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The truth is, finding a job today is a challenge. From automated screening systems designed to weed out anyone who is not a perfect fit to the reality that many job postings are simply phantom listings, it can be discouraging to spend lots of time finding a listing, crafting your cover letter, optimizing your LinkedIn and resume, only to get a ‘ding’ letter. Or perhaps no response at all.

TNG is a group of mid-career job seekers and entrepreneuers who come together to share their experiences, learn how to thrive in their job search, and support each other on this challenging journey.

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Click the banner below and get started by filling in an application. This is a no-obligation form that will start our process and let you learn more about TNG and how it can help you find your next job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does TNG Work?

Believe it or not, it does. Not the same for each member, but here are some placement statistics

2020

Number of Members Who Found Jobs (out of 40 member capacity)

  • 66

Months Required to Get That Next Job.

  • Over 60% got their next job in 6 months or less
  • Over 75% of members found their next role within 9 months

Historic Data

  • 2018, 78 placements = 1.5 jobs found per week
  • 2019, 88 placements = 1.7 jobs found per week
  • 2020, 66 placements = 1.3 jobs found per week (including during pandemic)
How Much Does TNG Cost?

TNG sessions are free. Our weekly Boost program runs on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8:30 EST. Join us by registering.

Our TNG Gold program meets on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 11am EST. This group is by invitation only. If you visit us through boost, or reach out via our online form, we’ll be happy to discuss next steps so that you can join us.

We do offer job search coaching on an individual basis. 

 

What Comes With Membership?

Gold Program

  • A minimum of 6 hours of facilitated live group interaction and training each month
  • Access to up to active TNG members and hundreds of alumni willing to network and assist you
  • Member services such as a video archive and our TNG exclusive (TNG active and alums only) LinkedIn forum
  • A segmented curriculum that features training, workshops, and guest speakers
  • Personal access to your trainer and facilitator for individual mentoring
  • Introduction to advanced tools like LinkedIn influencer training, video interviewing, and sales training.

TNG Boost

  • Interactive weekly meetings
  • Access to all TNG members to network
  • Acess to TNG video archive
  • Access to TNG LinkedIn private community
  • Personal coaching from TNG Staff
What Level of 'Screening' Must I Go Through?

The core of TNG is its members. Each is a professional committed to finding new work and helping others in their group by participating actively. We focus on mid-career professionals and tailor our training to those jobs and the tactics to find them. We also limit our group membership to 20 people as we’ve found larger numbers diminish the experience and limit the value each member receives.

To be effective, and to provide the best service to you, we screen our membership candidates before inviting them to join. Initially that is a review of your resume and LinkedIn profile. We won’t criticize your work (heck, our job is to help you make those things better), but we do want to make sure you fit our ideal profile. After that, we conduct a short interview to explain the program to you and get your commitment to participate.

Assuming all that checks out it is then your turn to decide if we are good fit for you.

Do I Have to Live in Indiana or Indianapolis?

TNG was founded in Indianapolis and originally our meetings were local and in person. Now, our meetings are virtual allowing us to help members from all over the country.

As we expand, our goal is to regionalize our groups to better serve each member locally. However, we’ve found that our training and support are extremely effective regardless of a member’s location.

How Does TNG Compare to Others?

TNG strives to differentiate our services from others in the job search marketplace. Our feeling is that anyone looking for a new position should investigate all options and engage with the ones that offer the most value for them.

Generally, offerings available to job seekers break down as follows:

  • Company paid “Fee Based” Outplacement ServicesThese firms provide displaced employees outplacement training and coaching services as part of the severance package arranged by their previous employer. Generally, participants are provided job search services for a specific time period as part of the agreement with the employer. Participants generally have access to training, resume development, some networking and limited coaching services.
  • Government supported programs – Work One is a good example. The programs are usually free to the job seeker and offer a wide variety of learning subjects.
  • Community supported programs – Passport to Employment is a good example. These groups generally meet on a regular basis and provides a variety of learning and networking opportunities. The structure of their services and training vary. Fees are generally free or very inexpensive.
  • Private group programs – TNG falls into this category. We offer specialized, structured job training along with coaching in both group and individual settings. Our services are currently compensated by membership fees. It is important to note that TNG membership continues until the member finds a job or opts out of the program. Our services do not expire. Not all private groups have similar policies so make sure you check the program details carefully.
  • Private individual programs – These are personal career coaches. Most provide one on one services or workshop programs. Their fees vary and may be per event (i.e. workshop), per activity (i.e. resume creation) or hourly (i.e. coaching). Standard coaching rates run between $50 and $200 per hour. TNG works with several career coaches and experts that we can highly recommend for those who seek individual coaching.

Membership Details

All TNG Memberships have the same objective: to help job-seeking professionals find their next opportunity quickly and effectively. TNG offers two programs: Boost and Gold. Each group meets weekly and includes member check in, training, and group exercises. Separately, the groups offer the following:

TNG Boost meets each Tuesday evening for a one hour online session using Zoom. TNG Boost is an interactive meeting that focuses on the challenges and successes of the members attending. Each attendee will get the chance to ‘check in’. TNG Boost also strongly encourages networking among members to expand your opportunities.

TNG Boost has no monthly fee. TNG Gold Members and alumni are encouraged to attend as well. Individual coaching is available to TNG Boost members for an additional fee. For those wishing to do more with their job search, TNG Boost members are given priority consideration for any TNG Gold openings.

TNG’s premium membership – ‘Gold’ – level groups are designed to provide comprehensive job-search tools, coaching, and support for mid-career professionals. TNG Gold groups are capped at 20 members and each member must interview to gain an invitation for membership.

Sessions virtual via Zoom videoconference. Each TNG Gold group has a trainer and facilitator who manage the meetings and teach the curriculum. Gold groups include individual accountability, personal goal setting, and networking with TNG members outside of weekly meetings. All members are expected to make their job search a top priority, build relationships with their TNG classmates, finish all assignments on time, and actively participate in group discussions.

TNG Gold Curriculum

TNG Gold has a 22-week continuing curriculum that includes the following:

Module One

Job Search Basics

  • Thriving in your job search
  • Understanding the job search process
  • TNG toolbox overview
  • LinkedIn basics

    Module Two

    Finding Your Best Job Fit

    • Strengths and weaknesses
    • Opportunities and threats
    • Your personal SWOT analysis

      Module Three

      Marketing Yourself

      • Your personal marketing plan
      • STAR stories
      • 30-second commercial
      • Networking to hidden opportunities
      • Becoming an influencer

      Module Four

      Landing Your Ideal Job

      • Selling yourself
      • Controlling the interview process
      • The Art of asking questions
      • Mock interviews
      • Sales training tips