Students & Recent Grads

September 1, 2010

Rethinking the Elevator Pitch

One of the hardest challenges of the job hunt is being able to create and communicate an effective elevator pitch when the time arises. The elevator […]
July 13, 2010

Nailing the Second Round Interview

Chances are good that if you’re being invited back for a second round of interviews, then you’ve made a good initial impression and have something that […]
May 27, 2010

Make Yourself Stand Out in the Interview

I was recently at the MBACSWP Conference , where we discussed a subject that is near to all of our hearts, as it relates to the job search. […]
May 27, 2010

Creating Your Selling Points for the Hidden Job Market

With most of the jobs landed coming through the hidden job market it is imperative that you get going on a targeted job hunt. A good […]
April 14, 2010

Is Temp Work Worth Considering?

In today’s employment environment, temporary work continues to stand out as a bright spot. According to leading temporary financial staffing firms, companies are beginning to turn […]
April 14, 2010

Suggestions for Networking in the Everyday

One obstacle we face as job seekers is that we forget that our ordinary encounters could be where we get that internship, job, or business lead. […]
January 19, 2010

Setting Job Seeking Goals

Planning and goal-setting are the keys to success in every aspect of your life, including your career. A Harvard study revealed that 83 percent of those […]
October 22, 2009

Now is the Time To Set Up Informational Interviews

Whether you have a job or are searching, informational interviews are a big key to success. Instead of sitting around waiting for call-backs and interviews, human […]
August 25, 2009
Market

Market Yourself on the Job Search with CareerShift

Whether you’re navigating the job market yourself or assisting someone on their job-seeking journey, consider the following recommendations to elevate your approach. Explore actionable marketing strategies […]
May 13, 2009

Get More Interviews With CareerShift

Use CareerShift to get more interviews. In a bad economy, many industries are negatively affected and competition for jobs increases. This makes using job boards (as […]
March 19, 2009

Handling Job Search Rejection

Remaining positive after receiving a rejection notice can be tough. The key to handling rejection is in being prepared and not taking the notice personally. Successful […]
February 5, 2009

Get Great References Ready Now

It is inevitable that at some point in your job search you will be asked for references, and when you are, you want to be sure […]