Free Workshops

Personal/Professional Development:

TCP Orientation

Designed to familiarize you with The Career Place services and resources. Appropriate for job seekers who are currently employed, or are not eligible for, or collecting, unemployment benefits. - Free. calendar

Career Center Seminar

Individuals who have been laid-off may receive a letter from Unemployment Insurance asking them to attend a Career Center Seminar. If you receive a letter, you will be instructed to call the Automated Career Center Seminar scheduling system to schedule your seminar attendance. The primary goal of this seminar is to connect people who are looking for a job to the job-search resources available at Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers. - Free. calendar

Age is an Advantage

Learn to respond to age-related interview questions and why age can be an advantage in your job search. Topics include discrimination laws, résumé tips and general strategies. - Free. calendar

Behavioral Interviewing

‘Tell me about...’ This phrase contains the key words of a behavioral interview. Do you know the difference between traditional and behavioral interviews? Come prepared for this highly interactive session, and leave with the appropriate skills to get that job! - Free. calendar

Coping with Job Loss

Learn to cope with the typical emotional effects of job loss and how to deal with those emotions.  Learn techniques to energize your job-search efforts and stay motivated. - Free. calendar

Craft a Job-Winning Cover Letter

Your cover letter is your formal introduction to a prospective employer! Learn about the two basic types of cover letters and how they will gain you an interview. - Free. calendar

Fifteen-Minute Résumé Critique

Brief critique of your résumé by our staff. Determining an appropriate format, eliminating extraneous information, and recommending additions will help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring updated, typed résumé. - Free. calendar

Hidden Job Market

Learn how to develop contacts, establish networks, arrange informational interviews, research and identify resources, and expand your job search strategy. - Free. calendar

Interview Preparation / Interview Boot Camp

Advance preparation for an interview will contribute to your success. Organize your interview questions and prepare for what you may be asked. Discuss the do’s and don’ts for interviews, appearance, and body language. - Free. calendar

Interview Questions: How to Master Them

Do you need more practice answering interview questions? Practice makes perfect! This is your chance to strive for perfection - or at least a comfortable level of confidence for interviewing. Attendees will have multiple opportunities to practice answering questions. Prerequisite: Interview Preparation and Behavioral Interviewing. - Free. calendar

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)

A representative from MRC, a state agency which assists individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities to gain or retain employment, will be at The Career Place to meet with people with disabilities. Please schedule an appointment. - Free. calendar

Online Skills Assessment

Your skills, interests, and values are vital factors in choosing an occupational direction. These factors, in combination with labor market projections, will help you make good career decisions. Learn how the MASS-CIS software program will guide you in this important process. Prerequisite: basic computer skills. - Free. calendar

Outreach on-site at Malden DTA Office

Customers receiving TAFDC may be eligible for specific programs and services designed to assist their transition from welfare to work. Orientation, assessments, and other services are offered at the Malden Department of Transitional Assistance office. - Free. calendar

Positive Thinking

This workshop is designed to teach participants to identify and change negative thinking patterns. Participants are given tools to assist them in building and/or maintaining a positive attitude, self-confidence and motivation. - Free. calendar

Résumé Rx

This one-hour session is the first stop to craft a job-winning résumé! Learn about various résumé styles used by professional résumé writers, and which style best suits your job search. Learn how to present your experience and skills to effectively market yourself. - Free. calendar

Sending Your Electronic Résumé

Learn how to create a text-only résumé, set up a free email account, send a formatted résumé through email and post a résumé online. Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a résumé in MS Word format on disk. - Free. calendar

Stress Management and Relaxation Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide information regarding the dynamics of stress and its impact on the individual. Participants will learn a variety of relaxation techniques to aid in stress reduction. - Free. calendar

Technical Development:

Basic Computer Skills

Designed for those with little or no computer knowledge. Learn the concepts, the terminology, and the components of the personal computer. Learn how to use the mouse. Note: If you need keyboarding skills, online tutorials are available. Please inquire with staff in our Career Resource Library. - Free. calendar

Internet Job Search

Use The Career Place Internet connection to find jobs, and company information. Learn the importance of keyword search skills and how to focus your job search. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. - Free. calendar

Using a Computer Mouse

Designed for those who have never used a computer. Learn the makeup of a mouse and how it functions. - Free. calendar

Visiting Workshops:

Stock Market Savvy

Are you losing money on your mutual funds but still paying capital gains taxes? Do you have losses in your portfolio and you’re not sure what to do next? Learn about asset allocation, protection strategies in a falling stock market, and how to sell highly appreciated property without paying capital gains taxes. Come to this workshop for ideas and suggestions. Provided in partnership with Solomon Smith Barney. - Free. calendar

Understanding Your Retirement Benefits

Making informed financial decisions is a critical factor when leaving employment, or looking for new employment. Learn about the choices and traps of 401(k) rollovers, compounding savings in a tax-deferred account, and the Roth IRA - tax-free income - when you need it. - Free. calendar

Finances in a Career Transition

During these uncertain times, making the right financial decisions during a career change may help you overcome the many obstacles you'll face during your transition. Learn financial strategies that can help you manage your debt, avoid financial errors, replace lost benefits, recognize tax implications, manage retirement plan distributions and preserve your way of life during a career change. - Free. calendar