Lake Grove Job Seekers
Cause Area
- Employment
Location
4040 Sunset DrLake Oswego, OR 97035 United StatesWebsite:
https://lakegrovejobseekers.org/
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to help people help themselves navigate through a career transition, whether they are unemployed or seeking new opportunities.
Description
Lake Grove Job Seekers has a 15+ year track record of helping job seekers to land jobs at Nike, Intel, and countless other companies and organizations.
We have three major components to our program:
In-person weekly meetings at the Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in Lake Oswego. These meetings, held every Monday morning, feature subject matter experts on all aspects of job search from Resumes and Interviewing to Stress Reduction and Managing Finances during a Transition. Job Seekers also have a chance to practice their networking skills and get their weeks off to a productive start.
Weekly online Skill Builder workshops that are a deep dive into the foundational components of the modern job: Networking, LinkedIn, Resumes, and Job Search Strategy.
1-on-1 coaching is also available from our volunteer Mentors, who are primarily retired professionals from a wide range of industries with years of experience hiring and managing their own successful job searches.
In addition to education and coaching, we offer a positive and supportive community including networking opportunities to those in career transition.
To learn more visit https://lakegrovejobseekers.org/
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(February 4, 2025)
I have been a mentor at LGJS for nearly 4 years. I came through the program myself as a job seeker in 2008. At the time, I was a member of 6 different networking/job seeker groups. LGJS was by far my favorite and helped me land my dream job at Nike. When I retired from Nike in 2021, I came back to LGJS as a mentor. There is no better volunteer organization for me to give my passions and energies back to helping people and my community than LGJS!
(February 3, 2025)
Lake Grove Job Seekers is a great place for professionals who want to give back to the community.
If you've grown a team and managed people, or if you've coached, or been a part of an HR organization, becoming a mentor with LGJS could be a great fit for you.
Do not despair if you don't think you're an expert in career development! Most of us are not, but we know enough to start. As importantly, we learn a TON from each other, and from the Monday meetings which bring in experts on the subject of job search & career transition every week. In a short time, you are significantly better at helping job seekers land.
Even better, ours is a fun, healthy, engaging organization! You are guaranteed to make new friends from both the mentors and job seekers you meet, not to mention play a critical role in getting people back to their professional best. The impact on their sense of self, their ability to support their family, and their ability pay it forward is huge.
(February 3, 2025)
Lake Grove Job Seekers is a great organization for job seekers and mentors alike. Mentors are appreciated for the skills they bring, and job seekers find resources and guidance during their job search. While I do not have an HR background, attending the skill builder workshops and the Monday morning meetings brought me up to speed fast. As a life and career coach, I support job seekers, whether they pivot, build resilience, or need to create a plan to move forward toward their next role. It has been very fulfilling.
(February 2, 2025)
Mentoring at Lake Grove Job Seekers is a great way to give back to the community. Here, I've been able to help people in career transition, improve my own knowledge and work with a dedicated, intelligent and fun mentor team. And the job seekers really appreciate the assistance and support. If you have hiring experience and want to make a difference, come to a Monday morning meeting and see what we do.
(February 1, 2025)
Making Real Impact Through Career Mentoring is so rewarding!
Volunteering as a mentor with Lake Grove Job Seekers has been incredible! As an executive, I help job seekers navigate their career transitions and build confidence in their search. The impact is immediate and meaningful - watching people grow, develop their professional skills, and move forward in their careers is deeply rewarding. The dedicated volunteer team works together to provide practical guidance and support. If you have professional experience to share and want to make a real difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity.
(February 1, 2025)
This volunteering opportunity has been a perfect fit for me. I was seeking something meaningful and substantial, not just a one-off experience. I can use my professional skills to help people out of work learn how to find a job and provide support to them as they go through the process. I can see that I make a difference every time I volunteer. The job seekers (mostly unemployed professionals) are in a vulnerable place and they so appreciate the help we provide. Plus, it's flexible so I can go on vacation and not worry - our team of mentors work together to support our job seekers. Bonus - it's a fun group of people to volunteer with and we get together socially as well.