LessonsUp — Local services in San Francisco

I am grateful I stumbled upon LessonsUp in a professional Slack channel. The mission is so important and the job search bootcamp I have been participating in has been invaluable. The content is great and straightforward. You get actionable tips for how to improve your candidacy immediately. As a former educator, I think it is so important to share this "insider knowledge" with folks so they can succeed and earn a wage that communicates their value. It's also a great way to keep yourself accountable if you find your morale diminishing because we all know the job search process can be soul-crushing. The company also currently has sessions called "office hours" where you can have informal conversations with current industry employees; GENIUS. Since LessonsUp is still new, I think I am getting the added bonus of having access to the co-founder, Malinda Coler. Think intimate conversation with Salman Khan in the early stages of Khan Academy. Sessions are really affordable and the site is a lot easier to navigate compared to the Muse or Indeed for resources. Invest in yourself and...

Highly recommend LessonsUp! This has been one of the most helpful sites I have been on that helped me gain not only relevant career skills, but job search tips, advice, and access to a large community of professionals. Upskilling sessions can range from 20 mins to 1 hour, and you get to choose whatever day and time work best for you. There are also a few bootcamps available that you can enroll in. I'm currently in the job search one which has been extremely helpful. Aside from that, the Slack community is amazing because you can network with so many professionals from different industries. Malinda, the CEO and founder, has been very easy to reach and is genuinely interested in helping others succeed and grow in their careers. Definitely...

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed on to LessonsUp, but I've been amazed by the support I've received from Malinda, the Cofounder, and my cohort community. Not only that, Malinda and the professionals she brings in to conduct webinars and workshops give so much of their time for such a reasonable price!

One important thing I've gotten out of the experience so far is finally realizing that I'm really passionate about ramping up my freelance business, and not necessarily seeking another full-time job. That was HUGE! I've learned a TON, and look forward to sharing my entrepreneurial journey and successes with the...