2021 Jan 11

Monday Job Seekers Connection: Visualizing 2021

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Each year the Monday Job Seekers Connection pauses to visualize our professional goals for the upcoming year by creating a vision board. We look forward to this tradition each year when we build our boards and break bread together.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: Visualizing 2021

2020 Dec 14

Monday Job Seekers Connection: The Journey of a Job Seeker Panel Discussion

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Join Monday Job Seekers Connection alumni to learn about their job search journey and participate in a discussion.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection: The Journey of a Job Seeker Panel Discussion

2020 Dec 02

Building Career Connections: Networking in Action

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Practice your networking skills while participating in organized activities and meeting new people in your profession!... Read more about Building Career Connections: Networking in Action

2020 Nov 19

Building Career Connections: The Informational Interview

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

The informational interview is a personal way to gain workforce information, discover career options, and receive job search guidance. It is also a way to expand your professional network and assist others.... Read more about Building Career Connections: The Informational Interview

2020 Nov 04

Building Career Connection: Networking Tips with Sabrina Woods

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

An estimated 70% of people use their network to find a job. Join the Harvard Ed Portal to grow your network and expand your career opportunities!... Read more about Building Career Connection: Networking Tips with Sabrina Woods

2020 Oct 27

Building Career Connections: Introduction to American Networking

5:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

If you are new to the U.S. and navigating the job search process, this introductory online workshop will be just right to help you understand the basics of networking.... Read more about Building Career Connections: Introduction to American Networking

2020 Oct 21

The Brand Called You!

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Success at work involves not only what you do (skills) but also how you do it (brand). Your reputation at work—whether positive, neutral, or negative—has a major impact on your career goals and direction.... Read more about The Brand Called You!

2020 Oct 14

Research as Part of Your Job Search

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Research As Part of the Job Search is designed to help you learn the resources available to research a company or organization. Through case studies and analysis, you will better understand the profile of... Read more about Research as Part of Your Job Search

2020 Sep 29

Test Your Career Path: Using Assessments for Future Direction (for Allston-Brighton residents)

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

For Allston-Brighton residents only!
Can’t decide on your career direction? Not sure what occupations might fit your personality, interests, and skills? This free 4-part workshop can provide you with guidance by taking 3 of the most popular career assessments... Read more about Test Your Career Path: Using Assessments for Future Direction (for Allston-Brighton residents)

2020 Aug 20

Advanced LinkedIn Profile Development with Sabrina Woods

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

You’re on LinkedIn, you have a profile—including an “About” summary—and now you're ready to take it to the next level! Join us for this advanced session where you will be guided through the process of... Read more about Advanced LinkedIn Profile Development with Sabrina Woods

2020 Jul 27

Monday Job Seekers Connection

Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Dec 14 2020 except Mon Nov 23 2020.

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11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Connecting with other job seekers can make all the difference between exhaustion and enthusiasm. Join other job seekers each week for mutual support, encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment in your job search.... Read more about Monday Job Seekers Connection

2020 Jul 23

How to Write A Blog with Brigid O'Rourke

12:00pm to 12:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Strong, clear, and concise writing skills are an essential component of advancing your career. Learning how to communicate your strengths, ideas, and opinions can be highly beneficial in the job search process.... Read more about How to Write A Blog with Brigid O'Rourke

2020 Jun 10

Social Connections, Physical Distancing: Building Resilience in Very Strange Times

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

Each of us is reinventing ourselves in different ways as we live and work in this new Not Normal. This presentation will invite you to let go of old ideas about work/life balance and how to foster resilience in yourself and others.... Read more about Social Connections, Physical Distancing: Building Resilience in Very Strange Times

2020 Jun 03

Nobody’s New Normal: Remaining Centered in Very Strange Times

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

What does "being centered" mean to you? Endurance? Flexibility? Hyper-focus? Broad awareness? Do you even know—or remember—what it means to feel centered?

This presentation will review strategies for establishing a clear intention about what you can do each day to find your center and get through the day and remain mostly upright.... Read more about Nobody’s New Normal: Remaining Centered in Very Strange Times

2020 May 21

Taking a Leadership Role in an Online Meeting

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

A leader inspires action in others, and you don’t have to be a manager to fill this role. The leader sets the tone for the meeting, is inclusive, and manages different personalities with respect. Are you a natural meeting leader?... Read more about Taking a Leadership Role in an Online Meeting

2020 May 14

Conducting an Online Meeting

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

It can be hard for participants in an online meeting to feel connected, engaged and to follow along. In part 2 of this 3-part series, Jill Slye, Instructor at Harvard University Extension School, will discuss the attributes of an effective meeting and a good facilitator.... Read more about Conducting an Online Meeting

2020 May 07

Preparing to Manage an Online Meeting

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

According to The Muse, we spend a lot of time in meetings: middle managers spend about 35% of their time in meetings, and upper management can spend up to 50%. Time is money, so meetings should be well planned. In part 1 of this 3-part series,... Read more about Preparing to Manage an Online Meeting

2020 Apr 30

Using Your Voice in an Online Meeting

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

When you can’t be seen face-to face, it is important to be heard. Jill Slye, instructor at the Harvard University Extension School, will discuss how you can appropriately use your voice and be a contributing meeting participant.... Read more about Using Your Voice in an Online Meeting

2020 Apr 23

Introduction to Your Online Presence

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online via Zoom

When you join a virtual call, the first thing other participants look at is your home or office; checking out your décor, furniture and housecleaning. Then they look at you, and lastly, they listen to you. Jill Slye, instructor at the Harvard University Extension School, will help you determine what first impression you want to make and... Read more about Introduction to Your Online Presence

2020 Apr 20

Building Career Connections: The Informational Interview

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: 

Online event

The informational interview is a personal way to gain workforce information, discover career options and receive job search guidance. It is also a way to expand your professional network and assist others.... Read more about Building Career Connections: The Informational Interview

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