job search

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 […]
August 25, 2009
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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 […]
December 19, 2008

Happy Holidays from CareerShift

The following information hit home with me, so I am passing it on….. Happy Holidays from CareerShift. “For most college seniors returning home after final exams, […]
December 17, 2008

Back to Basic Networking Tips for Job Seekers

Research is telling us that over 85% of jobs landed are because of networking. Using CareerShift can open the world of networking up for any job […]
September 18, 2008

Emphasizing Skills and Experience to Address Employers’ Needs

We tell job seekers to have an elevator speech ready at all times. What about the professional in charge of helping the job seeker? Having information […]
August 12, 2008

Create an Effective and Memorable Elevator Speech

“You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.” – Mahatma Gandhi As the new […]
July 7, 2008

It Pays to Get a Jump Start on the Job Search

“Brick walls are there for a purpose…the brick walls are there to stop people who don’t want it badly enough.” Prof Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon University. […]
December 30, 2007

Resume Keywords

The importance of making sure resumes have the right keywords embedded in them plays a key role in getting the employers attention. Many employers require resume […]