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The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose

Yale University via Coursera

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Coursera
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Paid Course
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English
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6 weeks, 2 hours a week
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner
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Navigating your next career move can feel overwhelming — especially in today’s dynamic and unpredictable job market. The Hunt offers a clear, actionable framework to help you make your next career leap more purpose-driven, intentional, and effective. Whether you're: • launching your career • seeking a new direction to align with evolving life-stages and goals • dealing with change thrust upon you • aiming to advance within your current organization • something else related but not the same as above? This course aims to equip you with practical tools to clarify your purpose, refine your story, and build authentic connections — even when you identify as an introvert or just struggle to put yourself out there. The Hunt emphasizes how to build and maximize the impact of human-tohuman engagement skills in an increasingly AI-powered world; to find your next role and the people you want to work with. Peter draws on proven strategies developed through helping hundreds of Yale students and seasoned executives through career transitions, this course helps you assess what truly matters to you, identify distinctive opportunities, and chart a more fulfilling career path. Peter draws on proven strategies developed through helping hundreds of Yale students and seasoned executives through career transitions, this course helps you assess what truly matters to you, identify distinctive opportunities, and chart a more fulfilling career path.

Syllabus

Module 1 – Introduction to The Hunt
- The Hunt gives you a clear, practical, purpose-driven framework to make your next career move, whatever stage you're at; from launching to advancing to reinventing. In a search where it's tempting to let AI do the writing — and where AI increasingly does the screening on the other side — we'll take you through how to regain the edge with genuine human connection enhanced by a clear sense of who you are. You'll leave with tools to clarify your purpose, sharpen your story, and build those career-building connections — even if self-promotion isn't natural for you. In six modules, you'll move from head-and-heart self-reflection to a clear impact statement; then on to an intentional, strategic search for the best next role. Whether you're pivoting, recovering from an unexpected change, or advancing on the same trajectory — this course meets you where you're at, and helps propel you forward.
Module 2 – Purpose
- In this module, you will dig deep to clarify your personal and career “why.” This means identifying what truly drives you, what impact you want to make, and how your values align with the work you pursue. You’ll use tools like the Purpose Worksheet, Ikigai, and moral ambition concepts to refine both your personal purpose in your current life stage and your career direction. You’ll also explore confidence, humility, and the role of self-affirmation in sustaining your motivation during the job search.
Module 3 – Priorities
- In this module, you will clarify your priorities, both in work and in life, and learn how to communicate them effectively. You’ll explore how your brain processes priorities, use frameworks like “Rocks,” the “Two Triangles,” and the “Yearning Octopus,” and begin practicing your pitch. These tools will help you focus on what matters most to you while crafting compelling stories that resonate with potential employers and collaborators.
Module 4 – Potential
- In this module, you’ll envision your professional potential, define what success looks like for you, and set concrete goals to achieve it. You’ll learn the PQRST method for vivid visualization, explore the value of setting goals within a supportive community, and identify the people who can champion your career growth.
Module 5 – Progress
- In this module, you will bring together everything you’ve learned to track your progress, expand your network, and close opportunities. You’ll learn how to use the Hunt Dashboard, map key stakeholders, apply authentic networking strategies, and prepare for interviews to secure the right role.
Module 6 – Hunting Together
- In this final module, you’ll focus on sustaining your momentum and supporting others in their hunts. You’ll explore ways to share resources, stay accountable, and build long-term relationships with fellow hunters. You’ll also reflect on your journey in The Hunt and identify next steps for continued growth and success.