Path to Employment Mentee Registration

At Dress for Success Austin, we know there are many factors that contribute to landing a new job. Trying to tackle them all at once can be overwhelming, especially if you are going at it alone.

The Path to Employment program was designed to make your job search not only more successful, but also more manageable and rewarding with a mentor by your side.

Over the course of six weeks, you'll build a relationship with your mentor and master the five elements of a successful job search. After graduation, we'll give you $100 towards overcoming a career obstacle!

Program Curriculum:
Week 1. Relationship & Confidence Building
Week 2. Goal Setting
Week 3. Resume/Cover Letter Writing
Week 4. Crafting an Elevator Pitch & Online Profile Building
Week 5. Interview Preparation
Week 6. Mock Interviews & Job Search Strategizing

Program Timeline:

Program trainings (required to attend one): September 18th at 5pm OR September 20th at 12pm

Program duration: October 2nd - November 6th 2023

Please register before September 17th! If you have any additional questions about this program, feel free to reach out to Lindy@dressforsuccessaustin.org.

Legal Name *

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Verify Email *

Phone Number *

What is your preferred method of contact? *

Phone Call

Text Message

Which of the following categories contains your age? *

18-24

25-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61- 70

71+

Which of the following best describes your employment status? *

Employed full-time

Employed part-time

Self-employed

Unemployed

Are you currently a student? *

Yes full-time

Yes part-time

Are there any days/times you cannot meet with your mentor? *

You and your mentor will schedule your own weekly meetings, but we want to make sure your availability overlaps.

Do you have access to reliable technology (computer or tablet with WiFi connection) for virtual appointments and program assignments? *

Yes

Are you willing and able to meet with your mentor once per week for one hour for the duration of the six week program? *

Yes

Do you currently have an active gmail account? *

Yes

If yes, please include it here:

Verify Email

What is the highest level of education you've completed? *

Did not complete high school

Completed high school / Earned GED

Completed some college

Technical school

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Graduate Degree (Master's, PhD, other)

If you answered 'other' please explain:

Please share more information about your work history and your professional goals. *

What are some roles that you are interested in? What professional experience would you prefer your mentor to have? The more information you provide the better mentor match we can make!

Is there anything we should take into consideration when matching you with a mentor? *

What has been the biggest challenge you've faced in your job search up until this point? *

If you answered 'other' please explain:

Are you a new or returning client? *

Returning

New

Physical Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Birthdate *

(mm/dd/yyyy)

How did you hear about DFSA? *

Community Referral

Search Engine

Facebook

Instagram

Word of Mouth (friend/family/etc)

I read an article about your nonprofit

Local News

Poshmark

Have you ever been in the military? *

Yes

If so, what branch?

Did you immigrate to the US from another country? *

Yes

Number of children *

Number of children under 18 *

Ethnicity *

Asian

Black/African-American

Caucasian

Hispanic/Latina

Native American

Multi-racial

Other:

Ethnicity (other)

Marital Status *

Divorced

Married

Separated

Single

Widowed

Highest level of education completed *

Did not complete high school

Completed high school

Earned a GED

Completed some college

Technical school

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Graduate Degree (Master's, PhD, other)

Housing Status *

Group home

Experiencing homelessness

Living with relatives

Homeowner

Renting

Section 8

Work release

Shelter

Other:

Do you use public transportation? *

Yes

Do you receive public assistance? *

Examples: SNAP, TANF, Section 8, Social Security, etc.

Yes

Are you entering a job training program? *

Yes

Have you ever owned a suit before? *

Yes

Are you formerly incarcerated? *

Yes

Have you ever been a victim of intimate partner violence/ domestic violence? *

Yes

Do you prefer masculine or typically male-style clothing? *

Yes

Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA community? *

Yes

Do you identify as a member of the transgender community? *

Yes

What are your preferred pronouns? *

She, Her, Hers

He, Him, His

They, Them, Their

Other:

Pronouns (other)

Single-line input