Job Seekers
Free Workshops
Personal/Professional Development:
- The Career Place (TCP) Orientation
- This session is designed to familiarize you with The Career Place services, workshops and resources. This one-hour orientation is followed by a half-hour session designed to help answer questions about unemployment insurance. Please register at our front desk or by calling 781.932.5500 (press 8). - Free. calendar
- 15-Minute Résumé Critique
- A brief critique of your résumé to determine an appropriate format, eliminate extraneous information, and recommend additions to help you rewrite your self-marketing tool. Please bring updated résumé. Sessions held daily, times vary. Please inquire at front desk or call 781.932.5500. - 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 how 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
- 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
- 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
- LinkedIn Training
- Learn tips on how to build your LinkedIn profile and how to build a network for your job search. -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
- Résumé - Cover Letter Overview
- In this one-and-a-half hour session, you will learn about résumé styles used by professional résumé writers, and which style best suits your job search. Learn the two basic types of cover letters and how to write a cover letter. You will learn how to effectively present your experience and skills to gain you an interview. - 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
- Skills Assessment Options
- The goal of this workshop is to help you learn about yourself, your job choices, and your career. With the Holland Self-Directed Search, you will assess your skills, interests, and abilities. These are vital factors in choosing an occupation that can help you make better career decisions. - Free. calendar
- Successful Job Fair Strategies
- Never been to a job fair or want to be better prepared? Sign-up for this workshop and learn how to make the most of a job fair. You will learn the benefits of a job fair and why you should participate (what to do before, during and after the event). - Free. calendar
Technical Development:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Learn the concepts and terminology of the personal computer. Learn how to use the Windows desktop as well as the internet. Note: If you need keyboarding skills, online tutorials are available. Please inquire with staff in our Career Resource Library. - Free. calendar
- Internet Job Search
- Learn the importance of keyword search skills and how to focus your job search using The Career Place Internet website, job boards, Google and LinkedIn to find jobs and company information. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. - Free. calendar
- Pre-WorkSmart
- Prepares you for the 4-week WorkSmart Program and is strongly recommended. Must be registered for WorkSmart to attend. - Free. calendar
Visiting Workshops:
- Financial Management: 6 Steps to Financial Success
- 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. Those not interested in a career change are also welcome to attend. - Free. calendar
- Roll it, Take it, Leave it - Know Your Retirement Plan
- You should have a solid understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of each employer retirement plan distribution option as it pertains to your individual situation. In this session we will cover: Costs of rolling assets to an IRA; Leaving assets in plan; Moving assets to another plan; Understanding your options. - Free. calendar
- 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. - Free. calendar
- Taxes and Your Unemployment
- Confused about how unemployment will affect your taxes? Bring your questions and join us for a free workshop facilitated by H&R Block. Topics covered: Unemployment benefits – how your taxes are affected, deductible job search expenses, relocation expenses and withdrawals from your retirement plans. - 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