Careers

Virtual Job Search Teams

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.

Program Outline

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:

Name*

Email Address*

Class Year*

A summary of your career post-HBS*

What is prompting you to want to make a career change?*

Where are you in the search process?*

Have you recently left a start-up? We are launching a subject specific VJST titled “When Your Start-Up Stops.” If you are interested in taking part in this particular iteration of VJST, please write “Yes” in the box below.

Find a Career Coach

Did you know that HBS alumni get 4 complimentary coaching sessions a year?

Learn How a Career Coach Can Help You

Find a Career Coach

The coaching experience is unique to each individual. Coaches help alumni assess what is needed to move forward, work with them to address specific obstacles, and direct them to other helpful resources.

Schedule an Appointment

Career coaches are available to meet with HBS alumni for 40-minute telephone appointments (up to four per calendar year). This service is complementary to HBS alumni.

Unsure of What You're Looking For?

You do not need to have a specific career focus to work with a coach. Coaches are skilled in helping HBS alumni get clarity in their careers and life.