MassHire Lowell Career Center

Virtual Career Center Seminar
2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Career Center Seminar – Membership Orientation
This event is an online membership orientation. It is a required event for individuals starting to use career center services and those collecting unemployment benefits.
MassHire Lowell Career Center offers a live event each Monday at 10:00 am. This online event (approximately 45 minutes in length), will:

Highlight services offered by MassHire Lowell Career Center including hiring events, training opportunities, or specialty programming
Provide an overview of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program
Many 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

For accessibility options, please see contact on the registration page.
(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.)

Registration for the Career Center Seminar
To attend the online seminar through MassHire Lowell Career Center:
Step 1: Register on Mass JobQuest to obtain your Job Seeker ID number. You can access Mass JobQuest at this link: Mass JobQuest
(We cannot register individuals for a Career Center Seminar without a JobQuest account.)
Step 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.

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Answering the Tough Interview Questions
2025-12-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Confronting Job Loss: A Practical Approach
2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
For most of us, job loss and the job search represent an enormous change, requiring a period of adjustment and adaptation, This webinar is designed to assist you to better identify and understand the typical emotions that occur during one’s job loss and job search and provide tools and strategies for managing this period of unemployment. Learn how to maintain your well-being and motivation throughout the job search process.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Modern Interviews: From Phone Screening to AI-Powered Avatars
2025-12-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Interviews have transcended the traditional formats of phone, video, and in-person meetings. In today’s hiring landscape, artificial intelligence plays a growing role—screening candidates, evaluating skills, and even conducting the first round of interviews. This webinar will explore how AI-powered tools like asynchronous video platforms, game-based assessments, and avatar-led interviews are reshaping the hiring experience. We’ll also share practical tips to help you prepare for each format with confidence and stand out in a tech-driven hiring process.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Building Your Résumé
2025-12-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Your résumé is the first contact with an employer, so it has to be powerful enough to land you an interview. Learn the theory behind writing an effective résumé.
This webinar instructs you on how to write a résumé. Most job seekers make multiple mistakes in content and formatting. This webinar helps you avoid the big mistake and build a résumé to best market your skills and talents.
Topics include:
• The proper format to use
• How to write a Summary Statement that introduces your skills
• Accomplishment statements that promote your skills
• The importance of targeting your résumés for each job.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Holiday Closing: Christmas
2025-12-25
MassHire Lowell Career Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

LinkedIn Unleashed
2025-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
LinkedIn has gained popularity among job seekers who want to network online. This webinar explains:
• Who to connect with
• How to connect with them
• The importance of engaging with your LinkedIn community
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

The Knockout Résumé
2025-12-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
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.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to write a value-added: Contact Information, Headline, Performance Profile, Core Competencies, Experience Section, Education.
You’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.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Avoiding the Online Application Blackhole
2025-12-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
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:
• Read the job description to identify keywords and requirements.
• Write your resume to match the keywords and requirements.
• Use your networking contacts to increase your chances for success.
• Dissect the job ad to prepare for the interview.
• Answer the questions based on the job ad.
Applying 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.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Earn What You're Worth
2025-12-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Negotiating salary and benefits is about earning what you’re worth. Often times job seekers think they need to accept the salary companies offer. Guess what, companies expect you to negotiate. However to negotiate you have to prove your worth. Why should the company pay you more salary and better benefits? It’s about selling yourself.
In this webinar, we’ll talk about pre-negotiation and the final stages of negotiating. You’ll be surprised to learn that companies can pay you more than they offer; sometimes, much more.
For accessibility options, please contact Ellen at 978-805-4807 or ellen.waszak@masshirelowellcc.com.
Please enter your Job Seeker ID (Mass JobQuest) when registering. Not a member? Please register at Mass JobQuest.
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You will need a Job Seeker ID to enter this event. Not a member? Obtain your Job Seeker ID at Mass JobQuest.

Holiday Closing: New Year's Day
2026-01-01
MassHire Lowell Career Center will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Year’s Day holiday.
