Bridging Futures: How Alumni Career Fairs Forge Connections and Open Doors
Posted on January 17, 2024
Career fairs have long been recognized as essential platforms for students to explore job opportunities, but their significance doesn’t fade after graduation. Alumni, too, benefit immensely from these events tailored to their unique needs and experiences. It’s important to fully reali …
Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education
Posted on January 10, 2024
Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth. There are a myriad of continuing education opp …
Harnessing the Power of Social Media: Alumni Outreach and Digital Networking
Posted on January 3, 2024
In our rapidly evolving digital age, social media platforms have revolutionized the way we connect, share, and engage. For educational institutions, leveraging social media for alumni outreach is not just a trend but a powerful strategy for building and maintaining a thriving communit …
How To Help Students Tap Into Alumni Networks
Posted on December 1, 2014
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) Using alumni networks is an ideal starting point for any college student’s career. Whether you’re a professor, adviser, or career counselor, you serve as an excellent resource for your students when it comes to networking. Because of your position, …
Job Search Going Nowhere? 6 Cool Things You Need to Try
Posted on February 24, 2014
If you’re in the job search, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. Whether you’re transitioning careers on your own accord or were let go by your employer, the job search is a tough sea to navigate — and your ship can be hard to steer when you’ve hit the metaphorical iceberg. I …
Tips and Tricks
Posted on May 25, 2011
CareerShift released its most advanced version yet, version 5.0, to help our valued members save time and manage their career search most effectively. For Group Administrators, there are also now new exciting capabilities. When asked what’s most unique about CareerShift, no doubt it i …
Your Pro-Active Job Hunt Checklist
Posted on May 23, 2011
Remember when the experts told us to send out a pile of generic cover letters and resumes, then wait for the phone to ring? Those days are gone. We must replace this passive activity with a more action-oriented effort to establish relationships and find the hidden job opportunities. T …