Welcome to the Job Seekers' Broadcast. This bimonthly newsletter contains announcements of special events, highlighted jobs, a link to hundreds of job postings, and job search tips and advice suggested by our staff. 

We currently have 181 job postings throughout the Greater Lowell region.

What is emotional intelligence and why is it becoming a "must-have skill" at work?

Daniel Goleman has a blunt warning for jobseekers in 2022 and beyond: It's no longer enough just to be smart. Dr Goleman, an American author and psychologist, has spent decades touting the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace and other areas of life. And it appears companies and organizations have caught up with him.

"[In the mid-1990s] someone said to me, 'you know, you can't use the word emotion in a business context'. Today, it's very, very different," he said. 

But what exactly is emotional intelligence or EI? And is it just more work-speak or 'a must-have skill' of the future?

Online Guest Speaker: Talking About Emotional Intelligence

Edythe Richards is returning to talk about a very important topic, Emotional Intelligence. While emotional Intellegence is important during employment, it's also important in the job search. We must think about our job search as a job. Many of the elements that Edythe will discuss can be implemented in your job search.

As a career counselor, a nationally recognized expert on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and an Emotional Intelligence expert.

Wednesday

September 21, 2022

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Online Event 

We currently have a few training opportunities available. Click to view the program.  

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Carpentry
• Plumbing

Workforce development is a noble profession. Please consider becoming part of the best team in Lowell. We are currently hiring a Career Advisor to assist customers in finding employment. 

There's no secret that our staff gets excited to see a good résumé. With a little help, anybody can have an exceptional résumé. Visit our "Résumé Bank" to find examples that may assist you in building an outstanding résumé.

New job opportunities from the City of Lowell this week include:

• Water Utility Mechanic
• Public Health Nurse
• PT Bus Driver
• Grant Coordinator
• PT Building Custodian

MassHire Lowell Career Center offers more than 25 webinars a month. Topics include Résumé Writing, Interviewing, LinkedIn, and more. 

MassHire Programs & Services are funded in full by US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants. Additional details furnished upon request.