JVS's JobSeekers programs are virtual webinars with guest speakers covering a variety of topics related to the job search. 

This is for you if you are:

• Unemployed
• Underemployed (e.g. looking to make more money)
• Looking to make a career transition
• Employed, but looking to increase skills

JobSeekers programs are free of charge and generously sponsored by Project EM and the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest.

Here are some topics we've covered in the past:

• Networking and the Art of the Informational Interview
• Acing the Most Common Interview Questions
• Cultivating Networking Questions
• Managing Your Finances During a Job Transition

Marketing Yourself to Your Next Career Opportunity

Date: January 8, 2026

Guest: Marty Gilbert

Many job seekers think that finding their next job begins with answering a lot of online ads. Wrong... particularly if you don't like 200 to 1 odds, which is what you're up against with most attractive online job opportunities. And remember, at least 70% of all available jobs are NOT advertised on LinkedIn or Indeed... they're hidden. 

Did you know that a "new product launch" and a "job search" share a great deal in common... they both require effective marketing to make an impression. If people don't see the value of a product, they won't buy it. And the same is true of recruiting companies that are looking for a great candidate. That's why 90% of the job search is all about marketing -- positioning, packaging, messaging, targeting, promoting, and convincing companies to realize that you are the best applicant that they're going to meet.

In this webinar, our guest speaker Marty Gilbert will show you how to approach each of these critical marketing initiatives including:

• How to develop a personal branding statement and value proposition
• Accessing the "hidden job market"
• The power of effective cover letters
• The difference between resumes and LinkedIn profiles
• Building a target marketing campaign

There will be 20 minutes of open networking with fellow job seekers after the presentation.

Click here to register.

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