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JOB SEARCH TEAMS
ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
Career Network Ministry offers free job search accountability groups designed to support, motivate, and guide job seekers with actionable strategies during their career transition. Our Job Search Team programs holds weekly virtual meetings where participants set goals and/or complete homework assignments, share progress, and receive feedback from their team members and leaders.
The program is open to both unemployed and employed individuals actively seeking a career transition, from all career stages - early career to executive level. While the accountability groups are not industry specific, we aim to match team members with similar backgrounds in a group and/or align our team leaders’ industry experience.
KEY BENEFITS
Peer Support
Connect with others in similar job search situations. Share experiences, exchange tips, and build a collaborative network.
Accountability
Set and achieve weekly goals and/or complete homework assignments to maintain momentum, with team support to hold each other accountable.
Personalized Feedback
Receive targeted guidance on your resume, marketing plan, LinkedIn profile, and interview techniques, to enhance your job search.
Positive Mindset
Learn strategies to stay motivated and resilient throughout the challenges of your job search.
JOB SEARCH TEAMS PROGRAM OPTIONS
JOB SEARCH TEAMS
Perfect for early career through senior-level professionals in transition.
Start Date: ETA Sept 28th
Length
8 weeks
Team Size
6 to 15 Members
Format
Virtual, 2 hrs/week
Time Commitment
5 - 8 hours/week
Meeting Times
Morning, afternoon, evening, & weekend options.
Meeting Focus
Mastering key job search strategies, expanding your professional network, leveraging interview and transferable skills to advance your career.
Entry Process
Open Registration
Cost:
Free
More Program Guidelines: Click here
EXECUTIVE JOB SEARCH TEAMS
Ideal for VP, C-Suite, or board-level leaders. See full qualifications here.
Start Date: Thurs. October 1st
Length
10 weeks
Team Size
up to 15 Members
Format
Virtual, 1 1/2 hrs/week
Time Commitment
8-12 hours/week
Meeting Time
Each session, Thursday, 7:30 AM- 9:00 AM ET
Meeting Focus
High-level networking, leadership branding, navigating the hidden job market, executive mock interviews, and showcasing how your experience drives solutions and growth.
Entry Process
Application Review
Cost:
Free
More Program Guidelines: Click here
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
What to Expect
How It Works
Set SMART Goals: Each week, you’ll define 3-5 Specific Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals to guide your job search. You will post your goals in a private online community to stay accountable and measure your progress.
Engage in Weekly Sessions: Interactive virtual meetings cover key job search topics, such as resumes, LinkedIn optimization, and networking strategies.
Leverage Collaboration and Track Progress: Share updates, exchange feedback, and address challenges with team support. Weekly goal reviews help you refine your approach and stay on track.
Complete Weekly Assignments:
Includes drafting or enhancing your resume, practicing your elevator pitch and interview responses which prepare you to tackle real-world job search challenges with confidence.
Commitments
Be prepared to spend 5–8 hours per week during the series. This includes 2-hour virtual sessions, 2–4 hours of assignments/reflection and 1–2 hours of networking/ job related search activities.
Attend all weekly 2-hour virtual sessions.
No more than one absence is permitted. Consistent attendance is strongly recommended to stay on track and fully benefit from the program. If priorities change, you’re welcome to return and rejoin when ready.
Keep camera on to maintain engagement and collaboration.
Join from a quiet environment.
The complete list of Team Member Expectations is shared during registration.
Pre-Series Steps
While you wait for the program to start, there are several proactive steps you can take to build momentum and keep yourself motivated.
Mandatory
Attend New Member Onboarding - Schedule one session prior to the start of weekly series-no repeat class required. Refreshers are welcome if needed.
Highly Recommended
Review your Job Search Strategies. Identify areas for improvement.
Conduct a Self-Assessment to identify strengths and define your career goals. Explore Career Discovery Resources.
Leverage CNM Resources here.
Participate in virtual Workshops and engage in networking opportunities. View Scheduled Virtual and In-person Events.
Evaluate Job Readiness Skills via courses and certification programs.
Use a Job Search Checklist.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling options (daytime, evening, and weekend sessions).
Program runs twice a year, starting in January and September. Visit this page at the beginning of January and September for the registration link.
A Spring-Summer series is considered each year.
Success Stories
Share Your Journey: Share your experience-what you’ve learned, achieved, and how the program supported in your job search.
Recognition Your Way: Choose how you’d like to be recognized by filling out our preference form.
Inspire Others: Your story can motivate future participants, helping them stay focused and confident throughout their journey.
Qualification Requirements
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Position Qualifications: Designed for seasoned leaders with current or recent experience in executive-level roles, such as VP, C-suite executives, or board members. Participants must have worked at companies with 20 or more employees and demonstrated success in achieving measurable results while holding VP-level or higher positions.
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Leadership Experience: Tailored for executives with a strong track record of leadership, combining both the ability to execute functional responsibilities and lead teams, drive strategy and manage operations.
Commitments
Commit to attend all 10 sessions of the program. Consistent attendance ensures participants can fully benefit from the structured curriculum and peer accountability.
Keep camera on to maintain engagement and collaboration.
Join from a quiet environment.
The complete list of Team Member Expectations is shared during registration.
How It Works
Executive Strategy Sessions: Engage in weekly discussions focused on the unique challenges of an executive job search. Topics include refining your personal brand, leveraging the hidden job market, and excelling in executive-level interviews.
Peer Collaboration and Accountability: Share insights, provide strategic feedback, and build mutual accountability. Tackle challenges such as networking with high-level stakeholders, securing board opportunities, and navigating career pivots.
Targeted Assignments: Complete weekly assignments designed to address executive-specific scenarios, from crafting a compelling elevator pitch to developing a strategic marketing plan and creating a board of directors’ strategy. These exercises strengthen your positioning for top-level opportunities.
Schedule
Program starts October 1, 2026.
Single session only, held each Thursday, 7:30 AM- 9:00 AM ET.
Agenda will be emailed one week prior to the start of the session
Program runs twice a year, starting in January and September. Visit this page at the beginning of January and September for the registration link.
A Spring-Summer series is considered each year.
Success Stories
Share Your Journey: Share your experience-what you’ve learned, achieved, and how the program supported in your job search.
Recognition Your Way: Choose how you’d like to be recognized by filling out our preference form.
Inspire Others: Your story can motivate future participants, helping them stay focused and confident throughout their journey.
JOB SEARCH TEAMS SUCCESS STORIES
See How We've Helped Others Succeed!
“As a recent graduate of the Job Search Accountability Teams, I can honestly say it was a game changer for me. I learned so much! Completely revamped my resume, other sheets to show case my skills, elevator pitches, improved my interview knowledge, how to research the company you're interested in or vice versa, proper social networking on LinkedIn, and lastly salary negotiations. I'm sure I've missed some stuff, but I promise anyone that is interested, it is absolutely worth the investment of time and work. I work in healthcare, and I was truly blessed to have a new role before the end of the workshop and, I still wanted to complete it. It's that good! Thank you Bob for such an amazing organization and to all the wonderful people who are a part of it!"
Alfred "A.J." Snyder, Maryland
