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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ready to make a career change? Considering that next step? Don’t struggle alone. Use the structure of a Virtual Job Search Team facilitated by an HBS Career Coach designed for alumni ready to launch a search. During this 4 session program, you will meet virtually with a career coach and your team of fellow HBS alumni. You will leave the program with completed self-assessment, updated collateral, networks identified, and more.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Who should join a Virtual Job Search Team? The teams are designed for alumni who are ready to take the next step in their careers and launch a job search. You will get the most out of the program if you have an idea of what you want to try next and you are ready to tactically approach the job search.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What is the structure of the Virtual Job Search Team? Below is what you can expect to cover in each session:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Session 1: Introductions, Share Career & Life Criteria, and Your Marketing Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Session 2: Positioning Statement & Branding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Session 3: Informational Conversations & Energizing Your Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Session 4: Troubleshooting & Next Steps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Duration: Group meets virtually every week for 2 hours a session for four weeks. Attendance is required at all four sessions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If you are interested in participating in a Virtual Job Search Team, please complete the following:


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