Monday, August 17 - Job Seekers Network In Person Meeting

Take the Next Step in Your Job Search - Join us as we walk through a simple readiness checklist to help you move forward with confidence in your job search. Designed for returning job seekers continuing their journey from 8:45–9:30 AM. If you’re new, we’ll get you started with orientation during this time. 

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

9:30 AM - This Job Search is Different: An Interactive Workshop with Kara D. Bell

If you're searching for work in today's AI-driven market, the old playbook isn't enough. Join PurposeWorks Coach, Kara D. Bell, for an interactive workshop designed to help you compete with confidence in the realities of the 2025–2026 hiring landscape. You'll learn how to:

  • Understand why your job search strategy should be unique—not a copy of someone else's.
  • Position your full career story—including volunteer, contract, freelance, and gig work—to align with what employers are looking for now.
  • Use AI more effectively by adding the one thing it can't replace: thoughtful, human-driven matching between your experience and the opportunities you pursue.
Bring your preferred tools (laptop and/or notebook, pens and highlighters) and be ready to work. This is an interactive session packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately to strengthen your job search.

11 AM - Speed Networking

Connecting is more important than ever in the job hunt. This structured, fast-paced activity creates new professional connections. Participants engage in a series of brief, timed conversations designed to quickly introduce themselves, exchange information, and discover mutual interests or opportunities for collaboration. Uncover ways to support or learn from each other!

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session. Enjoy coffee + tacos and network!

Tuesday, August 18

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, August 20 - No Career Networking Group

CNG is off for the month of August and will be meeting back live in-person and on Zoom 9/3.

Monday, August 24 - Job Seekers Network Zoom Meeting

9:30 AM - Negotiating Compensation with Madelyn Butler

Don’t leave money on the table. Learn practical strategies from PurposeWorks Coach, Madelyn Butler, to negotiate your new job offer with confidence and get the compensation you deserve. Maximize your total compensation—from salary and bonuses to equity, benefits, and flexibility.

Mastermind Circle
This focused time allows participants to share a current struggle, goal, or roadblock related to purpose, faith, or work. Each person will take a brief turn in the “hot seat” to receive feedback, ideas, and encouragement from the group. It’s a powerful way to gain clarity, brainstorm solutions, and move forward with renewed confidence.

CONTINUE BUILDING YOUR JOB SEARCH

If you joined us recently, this session is designed to help you build on the progress you’ve already started, bringing more focus and structure so your efforts begin to produce results. If you’re new, you’ll gain practical tools and a supportive community to help you take your next step with clarity.

Tuesday, August 25

6 PM - LinkedIn Local Austin Networking 

Looking for a welcoming place to build confidence, practice networking, and form real connections?

LinkedIn Local Austin is a long-standing, relationship-driven networking community led by PurposeWorks Coach, Elizabeth Dahan. This gathering is open to everyone and is especially supportive for job seekers, career pivoters, and purpose seekers who want to grow their community in a pressure-free environment.

This is not transactional networking; it’s a space to show up as yourself, share your story, and connect with others who genuinely want to help.

📍 Location: iPic Theater, The Domain
👉 Meet in the bar area to the left, near the pool tables
⏰ Please arrive on time

We encourage our community to attend at least once and experience the power of connection.

Register to join us!

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, August 27 - No Career Networking Group

CNG is off for the month of August and will be meeting back live in-person and on Zoom 9/3.

Monday, August 31 - Job Seekers Network In Person Meeting

Take the Next Step in Your Job Search - Join us as we walk through a simple readiness checklist to help you move forward with confidence in your job search. Designed for returning job seekers continuing their journey from 8:45–9:30 AM. If you’re new, we’ll get you started with orientation during this time. 

First timers, please plan to arrive by 8:40 AM and fill out this form to pre-register to expedite your check-in process!

9:30 AM - AI for Job Seekers: Practical Tools to Improve Your Skills, Resume, and Marketability with Carrie Russell

Come learn about AI powered hiring! As President & CEO of Top-Notch Recruiting, Inc., Carrie Russell, has spent over a decade putting hustle and heart into her Recruiting business. Carrie is a volunteer in the community, enjoys travel and new cultures. She leads with heart, speed, and a little bit of humor! At her core, she's a relationship builder and believes in creating top-notch experiences for both candidates and hiring managers.

10:30 AM - CAR Statement Workshop

Learn how to communicate your strengths through the CAR or Challenge–Action–Result framework. Identify key challenges faced, actions taken, and results that were achieved—then shape them into powerful personalized statements you can use to tell success stories. Practice transforming experiences in a compelling, concise way that highlights real impact—perfect for interviews, resumes, performance reviews, and leadership development.

We meet at Hill Country Bible Church - Lakeline location in the North Auditorium. Use the family entrance by the cafe!

More details on our location here!

Our speaker will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Plan to arrive early so you can get checked in and not miss any of this amazing training session. Enjoy coffee + tacos and network!

Tuesday, September 1

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, September 3 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - Coaches Panel with Don Collis, Chris Jones & Susan Smalling

CNG coaches Don Collis, Chris Jones and Susan Smalling will host a Coaches Panel to welcome Fall. Bring your questions and prepare for an honest discussion on approaching today's job market. Receive job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Monday, September 7 - No Job Seekers Network Meeting

Happy Labor Day! JSN will be meeting back live in-person  9/14.

Tuesday, September 8

On Demand - Considering Owning Your Own Business?

David Omholt hosts a webinar on the pros and cons of all ownership options, when it works and when it doesn’t, industry categories and much more. Take this eQuiz to find out if starting a business or franchise might be a fit for you! Contact info@purposeworks.org for an on demand direct webinar link to watch anytime at your convenience.

Thursday, September 10 - Career Networking Group - In Person & Zoom Meeting, A PurposeWorks Partner

9:30 AM - CNG Meet Up

 Receive job search support and grow your network! Come enjoy coffee and tacos, bring your laptop and plenty of business cards. Join CNG at Austin Ridge Bible Church at 9300 Bee Cave Rd in Building B in the Cafe where the Zoom is hosted live.

Available Any Time:

Design & Focus Workshop and Work as Worship are Available Online on Your Schedule!

Personalized Career Coaching with Kara D. Bell
Receive individual coaching on LinkedIn & Resume review. Kara D. Bell is a Nationally certified LinkedIn and resume writer with 30 years experience. Kara has helped thousands of job seekers at PurposeWorks, with strategies to overcome: lack of experience, long term unemployment, career gaps, ageism and other bias. She’s passionate about helping others going through hard transitions after facing her own series of hardships. Learn practical strategies for matching your unique background, skills, and experience to current employer needs!