Prior Meetings

  • Using LinkedIn Strategically (aka LinkedIn 201)

    Monday, October 2, 2023 at 8:30am | Speaker: Ellen Recko, Job Seekers Mentor | Lake Grove Church, 2nd Floor Hub Room

    Learn how to find the best people to help you in your job search, and also how to enhance your findability on LinkedIn via active (simple) engagement.Please note: This is NOT a session about profile optimization.

    Skill Building (networking, interviewing, soft skills), Networking, Use of Social Media in Networking and Job Search

  • Orientation for New/Returning Job Seekers

    Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10:05am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Hybrid - Lake Grove Church Room 204 and Zoom

    Orientation is required only for new or returning Job Seekers who want additional mentor services. If that is the case, you must (1) attend an Orientation session, (2) sign & email the Job Seeker Guidelines to info@jobseekerslo.org, and (3)…

  • Skill Builder Workshop - Week 4

    Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 10:00am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Lake Grove Presbyterian Church

    Skill Builder Workshops are optional but highly recommended workshops available to all job seekers, regardless of whether or not you have a mentor. They are held on the first 4 Wednesdays of every month, except during holiday weeks. Topics rotate…

  • Orientation for New/Returning Job Seekers

    Monday, September 25, 2023 at 10:05am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Hybrid - Lake Grove Church Room 204 and Zoom

    Orientation is required only for new or returning Job Seekers who want additional mentor services. If that is the case, you must (1) attend an Orientation session, (2) sign & email the Job Seeker Guidelines to info@jobseekerslo.org, and (3)…

  • Leading from Your North Star: 3 Ways to Leverage Personal Branding for Your Job Search

    Monday, September 25, 2023 at 8:30am | Speaker: Mary Lou Kayser | Lake Grove Church, 2nd Floor Hub Room

    A job search today can be a lot like looking up at a clear night sky without knowing what you’re looking at, let alone where to focus your attention. The number of stars shining back at you is both dazzling and overwhelming. Unless you have a game…

    Self Description, Personal Branding

  • Skill Builder Workshop - Week 3

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Lake Grove Presbyterian Church

    Skill Builder Workshops are optional but highly recommended workshops available to all job seekers, regardless of whether or not you have a mentor. They are held on the first 4 Wednesdays of every month, except during holiday weeks. Topics rotate…

  • How (and Why) to Write a Compelling, Customized Cover Letter [with Step-by-Step Tips]

    Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:30am | Speaker: Jennifer Kass, Job Seekers Mentor | Lake Grove Church, 2nd Floor Hub Room

    You may think that cover letters are outdated, but you would be wrong. In today's hiring environment, hiring decision-makers are relying on them more heavily. The good news is that a cover letter is a great opportunity to explain your "why," Follow…

    Self Description, Cover Letters

  • Orientation for New/Returning Job Seekers

    Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:05am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Hybrid - Lake Grove Church Room 204 and Zoom

    Orientation is required only for new or returning Job Seekers who want additional mentor services. If that is the case, you must (1) attend an Orientation session, (2) sign & email the Job Seeker Guidelines to info@jobseekerslo.org, and (3)…

  • Skill Builder Workshop - Week 2

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 10:00am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Lake Grove Presbyterian Church

    Skill Builder Workshops are optional but highly recommended workshops available to all job seekers, regardless of whether or not you have a mentor. They are held on the first 4 Wednesdays of every month, except during holiday weeks. Topics rotate…

  • Orientation for New/Returning Job Seekers

    Monday, September 11, 2023 at 10:05am | Speaker: Job Seekers Mentor | Hybrid - Lake Grove Church Room 204 and Zoom

    Orientation is required only for new or returning Job Seekers who want additional mentor services. If that is the case, you must (1) attend an Orientation session, (2) sign & email the Job Seeker Guidelines to info@jobseekerslo.org, and (3)…