESCRIPTION:Capture the employers’ attention with your résumé. Today\, a résumé that consists mainly of duty statements won’t impress employers. They want to see the value you’ll bring to their company. But where on your résumé do you show your value? The answer is simple; start at the very top of your résumé. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to write a value-added: Contact Information\, Headline\, Performance Profile\, Core Competencies\, Experience Section\, Education. \nYou’ll also learn the importance of keywords and submitting a tailor-made résumé. Join us for this webinar and learn how to write a résumé that captures the reader’s attention. \nFor accessibility options\, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com. \nPlease enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest. \nRegister\n  \nYou will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event.  Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/the-knockout-resume/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T110000 DTSTAMP:20260729T191748 CREATED:20260728T232344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232344Z UID:71906-1788170400-1788174000@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Virtual Career Center Seminar DESCRIPTION:Career Center Seminar – Membership Orientation\nThis event is an online membership orientation. It is a required event for individuals starting to use career center services and those collecting unemployment benefits.  Customers outside the Greater Lowell region should contact their local Career Center or use the on-demand seminar on Mass JobQuest. \nMassHire Lowell Career Center offers a live event each Monday at 10:00 am. This online event (approximately 45 minutes in length)\, will: \n\nHighlight services offered by MassHire Lowell Career Center including hiring events\, training opportunities\, or specialty programming\nProvide an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program\nMany individuals are enrolled in the RESEA program as part of their collection of Unemployment Assistance benefits. This webinar will provide an overview of the program and its requirements\n\nFor accessibility options\, please see contact on the registration page.  \n(The Career Center Seminar can also be accessed as an on-demand event on the Dashboard of your Mass JobQuest account.  This event can be viewed at any time\, but does not include any information regarding services for the Greater Lowell region.) \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nRegistration for the Career Center Seminar\nTo attend the online seminar through MassHire Lowell Career Center: \nStep 1: Register on Mass JobQuest to obtain your Job Seeker ID number.  You can access Mass JobQuest at this link:  Mass JobQuest \n(We cannot register individuals for a Career Center Seminar without a JobQuest account.) \nStep 2: Contact MassHire Lowell Career Center at 978-805-2503 or submit the form below\, and a staff member will reach out to you about scheduling the seminar. \n\n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://masshirelowellcc.com/event/virtual-career-center-seminar-4/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Career Center Seminar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR