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Career Boost

Looking to jump-start your job search? In need of support to finalize your resume before you start applying? Started applying for roles, but not making traction?

 

Whether you are at the starting point and need a boost to figure out what’s next, or you need more targeted support as you develop your brand and story, NextGroup’s customized Career Boost program can help. Career Boost is designed to meet you where you are in your career search and help you get to where you’re going next — working one-on-one with an experienced NextGroup career coach.

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The Program

Three ways to boost your search

Work with an experienced NextGroup career coach and get the support you need to meet your career goals.

Career Boost

Supercharge Your Search

4 one-hour sessions

  • Identify interests & strengths
  • Job search strategies
  • LinkedIn profile feedback
  • Networking strategies
  • Career coaching
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Resume Review

Perfect Your Resume

4 one-hour sessions

  • Tailored feedback
  • Keyword optimization
  • Impactful descriptions
  • Industry-specific edits
  • Clarity & readability
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Interview Intensive

Ace Your Next Interview

4 one-hour sessions

  • Mock interviews
  • Behavioral coaching
  • Master the STAR method
  • Job-specific prep
  • Stress management techniques
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What you get

Our Career Boost program provides you with…

  • An accountability partner during your career search
  • Career guidance whether you are re-entering the workforce or looking to pivot
  • Tools to help you discover themes around your interests and your strengths
  • Guidance to create your pitch and effectively tell your story
  • Interview preparation and mock interview support
  • Resume and LinkedIn profile feedback and support
  • Tools on how to confidently and effectively network — and more

Career Boost Success

Sani Levy

Accounting Manager
Cabworks Custom Elevators

Career Boost Success

Seema Srivastava

Social Impact Director, Global Advocacy
Beyond Type 1

Career Boost Success

Denise Ashurst

Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
PAWS Chicago

In their words

What participants say

Candance and Melanie talked me off the cliff and helped me refocus my energy on marketing my experience. Sometimes we need a reminder of what we bring to the table — NextGroup excels at job coaching, even for those of us who think we have it all figured out.

MS

Mary Storrs

Career Seeker

Melanie played an indispensable role in assisting me to craft a strategic plan. Her expert guidance throughout the decision-making process ensured that I evaluated offers with a comprehensive lens, beyond mere financial compensation. For fellow professionals embarking on a career search, my advice is to approach it strategically and consider leveraging professional coaching services like those provided by NextGroup.

DA

D. Ashurst

I worked with Melanie when I was stuck in my job search and needed to reframe my story and personal brand. Her candid feedback during interview coaching sessions helped me adjust my strategy and gave me the confidence to clearly articulate my unique strengths and expertise. I’d highly recommend Melanie if you’re looking for a great coach to accelerate your job search or career transition.

KC

K. Cooney

Melanie’s guidance, confidence-building techniques, and interview strategies helped me refine my approach and gave me the skills I needed to excel in high-level interviews. Her flexibility, genuine care, and transformative coaching style were invaluable in preparing me for my next executive placement.

LJ

L. Jacobson

Working with Melanie was a true gift. She asked me thought-provoking questions and encouraged me to network, which I didn’t think I was ready for. Believe it or not, I landed a job offer in my first networking meeting! I am very grateful for my time and sessions with Melanie.

MD

M. Delaney

After being laid off from an executive role, I was looking not just for my next job, but for work that aligned with my values and sense of purpose. Thanks to Melanie’s insightful guidance and encouragement, I secured a new executive position even before completing the program. NextGroup understands the unique needs of women leaders and offers the clarity, strategy, and support needed to take the next step with intention and confidence.

JS

J. Speller

It still felt like a leap to invest in myself in this way, and I am SO glad I did it and showed up for myself and showed up for our meetings! Thanks for keeping me accountable in challenging times.

LZ

L. Zarnowiecki

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Meet your instructor

Melanie Wright

Managing Director & Cofounder

Melanie Wright has a passion for coaching and career development and has served in both admissions and career-coaching roles at Kellogg School of Management, where she was instrumental in rolling out career development programming before becoming Director of the MS in Management Studies program. She started her career as a systems analyst at Eli Lilly before entering management consulting at Diamond Technology Partners.

 

Melanie has served on the Chiaravalle Montessori Board of Trustees and Evanston Dance Ensemble as Treasurer and Vice President. She holds a B.S. from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Resources

Tools for your search

Guides, templates, and tips from the NextGroup team — from resume best practices to networking scripts and interview prep.

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