Networkship@HSBC Application Form

Apply to join the Networkship@HSBC Program!

The Networkship@HSBC is a program brought to you by amazing.community with the generous support of a grant from HSBC. The aim is to provide women 45+ with knowledge, career mentoring support, and network to explore job opportunities in financial industry. Please fill out this application form to be considered for the inaugural cohort. If you have any questions please email stela@amazing.community. For more details refer to the program overview at the end of this survey.

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* 1. NAME: What's your first and last name?

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* 2. JOB: Indicate which of the following statements apply to you. Select all that apply.

I am employed

I feel stuck in my career

I recently lost my job

I have been out of work for over six months

I have been out of work for over two years

I left my job this year to start my own business

Other (please specify)

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* 3. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY: Do you have any experience or knowledge about financial industry?

I have some understanding of financial industry

I have a good understanding of financial industry, no prior experience though

I've previously worked in financial industry and want to come back

Other (please specify)

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* 4. INTEREST: Please describe in 200-300 words why are you interested in jobs in financial industry? Where do yourself (career-wise) in the foreseeable future?

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* 5. EDUCATION: What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 6. OCCUPATION: Which of the following best describes your current occupation?

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Business and Financial Operations

Community and Social Service

Computer, Mathematical and Engineering

Education, Training, and Development

Healthcare

Legal

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Management

Sales

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What gender do you identify with?

Female

Male

Genderqueer/Non-Binary

Prefer not to disclose

Other

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* 8. LOCATION: Where do you live? Please note that we currently prioritize residents of New York Metropolitan area.

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* 9. CONSENT: Should I get selected to participate in the program I agree to pay the $99 tuition. I understand that participation in the program does not guarantee employment. I hereby grant the amazing.community and HSBC permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I also understand that the program will run between Apr 22nd and Jun 3rd and the interactions will be primarily virtual with the exception of the last session on Jun 3rd that at this time is planned to be in person in Manhattan.

I agree

I do not agree

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* 10. At what email address would you like to be contacted?

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* 11. At what phone number would you like to be contacted?

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* 12. There is limited capacity in the program so should you not be accepted into it, what alternative reward would you like to consider? Also if the cost is a barrier for you - please elaborate in the "Comments" field - we have a limited number of stipends available.

Opportunity to get a stipend for a technical training program

Opportunity to participate in future Networkship programs

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The Networkship@HSBC is a program brought to you by amazing.community with the generous support of a grant from HSBC and technology support by TenThousandCoffees. The aim is to provide women 45+ with knowledge, career mentoring support, and network to explore job opportunities in financial industry.

If you are considering a pivot, exploring new sectors to pursue, always was intrigued by financial industry but didn’t think you might be able to find something suitable, this might be a great opportunity for you. Financial institutions, like HSBC, have a variety of roles and interesting opportunities where prior experience is not critical, and we have the real examples of women who’ve pivoted successfully to tell their stories. Through four group sessions and four 1:1 mentoring conversations over the duration of the program you will have the opportunity to be exposed to different aspects of financial institutions, get personal coaching, expand your network, and get actionable feedback on your resume and practice your interviewing skills. Our ultimate aim is to support you in making informed decision should you wish to pursue a job in financial industry. The following is the high level overview of the program and timeline:

Apr 1st: application period closes
By Apr 8: we will notify the participants accepted into the program (if not done earlier)
Apr 22: Group session: Program Welcome and Structure + Financial industry overview (12:00 PM ET, 90 min, virtual via zoom)
Week of Apr 25: 1:1 Mentor & mentee meeting (60 min, virtual)
May 6: “Group Session "A day in the life of” with 2-3 panelists describing the essence of their jobs and skills needed (12:00PM ET, 90 min, virtual via zoom)
Week of May 9: 1:1 Mentor&mentee meeting (60 min, virtual)
May 20: Group Session "My Journey back” with 2-3 panelists from HSBC describing their pivot stories (12:00PM ET, 90 min, virtual via zoom)
Week of May 23: 1:1 Mentor&mentee (60 min, virtual)
Week of May 30: Mentor&mentee meeting (60 min, virtual)
Jun 3rd: Group session "Building Bridges” (resume review, practice interviewing with HSBC HR practitioners) + Graduation celebration and networking (10:00AM ET, 4 hours, in person if circumstances allow)

The mentors and panelists are current employees of HSBCs with management experience and personal stories of pivot. The matching of mentors and mentees will be done by the technical platform - TenThousandCoffees - we will use throughout the program based on common professional and career interests.

As a reminder - participation in the program does not guarantee employment.