Why more professionals are asking “What’s next?”

The world of work has changed. Careers are no longer linear, and priorities evolve over time.

Maybe your career doesn’t feel the way you expected it to. If you’ve been wondering what comes next, you’re not alone.

Many people reach this point after:

  • A layoff or industry shift
  • Burnout or feeling stuck
  • Success on paper but disconnection from their work

If you’ve been thinking,

“I know I should do something about my career… I just don’t know where to start,"you’re in the right place.

What's next for your career?
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Whether you’re figuring out what’s next, changing careers, or job searching, we’re here to help. Are you:

Wanting more balance, growth, or impact from your career
Feeling bored, burned out, under-appreciated, or not using your strengths at work
Wondering how your skills and experience translate to other career paths
Transitioning to a new phase of life and want to reinvent your career

Why most career change advice doesn’t work

The step most people skip...

When people start thinking about career change, most jump straight into job searching.
They:

  • Update their resume
  • Start applying online
  • Send out application after application

This "numbers game" is exhausting — and often leads right back into roles that don’t fix the problem.

Others assume they need one-on-one coaching, which can be expensive and hard to fit into real life.

And many people do nothing at all — not because they don’t care, but because the process feels overwhelming and unclear.

All three paths skip the most important step:

Clarity.

Before you update your resume or start applying, you need to understand what you actually want next.

That’s exactly what the Career Design process is built to help you do.

/Program Breeakdown/

What You'll Experience

Assignments that fit your schedule

Spend about 5 hrs/wk learning career design principles, exploring career resources, and completing insightful exercises.

Weekly team working sessions

Wednesdays at 12 PM ET, Wednesdays at 7 PM ET, or Thursdays at 9 PM ET

Weekly calls with your assigned partner

Go deeper and have more breakthroughs with your Accountability Partner. Schedule calls at times that work for both of you.

Activate and grow your network

Crowdsource ideas, resources, and connections from your supporters, fellow alumni, and the broader Program network.

What the experience actually looks like

A structured, supported path from uncertainty → clarity → action.

Designed for Busy Professionals
A clear weekly structure that fits into real life.

Set aside 7–9 hours per week for online assignments and reflection. The curriculum is flexible, but progress depends on focused effort. The more fully you engage, the more clarity you gain.
Dedicated Accountability
One-on-one partner calls that keep you moving.

Each week, you’ll meet 1:1 for one hour with an assigned Accountability Partner to talk through assignments, ideas, and next steps. These conversations are where ideas sharpen, and momentum builds.
Cohort-Based Experience

Once-weekly collaborative sessions.

In addition to your partner, you’ll join a small peer team that meets once per week (1–1.5 hours), choosing from:

Wednesdays at 12 PM ET, Wednesdays at 7 PM ET, or Thursdays at 9 PM ET
A Broader Professional Network
Support that extends beyond your cohort.

You’ll join the broader Mission Collaborative community on Slack — alongside 12,000+ professionals who’ve walked this path before you.

Ask questions. Offer support. Build connections that continue long after the program ends.

Proven Results. Real Career Moves.

12,000+ professionals have used Career Design

They joined when they were:• Navigating layoffs or industry shifts
• Exploring a pivot or return
• Seeking more purpose, growth, or balance

Participants consistently report:• Clear direction
• Stronger confidence
• Real momentum

97% say they’re glad they participated.

/Hear From Past Participants/
I wish I had found this program sooner! This program has helped me gain confidence in myself within my career and my life at large. It has shown me that I have so much to offer, and it has restored my belief that my career can be fulfilling and meaningful

Davisdon Alumni Participant

Hear From Past Participants
I left the Program with a newfound confidence and optimism about the potential direction of my career. For the first time in years, I'm feeling hopeful about what the future may hold professionally thanks to the lessons learned about the principles of career design.

Davisdon Alumni Participant

/Hear From Past Participants/
The Career Design Program came at exactly the right moment for me. Through the strategic and guided design process, and the thoughtful, intentional relationship development alongside, I left the program with clarity, confidence and energy for my next chapter.

Davisdon Alumni Participant

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The Launch Phase

After completing the 30-day Program, participants receive access to the Launch Phase,
a self-paced curriculum to help you execute your next steps confidently.

Resume and cover letter strategy
Craft compelling narratives that highlight your unique value and stand out to hiring managers.
LinkedIn positioning
Optimize your profile to attract opportunities and build credibility in your target field.
Interview preparation
Master storytelling techniques and frameworks to confidently answer any interview question.
Networking and outreach
Learn authentic approaches to build meaningful connections that open doors to new opportunities.
Negotiation
Develop skills to advocate for yourself and secure compensation that reflects your worth.
Building a job search or transition plan
Create a structured, actionable roadmap to execute your career move with clarity and confidence.

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Career Design Cohort

A guided, community-powered experience to help you figure out what’s next and start moving toward it.

Over 30 days, you’ll move step-by-step through the Career Design Process alongside peers from your alumni community, with expert support and a clear weekly structure to keep you moving forward.

After the program, you’ll move into the Launch Phase to help you turn clarity into real opportunities at your own pace.

Most participants spend 7–9 hours per week and leave with:
 • clearer direction
 • multiple paths to pursue
 • real momentum toward their next move

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To ensure the program runs, cohorts may include alumni from multiple universities — creating a diverse, supportive learning experience.

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