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You are not alone. 

Practical job search support, encouragement, and community for unemployed, underemployed, nervously employed, and career-transitioning professionals.

Career transition can feel overwhelming, discouraging, and isolating. Whether you've recently lost a job, are considering a career change, feel stuck in your current role, or are simply trying to figure out what's next, you don't have to navigate it alone.

PurposeWorks helps people move forward with confidence through practical guidance, meaningful relationships, and faith-centered encouragement.

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13,500+ people served since 2009 

✓ Free Weekly Job Search Support

✓ In Person & Online

✓ Greater Austin Area

✓ Faith-Based & Open To All

Since 2009, PurposeWorks has helped thousands of professionals navigate layoffs, career changes, and job transitions with practical guidance, meaningful relationships, and proven resources.

Who We Help 

If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place.

✓ Recently laid off or unemployed

✓ Looking for a better-fitting job

✓ Underemployed or stuck in a role that isn't working

✓ Nervous about possible layoffs

✓ Returning to work after time away

✓ Considering a career change

✓ Seeking more purpose and meaning in your work

✓ Supporting a spouse, friend, or family member in career transition

What Should I Do First?

Most people start here.

When you're overwhelmed, it's tempting to jump straight into updating your resume or endlessly searching job boards.

We've found there's a better approach.

1

Get Connected

Attend a Monday Job Seekers Network meeting and discover practical job search guidance, encouragement, and community. Meetings are free and available both in person and online.

2

Gain Clarity

Learn how to identify a job target that aligns with your strengths, experience, values, and goals.

3

Build a Plan

Develop a strategy for networking, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, and finding opportunities.

4

Stay Encouraged

Connect with people who understand what you're experiencing and can walk alongside you.

Monday Meetings

Start Your Week With Support

Our Job Seekers Network meetings bring together professionals navigating unemployment, underemployment, career transition, and workplace uncertainty.

Each Monday, You'll Walk Away With:

✓ Practical strategies to move your job search forward

✓ Insights from recruiters, hiring managers, coaches, and guest speakers

✓ Resume, LinkedIn, and interview guidance

✓ Networking opportunities and valuable connections

✓ Greater clarity, confidence, and focus

✓ Encouragement, support, and accountability from a community that understands career transition

Many first-time attendees worry they'll be pressured to speak or have everything figured out before attending.

You won't. Come exactly as you are.

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Workshops & Specialized Support

Looking for deeper guidance?

PurposeWorks offers additional workshops and resources for people who need more focused support.

Design & Focus

Discover your strengths, interests, values, and career direction through a structured process designed to build clarity and confidence.

Living the Called Life

Explore purpose, calling, work-life balance, and God's unique design for your life.

Work as Worship

Discover how your work can become a meaningful expression of your faith and explore practical ways to integrate purpose, calling, and everyday work.

Individual Coaching

Personalized career coaching for job seekers who want additional support and accountability.

Success Stories

Success Stories

Each week I left the Monday meetings encouraged to find a job that was a fit for my gifting. It took a while, but I did find that better fitting job. -Mike

Before coming to PurposeWorks, I was feeling overwhelmed by the scope of the job search and inadequate due to lack of traditional corporate experience. JSN helped me realized I have something to offer and helped me find where I fit. - Lane

Knowing that I am not the only one struggling with job loss, indecision, and discouragement is comforting. Seeing others persevere and become victorious is incredibly encouraging. - Shanna

Take Your Next Step Today

We are here to help.

Whether you're looking for a job, exploring a career change, seeking more purpose, or simply trying to figure out your next step, we'd love to help you get connected to the right resources.

- You don't need to have your resume finished.

- You don't need to have all the answers.

- You don't even need to know exactly what you're looking for.

Just take the next step.