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:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260728T200854 CREATED:20260727T160112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T160112Z UID:71881-1787133600-1787137200@masshirelowellcc.com SUMMARY:Take Your Job Search to the Next Level DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered why you aren’t getting interviews? What you can do better to increase your chances. Most likely it has to do with lack of preparation. We’re not talking about simply reading the job description–although that’s a start–or visiting the company’s website–that’s important too. Preparing to land an interview will take some serious research. This is the start. You’ll have to know more about the position and company than other candidates. In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to be a detective. \n• We’ll address developing your target company list\n• Use LinkedIn’s Company feature to find who to connect with people at your desired companies\n• Write a cold invite or better yet one with a reference\n• Learn what an approach letter is how it can be a secret weapon\n• Ask for informational meetings\n• Know what types of interviews you’ll be having\n• Doing the research others aren’t \nThis webinar is all about being better prepared than the competition. This is the secret sauce. \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/nextlevel/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Online Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260728T200854 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:20260728T200854 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:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T110000 DTSTAMP:20260728T200854 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:20260728T200854 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:20260728T200854 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:20260827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260728T200854 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:20260728T200854 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:20260728T200854 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